We'll leave it there so: Queen Katie of Fairyhouse, Munster's All Black boost and the rest of today's sport

Here’s the best of what Easter Monday had to offer.

Katie Walsh in the parade ring after winning with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny Katie Walsh became the third woman to ride a winner in the Irish Grand National. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

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Katie Walsh was the star on Irish Grand National day at Fairyhouse.
Munster announced the signing of All Black centre Francis Saili.
Connacht issued an update on Mils Muliaina’s arrest over the weekend.
Westmeath football manager Tom Cribbin had harsh words for some of his players following their relegation to Division 3.
Four second-round games were down for decision in the EA Sports Cup.
Ken Doherty stands in the way of a female player qualifying for the World Snooker Championships for the first time.

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Twice-capped All Blacks centre Francis Saili is on his way to Munster. Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO Photosport / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO / Andrew Cornaga/INPHO

Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers dismissed claims that he and several of his players clashed at a team meeting yesterday.
Turkish club Fenerbahce said they won’t play in the league until those responsible for an attack on its team bus are caught.
Black players from AC Milan’s Under-10 team were allegedly subjected to racist abuse from parents during their Universal Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Clubs were put on high alert after PSG striker Edinson Cavani’s touchline spat with manager Laurent Blanc

The best thing we shared today

Fair play to 67-year-old Johnny McEvoy, who ‘filled the gap’ for Clonad against Timahoe in Division 4 of the Laois junior hurling League on Easter Sunday. Johnny kept a clean sheet in the second-half as Clonad came from behind to score a 1-11 to 1-9 win.

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“Augusta is a golf course that suits the game that he plays. I’d be very surprised by the end of his career if he hasn’t won more than one Masters green jacket because that tournament really does suit him.”

Paul McGinley gave his seal of approval to Rory McIlroy ahead of the start of the Masters on Thursday.

The Fixture List

There are four more fixtures in the second round of the EA Sports Cup, including the meeting of holders Dundalk and Shelbourne at Oriel Park.
In the Premier League, Aston Villa welcome QPR to Villa Park.

Showbiz, baby!

Two years ago today, Conor McGregor made a pretty spectacular debut in the UFC…

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“If I was playing up front alongside Van Nistelrooy in that United team, I reckon I would have scored at least five goals.”

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