Ireland manager Anthony Tohill was a relieved man after his side avoided an Aussie whitewash with a strong final quarter performance in last night's International Rules first Test at Limerick's Gaelic Grounds.

Laois footballer Colm Begley is hopeful that Ireland can account for Australia in the first of their 2010 International Rules Tests at Limerick's Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night.

The Irish Daily Mail and TG4 will sponsor the 2010 International Rules Series and the Ireland panel respectively, it was announced today.

Clare have injury concerns ahead of their All-Ireland qualifier with Offaly at Limerick's Gaelic Grounds on Saturday.