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The Irish World Cup squad will return to training later this morning when they hold a work-out at the Millennium Stadium ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final against Argentina.

The excitement is palpable around Clonmel and its environs, as the build up to Sunday’s county senior football final continues.

Ireland’s newest world champion, Michael Conlan will return home later this evening.

There’s a lot of excitement building in the South of the county as both Clonmel Commercials and Moyle Rovers continue to prepare for Sundays county senior football decider.

Galway county board has confirmed that they will appoint an independent mediator to oversee the talks between them , the players and hurling manager Anthony Cunningham.

A big crowd is expected in Thurles tonight in the Dome beside Semple Stadium for the launch of the Brendan Cummins autobiography “Standing my ground”.

New Zealand have made four changes to their side for Saturdays quarter final with France.

New World champion Michael Conlan has already targeted a Gold medal at the Rio Olympics next summer.