http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:27:21 +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/ An Offaly man who was released this week after serving nine years for a manslaughter in Belmont has been extradited to England. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999622-offaly-killer-extradited-to-face-uk-assault-charge/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999622-offaly-killer-extradited-to-face-uk-assault-charge/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A Tullamore businessman whom the High Court ordered on Monday to be jailed for failing to comply with an order to hand over machinery has fled the country. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999621-local-businessman-has-fled-the-country-high-court-is-told/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999621-local-businessman-has-fled-the-country-high-court-is-told/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Efforts to have a key growth area into which major industrial development could be channelled located in Tullamore have failed. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999620-tullamore-loses-out-to-athlone-for-key-regional-growth-zone-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999620-tullamore-loses-out-to-athlone-for-key-regional-growth-zone-/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News The developers behind a €200 million private hospital in Tullamore have this week insisted that the project is still on track. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999619-tullamore-private-hospital-still-on-track-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999619-tullamore-private-hospital-still-on-track-/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Tullamore has performed exceptionally well in the first of this year's IBAL litter leagues. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999618-huge-leap-in-litter-league-standings-for-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999618-huge-leap-in-litter-league-standings-for-tullamore/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A series of events marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of Tullamore Town Council will take place throughout September. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999617-town-council-to-celebrate-its-150th-anniversary/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999617-town-council-to-celebrate-its-150th-anniversary/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Up to 140 additional people will be receive new skills training as part of an initiative led by Offaly VEC. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999616-extra-funding-for-training-will-benefit-unemployed--taoiseach/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/27/3999616-extra-funding-for-training-will-benefit-unemployed--taoiseach/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News 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 There are a total of 558 adults waiting longer than three months for surgery at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, an increase of 5% compared to the year before. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999470-over-550-waiting-for-surgery-in-tullamore/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999470-over-550-waiting-for-surgery-in-tullamore/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:31:14 +0100 News Plans for a €200m international airport straddling the Offaly/Westmeath border have taken off this week after a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant the ambitious proposals Strategic Infrastructure Development status. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999469-tubber-airport-plans-to-be-lodged-by-next-april/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999469-tubber-airport-plans-to-be-lodged-by-next-april/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:27:17 +0100 News Taoiseach Brian Cowen has been named as the fifth best leader in the world according to an American magazine. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999468-taoiseach-cowen-is-fifth-best-leader--report/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999468-taoiseach-cowen-is-fifth-best-leader--report/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:25:22 +0100 News In the wake of a car accident in Rosemount, near Moate, in 2001, the American actor Spalding Gray was treated at the hospital in Tullamore. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999467-film-to-be-made-of-actors-2001-stay-in-tullamore-hospital-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999467-film-to-be-made-of-actors-2001-stay-in-tullamore-hospital-/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:21:33 +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 St Colmcille's Pipe Band, Tullamore, made a memorable debut appearance at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow last weekend, securing a top ten finish in their grade. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999466-st-colmcilles-pipe-band-in-worlds-top-ten-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999466-st-colmcilles-pipe-band-in-worlds-top-ten-/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:17:45 +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 Yes it's back-to-school time again for many and while kids are concerned about looking good and getting the coolest pens and pencils for the coming school year, mums are faced with the challenge of providing a tasty and nutritious lunchbox. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999462-encourage-good-eating-habits-in-your-childs-lunchbox/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/20/3999462-encourage-good-eating-habits-in-your-childs-lunchbox/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:07:57 +0100 News Local politicians give their reaction to the recommendations of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998971-councillors-reject-offalylaois-council-merger-plans/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998971-councillors-reject-offalylaois-council-merger-plans/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News A diminishing role for Offaly's two rateable town councils as well as the merger of Offaly County Council with Laois County Council could be on the cards if the recommendations of the Local Government Efficiency Group get the go ahead. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998970-plans-a-threat-to-offalys-local-democracy/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998970-plans-a-threat-to-offalys-local-democracy/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Financial problems at an online hotel booking company has caused St Colmcille's Pipe Band of Tullamore a last-minute funding headache before they head off to the World Pipeband Championships in Scotland. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998969-website-collapse-sparks-pipe-band-fundraising-scramble/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998969-website-collapse-sparks-pipe-band-fundraising-scramble/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 News Offaly County Council has delayed the start of remedial works on the new Tullamore bypass, until a new traffic management plan is agreed upon. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998977-work-on-skidfail-bypass-delayed-by-diversion-plan/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998977-work-on-skidfail-bypass-delayed-by-diversion-plan/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:45:00 +0100 News The operating cost of the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore exceeded its budget by €1m during the first four months of 2010. http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998974-tullamore-hospital-83641m-over-budget-by-april-end-/ http://www.offalyindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/3998974-tullamore-hospital-83641m-over-budget-by-april-end-/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:45:00 +0100 News