At a brief hearing of the Court of Appeal, Sarah Jane Comerford BL told the three-judge court that her client, James Meagher, had instructed his legal team to apply for the withdrawal of the appeal.

Graham Rowntree's side are already through to the knock-out stages.

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Details for the All-Ireland club football semi-finals and hurling final have been confirmed by the GAA

There's a full day of action in the GAA's club championships