A round-up of other regional news in brief
Man in custody for murder of New Age Traveller in Cork
A-38-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was yesterday charged with the murder of a New Age Traveller whose body was found in a slurry tank in west Cork almost three years ago.
Jason Thomas, of Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, in England, was charged with the murder of Englishman Garry Bull (37) at Shanlaragh, Dunmanway, Co Cork, on or about September 23rd, 2007.
Mr Thomas was brought before a special sitting of Clonakilty District Court yesterday morning where Det Garda Maurice Shanley asked the accused if he had anything to say and Mr Thomas replied “Not at this minute”.
Insp Colin Collins said Mr Thomas had been arrested at Cork airport on Wednesday night in relation to the killing.
Judge Tim Lucey remanded the accused in custody.
Historic touchline flags donated to Thomond Park museum
Thomond Park had another brush with history yesterday when the touchline flags from the first international rugby match played in Limerick were donated to the stadium's museum.
The flags donated by Limerick City Museum were used in 1898 when Ireland took on Wales in a match held on the grounds of Limerick Lawn Tennis Club on the Ennis Road.
They were originally given to Limerick Civic Trust by Limerick-born international Paddy Reid who was part of the 1961 Grand Slam team and still attends rugby games at Thomond.
More than 25,000 people have visited the museum at the redeveloped rugby stadium since it opened in November 2008.
Among other items on display are a replica of the 2006 Heineken Cup trophy, along with a photograph of Padre Pio which was worn by Paul O'Connell in his sock on the historic occasion.
Agriculture 'Olympics' to draw crowds at Tullamore on Sunday
Final preparations are taking place at the Blueball Estate in Co Offaly for the largest one-day agriculture show in the country.
Dubbed the "Olympics" of agriculture by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show is expected to attract over 50,000 visitors on Sunday.
With showgrounds spanning 250 acres, the annual event allows the agricultural sector to showcase its finest offerings.