News
Ravenhill goal fires Tullamore to double glory
A wonderful glancing header from Enda Ravenhill was all that separated these two fine sides after ninety minutes in Clara last Saturday as Tullamore added The Dolan Cup to their Division 1 title.
Offaly students receive awards from NUI Maynooth
President of NUI Maynooth, Professor Philip Nolan and Director of Maynooth Access Programme, Rose Ryan, recently presented awards to seventy five 3rd years, twenty four 6th Years and twenty three Teachers/Staff Members from schools linked to the Maynooth Access Programme with awards for their hard work and dedication.
Shefflin to miss championship opener against Offaly video
Kilkenny’s Henry Shefflin is set to miss a senior championship match for the first time since 1999. The 11 time All-Star has been ruled out of the Leinster Championship quarterfinal clash with Offaly because of a stress fracture to his foot
Deadline extended for MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards nominations
The MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards, which are open to businesses throughout Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, will now remain open for nominations until Friday 31st May 2013 at 5pm.
Edenderry girl raises €400 for autism with parachute jump
18 year old Kim Murphy from Edenderry Co. Offaly raised €400 for Irish Autism Action following her parachute tandem skydive in Clonbullogue on Saturday April 27th.
Community Arts Centre Fundraising being shaken not stirred
The recent James Bond night in the Nissan Garage in Burlington Business Park, the brain child of Sheila McDermott and Mary Roche, shook the pockets of the ‘ladies’ of the town to support the Arts.
Sport
Four Offaly players on Team of the League
Four Offaly players have been selected on the 2013 Tesco Homegrown NFL Team of the League for Division 4.
Rhode edge Edenderry in Championship thriller
The Rhode Ladies Footballers edged out their neighbours and great rivals Edenderry in a thrilling game in the Offaly Ladies Senior Football Championship last weekend.
Laois minors into Leinster semi-final as Offaly put to the sword in emphatic victory
For the second year in a row, Laois’ minor hurlers saw off the challenge of Offaly, although it was a much less dramatic affair this time around.
Big Break can make amends
FARHH staked his claim to the champion miler crown at Newbury on Saturday with a devastating victory in the Lockinge Stakes.
Riders ready for An Post Ras video
The An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The race is Ireland’s number one cycling event and will take place from May 19 to May 26.
Paddy Power Column: Bolger talks up Trading Leather
WE’RE still in the middle of trials season with Battle Of Marengo the latest victor for champion trainer Aidan O’Brien in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown last Sunday.
Video
Shefflin to miss championship opener against Offaly video
Kilkenny’s Henry Shefflin is set to miss a senior championship match for the first time since 1999. The 11 time All-Star has been ruled out of the Leinster Championship quarterfinal clash with Offaly because of a stress fracture to his foot
Lifestyle
Ford a dynamic team – it’s official
Ford won two awards for vehicle dynamics at the 2013 Vehicle Dynamics International (VDI) Awards – the Dynamics Team of the Year and Dynamicist of the Year.
Lexus returns to the top in Auto Express Driver Power Awards
Lexus has been named top manufacturer in the 2013 Auto Express Driver Power survey, returning to the number one spot after four years as runner-up.
New Renault Captur Urban Crossover To Hit Irish Roads This July
Captur, the new urban crossover from Renault will hit Irish roads this July, bringing a welcome splash of colour and glamour to the B segment. A unique blend of MPV, SUV and family hatchback Captur will appeal to a particularly broad spectrum of customer tastes.
The Santa Fe - a looker, and a real pleaser on all fronts
Hyundai are in a good place these times. The style and quality of their product line was never better. It appears that everything they turn their hand to comes good for them.
New Mercedes Sprinter van due here in the Autumn
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van – which arrives here next Autumn – is the first to meet future Euro VI emissions standards in all its engine variants, according to the German manufacturer.
Merc and BMW take centre stage!
The new UK line up for the SLS AMG, available to order now, has been unveiled, with two models – the new SLS AMG GT Coupé and the mighty SLS AMG Black Series Coupé – boasting significantly enhanced specification and greater driving dynamics than ever before.
Community
FBD Queen of the Land Festival table quiz
FBD Queen of the Land Festival are hosting a Table Quiz in Dan and Molly’s pub in Ballyboy, Co. Offaly on Friday 17th May at 9pm. Please come along and support the festival, a table of four is €20.
Timely new arrival in Portarlington
Rail users in Portarlington will have no excuse to be late for their train, now that a shiny new revolving clock has been erected on the nearby roundabout.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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