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Shane Lowry sends classy message to Irish amateur after his own US Open disappointment
Shane Lowry
Stuart Grehan won The Amateur Championship in Royal Liverpool
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Ashling Murphy's evil killer takes up new prison hobby as he attends classes behind bars
Jozef Puska
Exclusive: The Irish Mirror has learned that evil killer Jozef Puska signed up for music lessons
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Boyfriend of murder victim Ashling Murphy: 'She made me the man I am today'
Ashling Murphy
Ryan Casey said: 'One of the hardest things we all have to do in life is to try and turn the page to the next chapter, knowing that someone who meant so much to you won’t be in it.'
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Family of Ashling Murphy says tragic teacher remains 'forever close in our hearts' ahead of memorial walk
Ashling Murphy
Later today, there will be a commemorative walk to Ashling's Memorial Shrine on the Grand Canal, Tullamore.
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Ashling Murphy's family to hold event marking four years without beloved teacher
Ashling Murphy
The 23-year-old, who was a talented musician, was murdered on the bank of the Grand Canal while out for a run
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Gardai informally speak to prisoner suspected of playing role in orchestrating Offaly firebomb attack
Offaly
It is understood officers investigating the double murder of Tadhg Farrell (4) and his grandaunt Mary Holt (60) in a terrifying firebomb attack at a house in Edenderry, Co Offaly, carried out searches of cells and landings at the Midlands Prison - and informally spoke to two prisoners in relation to the case
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Well known criminal suspected of ordering firebomb that killed toddler and grandaunt in Offaly
Offaly
This paper has learned that a well known criminal is suspected to have orchestrated the attack on a house in Edenderry, Co Offaly, after his associate was attacked by another prisoner in a jail bust-up the day prior.
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'Challenge' for prison bosses as Jozef Puska brothers in cells for 23 hours a day after jail attack
Jozef Puska
It is understood Irish Prison Service bosses are finding the housing of Marek and Lubomir Puska extremely challenging - after the former was brutally attacked by five inmates in a cell last Friday.
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Dublin Marathon Irish title runner-up fights back tears in emotional interview
Dublin Marathon
She admitted it had been a testing time for herself and her family ahead of the Dublin Marathon
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Ashling Murphy's family look on as Jozef Puska family told their fate: 'They closed ranks to protect an animal'
Jozef Puska
The Murphy family were in court as the wife, brothers and sisters-in-law of evil killer Jozef Puska were jailed on Wednesday for offences connected to Ashling's murder
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Puska sentencing as it happened: Family learn fate for offences connected to Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska
Ashling Murphy's mother, father, sister, brother and boyfriend Ryan Casey were all present in court for the sentencing hearing of family members of Jozef Puska
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Ireland's worst NCT centres for failing cars with nearly half of tests rejected
NCT
Some of Ireland's NCT centres have failed nearly half of all cars tested this year, highlighting the strict safety standards in place.
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Slow travel in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands can be exciting for all the family
News Opinion
You can connect to nature and enjoy a wholesome family break in Offaly
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'I am not far-right' - Boyfriend of murdered Ashling Murphy breaks silence for first time
Ashling Murphy
Exclusive: In his only interview, Ryan Casey opened up about having to take a case over his victim impact statement, how the government let him down, the harrowing moment he learned Ashling was dead, and how killer Puska 'should never see the light of day'
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Mum of missing Elizabeth Clarke prayed new search would solve Fiona Pender mystery
Missing persons
EXCLUSIVE: “I really do hope they find Fiona," Noeleen said. "I know exactly what her family is going through all these years and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. It's a complete nightmare"
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Are Tullamore locals are the friendliest Irish people? We think so!
Travel
The Bridge House Hotel boasts beautiful interiors, homely food and brilliant staff, writes Orlaith Clinton, who says the hotel's welcoming atmosphere is matched all around the Offaly town
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Jozef Puska's brother 'couldn't tell gardai more' because of medication for back problems
Jozef Puska
Marek Puska is accused of withholding information that was crucial to the investigation into Ashling Murphy's murder
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Jozef Puska relatives accused of withholding info and burning clothes after Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska
The trial has begun of two brothers and their wives, who are accused of withholding information or assisting Jozef Puska
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Tears as National Ploughing farmer's marriage 'day before death' questioned at inquest
Inquests
Joe Grogan was a well-known figure in the Irish farming community as his large landholding had hosted the National Ploughing Championships between 2016 and 2018
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Civil servant claims she was bullied and discriminated against for taking maternity leave
Workplace Relations Commission
The Department of Social Protection employee also alleges she was discriminated against on grounds of disability in her role at the Intreo Centre in Offaly
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Killer 'Fat' Freddie Thompson set to have assault trial in Tullamore after flagging fears for safety
Gangland violence
Thompson (43), who is serving a life sentence for the Kinahan Hutch feud murder of Daithi Douglas, is now set to go on trial in July
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Cormac Egan explains what sets Mickey Harte apart as Offaly make promotion push
Offaly GAA
Egan also spoke about putting his hamstring hell behind him and how football won out over hurling and rugby.
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Offaly flier Cormac Egan on the one new rule that he's used the most
Tullamore
Egan has been flipping between the new and old rules while playing for Offaly and UCD in recent weeks.
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Family tell of grief as inquest hears boy who drowned in hotel pool tragedy had removed armbands
Drowning Tragedies
A verdict of death by misadventure was returned into how Oliver Forde, sustained fatal injuries after getting into difficulty in the pool
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