- Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects the Jack Grealish saga to come to a close very soon but he is still unclear as to what way the Aston Villa winger will swing.
- Bournemouth midfielder Eunan O'Kane was rewarded for his first Premier League start with his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad.
- Blues midfielder Denis Bastick admits that the Dublin footballers are not happy with their performance against Fermanagh in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
- Ireland and Leinster back rower Sean O'Brien has warned against complacency and feels Ireland need to improve defensively ahead of the World Cup
PICTURE (©INPHO/Dan Sheridan): Ben Te'o, Devin Toner and Jordi Murphy at the launch of the new Leinster home jersey.