- January yields 3.5bn euro in tax
- Killer's accomplice had Scream mask
- Lower growth raises recession fears
- Assembly blasted over ferry closure
- Sheen proud of uncle's IRA past
- Missing seamen search wound down
- Bill for hard-hit homeowners fails
- Dublin accused over children's home
- 100 new houses for Limerick pledged
- Cancer cases could increase by 72%
- Gardai workload may double - chief
- Student murder suspect found dead
- Swansea-Cork ferry service to close
- Higgins pressed for EU referendum
- Man held after shooting incident
News
Teagasc event to focus on profitable cereals production
Teagasc Westmeath/Offaly are holding a Spring Tillage Crops Seminar which will be held in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Wednesday 8th February, 2012, commencing at 8pm.
Young Tullamore singer releasing charity single
YOUNG Tullamore singer Olivia Burke and renowned singer/songwriter Don Mescall are both releasing seperate singles entitled ‘Missing’ to raise funds for the charity MISS (Missing in Ireland Support Service).
€45,000 new ‘gateway’ sculpture planned for Birr
Birr will get a new ‘gateway’ sculpture on the Tullamore road, in a move to further complete the recommendations under the commissioned Birr Public Realm Plan, which is forming the basis of the works currently being carried out in Birr.
INSOLVENCY BILL IS WELCOME BUT TIME IS NOT ON EVERYONE’S SIDE
The publication of the proposals last week of the draft Personal Insolvency Bill is the beginning of the introduction of what will hopefully become a properly functioning, fair and compassionate bankruptcy system.
Septic tanks public meetings in Daingean and Birr
BRIAN Stanley TD has organised two public meetings in Offaly on the proposed Septic Tanks legislation to allow the public participate in the debate and have their say.
Sport
Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
Kenny returns to Offaly team to face DIT in Walsh Shield Final
Offaly have named a 24 man squad to face DIT in O’Connor Park on Sunday at 2pm. David Kenny makes a return to full back as Offaly look to build on last Sunday’s victory over Wexford.
Large entry at Offaly juvenille doubles
A big entry, lots of play, and some surprise results. That was the order of the day when Division 3, 4, and 5 boys met for the final round of the Offaly Juvenile Doubles in Clonaslee.
Tullamore Basketball Academy gets off to a great start
On Saturday last Tullamore Basketball Club held a fun jamboree coaching session in the SHS gym.
Tullamore down high flying Fettercairn to advance in Cup
Riding high at the top of their Division, LSL side Fettercairn presented Tullamore with a significant obstacle to their progress in this competition but, in a tooth and claw Cup tie, they rose to the challenge magnificently in Leah Victoria Park last Friday.
Video
Final countdown for Six Nations opener video
A video preview for Sunday’s Ireland V Wales Six Nations clash featuring Stephen Ferris and Jerry Flannery
Lifestyle
Mazda add to charms of top scoring 3
Mazda Ireland has launched an upgraded Mazda3 for 2012. Visually, a sportier, more aerodynamic front end design combines with new alloy wheels to ensure the most eye-catching Mazda3 yet.
The AR Giulietta was white hot
LAST year was a very successful one for Alfa Romeo in Europe thanks mainly to the success of the eye-catching Giulietta.
Fall in love with romantic Ireland
Forget Paris and Venice, Ireland is the place to be for romance this St. Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for last minute inspiration for a Valentine gift, or just love the idea of a romantic break in Ireland at any time of the year, check out www.discoverireland.ie/romance, but for now, here are some of our top romantic spots in Ireland for 2012…
Spruce up your work life
SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual to spruce up the home, but have you thought that a mental and emotional overhaul could be just as beneficial especially if you are actively seeking work?
Community
Charity slim in aid of ODVSS
‘TAKE the First Step’ charity slim in conjunction with Curves of Tullamore got under way on Monday, January 23.
Lost felines feature in Cat’s Corner
MEET Ivy and Pippa. They are the two young felines featuring in the ‘lost and found’ columns of the Offaly SPCA Cats’ Corner this week.
Offaly Macra selects national competition representatives
FERBANE/Banagher Macra held a very successful table quiz in Flynn’s Bar in Banagher on Friday night last.
Ofalia House to benefit from darts tournament
A DARTS Tournament is to be run for the benefit of Ofalia House.
Geashill NS saving water
OVER the last two years everyone in Geashill NS has been working hard to reduce their water consumption. They hope to be awarded their third Green Flag in May.
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Weather for Tullamore
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Heavy snow
Temperature: -3 C to 0 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 2 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
