Dessie Dolan, seen here  with manager Pat Flanagan, is now back to full fitness for Westmeath. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Westmeath soared through Division Two and should set themselves up for a crack at Dublin in Croke Park

Westmeath’s Paul Sharry is tackled by Derry’s  Benny Heron during the Division Two final last month.  “It was severely disappointing to lose that day,” says Sharry, “a great chance to bring some silverware back to Westmeath.” Photograph: Inpho

Newly-promoted Lake County hoping to book their place against Dublin by defeating Carlow in Sunday’s Leinster first-round clash

Athletics Ireland’s high performance director Kevin Ankrom: “There are several athletes who for one reason or another don’t reach Sports Council criteria, that are still supported by us,” he said yesterday. Photograph: Inpho

High performance coach aims to secure 12 of those in 2013

Colin Forde with Galway coach Alan Mulholland after winning the All-Ireland Under-21 Football final in 2011. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

Alan Dillon and Andy Moran on bench for Mayo in Connacht quarter-final

Galway’s Kevin Hynes and Fergal Moore signal a wide following a shot by Kilkenny’s Richie Power in last year’s drawn All-Ireland hurling final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

New technology can confirm or deny accuracy of points scored in both codes

Leinster Council chairman Martin Skelly: is open to the idea of broadening base of venues. Photograph: Inpho

Council chairman has no intention of any counties shifting province

Michael Rice: “I’d a long old stint out, so just to be back playing hurling is really enjoyable at the moment”

Duo have recovered from serious injury and delighted to be back playing

Kildare manager Kieran McGeeney: “It’s a knockout situation, not like the league, where consistency will always keep the cream at the top.” Photograph: Inpho

Kildare boss looking forward to the Leinster championship

Andy Moran: “Andy has made great progress and was back training last week,” said Mayo press officer Aiden McLoughlin. “His only problem, really, is that he hasn’t had any game time.” Photograph: Inpho

Injured duo back in full training but lack match practice for Connacht tie

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