Emotions run high as Ireland relishes its golden win in rules

IF you find yourself tempted to think this International Rules business is really just a bit of a lark, then think about what it means to Ciaran McManus.

Last year the Offaly midfielder cried a river of tears after Ireland came up seven points short of a series win in the second test in Melbourne.

Emotions were equally high for the man from Tubber yesterday in Croke Park, but thankfully they were of a very different nature.