- Austria were dealt another injury blow with the news that striker Marc Janko is out of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland - meaning they'll be missing SIX starters from Vienna.
- Dubs forward Diarmuid Connolly is expected to make the final decision on whether or not to appeal his 12-week ban - according to the chairman of the county board.
- Dublin legend Alan Brogan doesn't believe Brendan O'Sullivan tried to gain an unfair advantage by taking a banned supplement.
- Dublin senior hurling captain Liam Rushe is refusing to give into the haters and says he'll be keeping the ankle socks.
PICTURE: At the Republic of Ireland Open Training session at the Aviva Stadium; John O'Shea poses with young Irish fan Carrick Byrne (aged 10)