The group operated by Limerick timber tycoons, the McMahon family returned to pre-tax profit after an increase in revenues.

LIMERICK-based builders' provider James McMahon saw profits rise by nearly 50% in 2004, newly-filed accounts reveal.

The Leinster and Munster youth teams have been announced for Saturday's interprovincial semi-final in Portlaoise RFC (KO: 1pm).

The Leinster youth team has been named for Saturday's Interprovincial against Munster at Barnhall RFC.