Dempsey defends McManus decision

Leinster football manager Luke Dempsey has defended his decision to omit Offaly and Ireland International Rules star Ciaran McManus from his squad for Saturday's inter-provincial football final against Ulster in Paris.

McManus was picked for the semi-final win over Munster, but club commitments ruled him out on the day. He was expected to earn a recall for the Paris match, but Dempsey opted not to pick the Faithful attacker, citing McManus's decision to cry off for the earlier clash.