Earley appointment as International Rules boss wins approval

Paul Earley’s appointment as Ireland’s International Rules boss is a popular one, according to former Roscommon team-mate Gay Sheeran.

The Kildare-based financial advisor, brother of the late Roscommon great Dermot, succeeds Anthony Tohill who led the country to a 2-0 series win in Australia in 2011.

Earley, 48, leads Ireland in this October’s two-test series, the first test taking place in as yet unconfirmed Ulster venue on Saturday, Oct 19 followed by the second in Croke Park the following week.