Whelan to join Villans

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Glen Whelan.

The 33 year old Ireland midfielder joins from Stoke on a two year deal.

Shamrock Rovers and Cork City look for progression in the Europa league tonight.

City are 1-0 down going into their clash with Larnaca in Cyprus at 6 while at 5 Rovers take a 3-2 deficit into their game with Mlada Boleslav in the Czech republic.