http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/aroundthecounty/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:21:40 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 77 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/oi_logo_500x75.png http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/aroundthecounty/ Excitement filled the air when Midland Drama Schools director Lorraine Wynne received a phone call from the Irish Entertainment Awards. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999615-local-trio-elles-divas-to-appear-at-the-irish-entertainment-awards/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999615-local-trio-elles-divas-to-appear-at-the-irish-entertainment-awards/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Miss Ireland scouts are searching for an Offaly girl with beauty, poise and personality to take part in the forthcoming Miss Ireland 2010 competition. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999614-new-edenderry-beauty-salon-to-have-miss-ireland-final-representative/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999614-new-edenderry-beauty-salon-to-have-miss-ireland-final-representative/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News A Geashill man has returned home safe after climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of charity. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999613-geashill-man-beats-mountain-for-charity/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999613-geashill-man-beats-mountain-for-charity/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News There has been a hold up this week with an expected decision on plans for a 60-bed nursing home in Kilbeggan. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999612-verdict-on-kilbeggan-nursing-home-plans-delayed/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999612-verdict-on-kilbeggan-nursing-home-plans-delayed/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Mad Pride Family Fun Day Tullamore saw close to 3,500 people enjoy the fun, music, and glorious sun at the Lloyd Town Park, Tullamore on Sunday August 15. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999465-thousands-attend-first-mad-pride-day-in-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999465-thousands-attend-first-mad-pride-day-in-tullamore/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:19:19 +0100 News The staff of Birr Tesco have launched a 'Naughty but Nice' calendar in aid of Irish Cancer Society. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999463-birr-tesco-launches-charity-calendar/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999463-birr-tesco-launches-charity-calendar/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:15:00 +0100 News As part of Heritage Week 2010 Daingean Development Association is hosting a 'Walk and Talk' - 'Daingean - from Gaelic Fortress to Tudor Town' by Caimin O'Brien. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999464-walk-and-talk-in-daingean-for-heritage-week-2010/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999464-walk-and-talk-in-daingean-for-heritage-week-2010/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:12:01 +0100 News Tullamore swimmer Katie Troy had plenty of cause for celebration recently when she brought home two medals from the Special Olympic Ireland Games in Limerick. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998973-local-swim-champ-is-auras-member-of-the-month/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998973-local-swim-champ-is-auras-member-of-the-month/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:45:00 +0100 News A county councillor has described a new brochure promoting tourism in Offaly as "very disappointing" because it ignores the North Offaly area. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998972-no-edenderry-in-offaly-tourism-brochure/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998972-no-edenderry-in-offaly-tourism-brochure/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:45:00 +0100 News A Birr man has been tasked with the tough job of becoming the Health Service Executive's new Chairman. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998975-successful-birr-native-appointed-hse-chairman/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998975-successful-birr-native-appointed-hse-chairman/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:40:00 +0100 News Flags, balloons and bunting were in evidence at St Kieran's NS, Broughal, last week as pupils and teachers arrived home from the Xperience Engineering Grand Final. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/3998159-broughal-students-are-irelands-top-engineering-class-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/3998159-broughal-students-are-irelands-top-engineering-class-/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News In April last the home of the Davies family of Gorteen, Daingean, was totally destroyed by fire. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/3998158-daingean-fire-fund-hails-local-community-spirit-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/25/3998158-daingean-fire-fund-hails-local-community-spirit-/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:30:00 +0100 News Series of displays over the summer http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997949-belmont-mill-set-to-host-exhibitions/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997949-belmont-mill-set-to-host-exhibitions/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News German tour operators visit local attractions http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997948-boost-for-offaly-tourism-predicted/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997948-boost-for-offaly-tourism-predicted/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News Shannon Development co-hosts event http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997947-birr-workshop-for-startup-businesses/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997947-birr-workshop-for-startup-businesses/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News Project in aid of ChildAid http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997946-geashill-man-to-climb-kilimanjaro/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/18/3997946-geashill-man-to-climb-kilimanjaro/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 News The number of people signing on the Live Register in Tullamore accounts for almost half the total in Offaly. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/11/3997788-tullamore-worst-affected-by-live-register-figures/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/11/3997788-tullamore-worst-affected-by-live-register-figures/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:31:02 +0100 News A decision is due by the end of the month on a biomass processing facility at Rhode. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/11/3997785-decision-due-on-rhode-biomass-plan/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/11/3997785-decision-due-on-rhode-biomass-plan/ Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:25:28 +0100 News A decision on whether Bord na Móna can build a wind farm in Offaly is due in early July as the council examines further information received on the proposed project. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997624-decision-due-in-july-over-bnm-windfarm/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997624-decision-due-in-july-over-bnm-windfarm/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Offaly is one of the counties most affected by the new ban on turf cutting that was confirmed by Environment Minister John Gormley last week. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997621-turf-cutting-ban-implemented-at-seven-bogs-in-county-offaly/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/06/08/3997621-turf-cutting-ban-implemented-at-seven-bogs-in-county-offaly/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News On the first anniversary since the publication of the Ryan Report, which included an investigation into abuse at the Daingean Reformatory, child welfare groups are accusing the Government of failing to implement the recommendations so far. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997274-child-welfare-groups-unhappy-by-lack-of-progress/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997274-child-welfare-groups-unhappy-by-lack-of-progress/ Fri, 21 May 2010 13:55:00 +0100 News Sister Mary Hardiman who is providing relief work in Haiti following the earthquake disaster this week wrote to the Meath Diocese to update people on how money they donated is being spent. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997273-nun-updates-parish-on-haiti-money-spend/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997273-nun-updates-parish-on-haiti-money-spend/ Fri, 21 May 2010 13:55:00 +0100 News Offaly has received over €30,000 in grants under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994987-offaly-receives-over-836430000-in-grants-for-elderly/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994987-offaly-receives-over-836430000-in-grants-for-elderly/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:00 +0000 News The issue of manpower will be a huge factor as to whether or not this year's 42nd Annual Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival will take place this coming August. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994986-volunteer-callout-for-birr-vintage-week/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994986-volunteer-callout-for-birr-vintage-week/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:00 +0000 News The theme of this year's St Patrick's Day parade in Clara is the local fire brigade. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994985-clara-to-focus-on-fire-service-in-st-patricks-day-parade/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/02/19/3994985-clara-to-focus-on-fire-service-in-st-patricks-day-parade/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:00 +0000 News