The trial of a man accused of the manslaughter of an Offaly publican has today heard that none of the DNA profiles found at the scene matched that of the accused.

The man accused of the manslaughter of a well known Offaly publican two years ago confessed to the killing to a “jailhouse informant”, a court has heard.

A 29-year-old man charged with killing a pensioner last year has been refused bail.

A man was remanded in custody today accused of killing a popular publican.

A man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of Offaly publican Matt Farrell.

A BRITISH team yesterday launched its attempt to hold on to the world land speed record with a car that could reach 1,000mph.

FORGET ‘The Eagle has Landed’: July has had such a wet and windy start that even the seagulls are land-bound.

Godolphin’s Stage Gift is making a habit of being cast as the stable second string but it has not stopped him picking up two valuable contests this season.

Wallaby coach John Connolly’s plans to lay the foundation of victory against Wales based on improved forward power began to unravel less than half a day after his original team announcement.

A MAN who was skydiving in central Florida struck the wing of a plane as he descended over an airport, losing both his legs in the accident. The man later died, officials said.

HAWK WING’S exalted position at the head of the International Classifications came under fire as the final ratings were issued in London yesterday.

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Watering has begun at Royal Ascot in preparation for next week’s five-day spectacular.

HAWK WING, brilliant winner of the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury last month, is virtually certain to contest the Queen Anne Stakes, rather than the Prince Of Wales Stakes, at Royal Ascot next week.

Dual Irish Classic third Ballingarry dramatically spread-eagled his field by around four lengths to land the Canadian International, the latest leg of the World Series, at Woodbine on Sunday night.

Aidan O’Brien has the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday firmly in his sights as he aims his big guns at the Group One prize.

Aidan O’Brien has the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday firmly in his sights as he aims his big guns at the Group One prize.