- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
- Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Missing seamen search wound down
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Dublin accused over children's home
- 100 new houses for Limerick pledged
- Cancer cases could increase by 72%
- Gardai workload may double - chief
- Student murder suspect found dead
- Swansea-Cork ferry service to close
- Higgins pressed for EU referendum
- Man held after shooting incident
Gaelic Games
Kenny returns to Offaly team to face DIT in Walsh Shield Final
Offaly have named a 24 man squad to face DIT in O’Connor Park on Sunday at 2pm. David Kenny makes a return to full back as Offaly look to build on last Sunday’s victory over Wexford.
Offaly beset by injuries ahead of Longford showdown
Already without a number of veterans who retired since last season, Offaly will go into this Sunday’s crucial league opener with Longford without the services of a number of key players.
First half goals fire St Mary’s through
A brace of first-half goals from Ryan Caffrey and Mark Nolan were the key scores as St Mary’s advanced to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Championship last Wednesday.
Clubs opt to end County Board Draw
THE clubs of Offaly voted by 46 votes to 17 to end the €100 County Board Draw in 2012 in favour of a levy system.
Offaly 2012 championship draws made
THE draws for the 2012 Offaly Hurling and Football Championships have been made and as usual have thrown up some very interesting combinations.
Soccer/Rugby
Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
Tullamore down high flying Fettercairn to advance in Cup
Riding high at the top of their Division, LSL side Fettercairn presented Tullamore with a significant obstacle to their progress in this competition but, in a tooth and claw Cup tie, they rose to the challenge magnificently in Leah Victoria Park last Friday.
Ireland ready for Wales test video
Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales
Tullamore aiming for final return
TULLAMORE RFC will be hoping to return to the Ulster Bank All Ireland Junior Cup Final this Saturday after a three year absence.
Heaslip looks ahead to Wales clash as Irish team announced video
LEINSTER and Ireland star Jamie Heaslip has been looking ahead to Ireland’s opening Six Nations clash with Wales.
Other Sports
Large entry at Offaly juvenille doubles
A big entry, lots of play, and some surprise results. That was the order of the day when Division 3, 4, and 5 boys met for the final round of the Offaly Juvenile Doubles in Clonaslee.
Tullamore Basketball Academy gets off to a great start
On Saturday last Tullamore Basketball Club held a fun jamboree coaching session in the SHS gym.
Leinster indoor success for Tullamore athletes
DARRAGH McNamara, Larry O’Reilly and Fearghus Hannon competed in the Leinster Indoor Championships held in Nenagh last Sunday.
Rehab Care Martial Artists graduate
The Midlands Martial Arts and Training Centre came alive this weekend as the Martial Artists from the different programs taking place there graduated.
SHS eye up Leinster quarter-final places
TULLAMORE SHS, sporting a new look in maroon and white, had a busy week on the hockey pitch with three home matches against much fancied Dublin opposition.
National Sport
Ulster assess McLaughlin position
Ulster have announced that the contract of head coach Brian McLaughlin is "under review".
Fairyhouse on weather watch
Officials at Fairyhouse are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of Saturday's fixture.
Walsh appeal dismissed
Ruby Walsh has had his appeal against a three-day careless riding ban dismissed following a hearing at the British Horseracing Authority.
Blue is the colour for O'Dwyer
Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup-winning jockey Conor O'Dwyer may have unearthed his best prospect as a trainer to date as Folsom Blue bolted up in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel.
Earls replaces injured O'Driiscoll
Keith Earls has been chosen to replace Brian O'Driscoll when Ireland meet Wales in their RBS 6 Nations opener at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Heavy snow
Temperature: -3 C to 0 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 2 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
