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Shefflin to miss championship opener against Offaly video

Kilkenny’s Henry Shefflin is set to miss a senior championship match for the first time since 1999. The 11 time All-Star has been ruled out of the Leinster Championship quarterfinal clash with Offaly because of a stress fracture to his foot

**no repro fee** 27 Apr 2013  Offaly team celebrate with the cup. Camogie Minor B Championship Final, Wexford v Offaly. Donaghmore/Ashbourne GAA club, Co Meath. Picture Credit: Caroline Quinn

Young Offaly camogie stars shine in Clare

The Offaly U-14 team travelled to Clare on the May Bank Holiday Monday to take part in the Munster and Clare U-14 blitz.

**no repro fee** 27 Apr 2013  Offaly team celebrate with the cup. Camogie Minor B Championship Final, Wexford v Offaly. Donaghmore/Ashbourne GAA club, Co Meath. Picture Credit: Caroline Quinn

Rhode on top after extra-time in high scoring final

Rhode claimed the Offaly Ladies Football Division 1 League title at the weekend after edging out Naomh Molaoise after a high scoring final in Ballyfore.

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Shinrone and Birr lead the way as Tullamore start with win in Offaly Camogie Championship

SHINRONE and Birr lead the way in Group 1 of the Offaly Senior Camogie Championship as both teams maintained their 100% records with impressive wins over the weekend.

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Coolderry start strongly in Offaly Senior Hurling Championship Group 2

Coolderry began their bid to regain the Molloy Environmental Systems Offaly Senior Hurling title with a 1-21 to 2-8 win over Belmont at the weekend.

Soccer/Rugby rss

Patricia and Reece Wardrop and Darienne Colbert  , pictured at Portarlington R.F.C. Awards Dinner at Lea Road Clubhouse .
            Photo: Michael Scully .

Portarlington celebrate fantastic season

There was another full house at Portarlington RFC last week as the club members brought the curtain down on another successful season both on and off the pitch.

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Semi-final heights for Portarlington girls

Portarlington U-18 Girls travelled to Wicklow RFC to participate in the season ending blitz.

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Tullamore lose out at home to Fairview

Third placed Fairview CY left Leah Victoria Park last Saturday with all three points following a very impressive performance that saw them dominate this game for long periods against a battling Tullamore side.

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Birr claim honours in CCFL Women’s Shield Final

These near neighbours squared up against one another in Athlone last Monday and, in a tightly contested game, the Birr girls emerged victorious.

Frustration for Portarlington in League Final

There was heartbreak for Portarlington’s U-13s and their coach Tony Jewell as West Offaly took the spoils in Edenderry last Sunday.

Other Sports rss

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Riders ready for An Post Ras video

The An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The race is Ireland’s number one cycling event and will take place from May 19 to May 26.

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Stunning second round fires Lowry up leaderboard in Spain

A stunning second round of six under par 66 has shot Offaly golfer Shane Lowry up the leaderboard at the Spanish Open in Valencia.

National Sport rss

Ireland unchanged for Pakistan series

Ireland have named an unchanged squad for their two-match one-day international series against Pakistan in Dublin later this month.

Lord reverts to smaller obstacles

Sweet My Lord will attempt to make a successful return to timber in the feature race of the day at Kilbeggan.

'Special' one attracts big interest

Trainer John Murphy's phone has been ringing off the hook since the impressive victory of Big Time at Naas on Wednesday evening.

Defeats for Colsaerts and Poulter

Defending champion Nicolas Colsaerts and former winner Ian Poulter face a battle to remain in the Volvo World Match Play Championship after losing their opening group games in Bulgaria.

Trading goes close in Dante

Trading Leather has Classic options open to him after filling the runner-up berth in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.

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