Ballistics experts fired bullets at tea towels to see if a murder accused was correct when he said he shot his uncle from 30 feet, a murder trial has heard.

Hoteliers and businesses are being urged to let tourists and locals avail of toilet facilities in the “only town in the country” without a public loo.

Large-scale social housing schemes “can be dangerous and lead to anti-social behaviour”, a county councillor in Waterford has warned.

Pat Smullen reached 100 winners in a season for the first time with a double at Gowran Park highlighted by the victory of Brooch in the feature Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes.

Carla Bianca finished strongly to make it back-to-back Listed wins in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Hurry Harriet Stakes at Gowran Park last night.

Cork tonight doesn’t half offer some real puzzles and, realistically, punters have little reason to face the programme with any confidence.

The GAA dealt with what it deemed were 26 “critical incidents” relating to mental health last year that clubs themselves felt unable to respond to across issues such as death by suicide, problems with addiction and Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS).

The statistics are stark.

In-form Dermot Weld made a successful start with his juvenile class of 2012 when Imperial Concorde, his first two-year-old runner of the season, made all to land the opening Irish Stallion Farms Maiden at Gowran Park last evening.

The Michael Halford-trained Ondeafears might defy the handicapper in the featured Irish Stallion Farms Fillies Handicap in Gowran Park this evening.

THE Cork County Board last night voted overwhelmingly to back the proposed GPA recognition protocol which will be decided upon at February’s Central Council meeting next Saturday.

WITH their challenge for the league title having fizzled out, the FAI Ford Cup now takes on added importance for a Cork City side which is desperate to inject new life into a disappointing campaign.

THE CHIP CHOPMAN can complete a fine four-timer in the Value Centre Cash And Carry Handicap Hurdle at Wexford this evening.

JAMIE SPENCER was left with mixed emotions after receiving a 10-day ban for his riding of Mickmacmagoole in a banded race at Southwell over a year ago.

OUIJA BOARD remains on course to have her first outing as a five-year-old in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Nad Al Sheba on March 25.

SPORTS Minister John O’Donoghue has applauded the GAA for allowing soccer and rugby to be played in Croke Park next year.

St Kieran’s 2-10 St Senan’s 1-12

THIS time Limerick were true to their promise and potential.

JOHN QUANE has experienced many heartbreaking afternoons in 15 years as a Limerick senior footballer.

Kerry 2-10 Limerick 0-10

LIMERICK football boss Liam Kearns has put his native Kerry on a warning footing in advance of tomorrow’s Munster senior championship semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds.

Michael Ellard and Brendan Larkin

Limerick defend their McGrath Cup title against Cork tonight when the sides meet at Newtownshandrum.

Brendan Larkin

Monaleen 2-8 Newcastle West 2-8

Kerry 1-10 Limerick 1-10

KILKENNY coach Brian Cody has made two changes from the side that defeated Dublin in round one of the All-Ireland qualifiers for Sunday’s clash with Galway in the second round.

LIMERICK football goalkeeper Seamus O’Donnell will undergo a fitness test tonight, in advance of finalisation of the team for next Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Munster championship final against Kerry.

Limerick football boss Liam Kearns (pictured) is hopeful that midfield powerhouse Jason Stokes will be available for selection for Sunday week’s Munster final showdown with Kerry.

THERE are four debutantes on the Cork Senior football team for Sunday’s Munster Championship semi-final against Kerry in Killarney.

THE relief in the Limerick camp at the end of yesterday’s Munster SFC clash with Tipperary was palpable.

Athea 2-9 Drom-Broadford 1-8

GALWAY 4-11 LIMERICK 1-10

STRANGE old day in the drumlins. The development of Limerick football continues unabated with Liam Kearns’ team proving they can win ugly just like they won pretty in the Gaelic Grounds the week before.

Limerick 1-9 Clare 1-6

THERE was no Christmas cheer for two Limerick footballers in a pre-season challenge against Cork IT at Newcastle West yesterday.

Athea 2-12 Claughaun 2-3

Armagh 4-10 Limerick 0-11

Limerick 2-14