Gardaí yesterday confirmed they have launched an investigation into an alleged off-the-ball assault at a GAA football match which left a player with a fractured cheekbone.

Limerick may not have enjoyed the best of luck at Croke Park last Sunday but greyhounds from the county are performing heroically in the Paddypower.com Irish Derby with both Shaneboy Lee and St Louis Spirit figuring among the top three favourites as we approach the third round of the classic at Shelbourne on Saturday night.