Boylan in line for Ireland job

Former Meath managerial great Sean Boylan looks set to lead Ireland into battle against Australia in the 2006 International Rules Series.

The Dunboyne herbalist is the hot favourite to be announced as the new Irish manager, succeeding Down's Pete McGrath, at a press briefing at Croke Park on Thursday. Former Galway All-Ireland winning boss John O'Mahony ruled himself out of the running at the start of the month.