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All you need to know about the Garda Traffic Plan for National Ploughing Championships 2017

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All you need to know about the Garda Traffic Plan for National Ploughing Championships 2017

Gardaí have launched this traffic plan to help the expected 290,000 people attending the 2017 National Ploughing Championship get in and out of the site in Tullamore. The Ploughing takes place from September 19-21 at Screggan, and no matter where in ...

01 Sept 2017 at 15:39

2017 National Ploughing Championships officially launched in Offaly

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2017 National Ploughing Championships officially launched in Offaly

With just over two weeks to go to this year’s epic National Ploughing Championships there was a real sense of excitement at this morning’s launch on the Screggan site, Tullamore, Co Offaly. The 3 day event opens on September 19. Media and special ...

01 Sept 2017 at 14:02

Offaly farm dealer launches new compact disc harrow

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Offaly farm dealer launches new compact disc harrow

Birr farm machinery dealer, Tom Shaw, an authorised representative for the Farmhand range of equipment, has announced the arrival to its showroom of the all-new Amazone Catros 3003 compact disc harrow. Selling at a price €2,500 below the ...

31 Aug 2017 at 14:32

Trailer that killed Offaly teenager had design flaw

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Trailer that killed Offaly teenager had design flaw

An inquest has heard that the trailer that fell on 19-year-old Adam Mangan in Offaly in 2015 had a design flaw, according to the Irish Times. The promising sportsman, who played underage with Leinster Rugby and gaelic football with ...

29 Aug 2017 at 13:04

Offaly Macra na Feirme Notes (August 28)

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Offaly Macra na Feirme Notes (August 28)

Ferbane/Banagher Macra Our club officers, Sarah Kelly, Laura Keena, Philippa Ryan and Paul Molloy took part in the Macra na Feirme Club officer training in NUIG in Galway Saturday, August 19, to update their skills and knowledge ...

28 Aug 2017 at 17:16

FBD's Child Safety initiative set for Ploughing Championships in Offaly

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FBD's Child Safety initiative set for Ploughing Championships in Offaly

Another great ploughing initiative is spreading like wildfire around the country at large events. “Keeping Children Safe Wristbands,” the successful Ploughing and FBD initiative, will be a big feature again for this year’s ...

23 Aug 2017 at 15:23

WATCH: Work begins on preparing site for National Ploughing Championships

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WATCH: Work begins on preparing site for National Ploughing Championships

The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Offaly again this year and work has begun in earnest on preparing the site.  The grass has been cut, the bales have been removed and the initial stage of preparing ...

21 Aug 2017 at 13:46

GALLERY: Thousands enjoy Offaly's Tullamore Show

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GALLERY: Thousands enjoy Offaly's Tullamore Show

A record number of over 60,000 people attended this year's Tullamore Show and the cameras were there to capture the day, both on the competition and social side of things. Scroll back up for our gallery of photographs ...

17 Aug 2017 at 17:44

Offaly Greens meet IFA President at Tullamore Show

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Offaly Greens meet IFA President at Tullamore Show

Offaly Green party member Pippa Hackett had a busy and enjoyable day at the Tullamore Show over the weekend, and attended the show with her four children and husband Mark. “What a wonderful event it was. The weather ...

16 Aug 2017 at 11:59

Full steam ahead for Offaly's Queen of the Land Festival

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Full steam ahead for Offaly's Queen of the Land Festival

Preparations are in motion for the 2017 WR Shaw Queen of the Land Festival in Offaly. The event will take place in Tullamore from November 10-12, 2017 with the official launch set to take place on October 6 in the ...

15 Aug 2017 at 12:46

GAA legend Colm Cooper among AIB shed speakers for Tullamore Show

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GAA legend Colm Cooper among AIB shed speakers for Tullamore Show

This year AIB continues is sponsorship of the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show, a partnership which has now entered its 15th year. The show takes place in Tullamore this coming Sunday, August 13.  ...

10 Aug 2017 at 17:41

Local Enterprise village set for National Ploughing Championships

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Local Enterprise village set for National Ploughing Championships

Local Enterprise Office plans to boost the profile of Irish small businesses and start-ups at Europe’s largest outdoor event – the National Ploughing Championships - were launched by An Tánaiste and Minister ...

04 Aug 2017 at 17:58

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