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Majority of Leinster women suffering in silence with embarrassing ‘tummy turmoil’
Almost half of thirty-something Leinster women (43%) are suffering in silence with embarrassing ‘tummy turmoil’, according to new research out today, by Kellogg’s All-Bran in conjunction with the All-Bran 5 Day Challenge.
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.
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.
Entertainment
Double triumph for Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir at major Choral Festivals
The last two weeks have brought unprecedented success to The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir.
Prepare for your Debs and Grad
Now is the time to start your beauty preparations for your Debs and Grad, of course you will be focusing on the Leaving Cert, but a beauty routine can help you relax and offer an occasional welcome distraction.
Ballyboy hosting Offaly Fleadh Cheoil
The Offaly Fleadh Cheoil is being hosted by Ballyboy CCE this year and will take place in Kilcormac from 8th to 12th May.
Local film and actor enjoy RTE screening
A film made in Daingean and starring local actor Paul Keating made national debut on RTE Television last week. The film entitled ‘Bogman’ is the story of a quiet man whose lonely existence takes a mysterious turn, when he uncovers something strange while out footing turf.
Your Life
Breakfast is your best study buddy
Well it’s that time again; May is the last chance to study and get that knowledge to stick before the exams start.
Fisheries Awareness Day held in Daingean
Saturday, May 11 saw the first ever Fisheries Awareness Day run in Daingean by a collaboration of the Grand Canal Water Sports and Leisure group and the Irish Angling Development Alliance.
Birr Tourist Office to remain open
BIRR’s Local Tourist Office is to remain open this year. That’s according to Laois/Offaly TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy who welcomed the news this week.
Drama in Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON Drama Society’s inaugural production The Aquinas Moth is an original work by local writer Sandra Hickey.
Eat with the Goggle box – Eat too much?
You often hear top chefs saying the food should look as good as it taste as we ‘eat with our eyes’, but new research has shown that you eat more when your eye is on the telly!
Fashion and Beauty
Prepare for your Debs and Grad
Now is the time to start your beauty preparations for your Debs and Grad, of course you will be focusing on the Leaving Cert, but a beauty routine can help you relax and offer an occasional welcome distraction.
Showbiz
Aretha Franklin taking June off
Aretha Franklin has announced she is rescheduling her tour so she can take off the month of June.
BB star backs Vegetarian Week
Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton looks a picture as she is turned into a Renaissance beauty for National Vegetarian Week.
X Factor musical - I Can't Sing!
The name of the new X Factor musical has been announced - I Can't Sing!
Cotillard stalker gets probation
A New York City woman has been sentenced to probation for stalking actress Marion Cotillard on the Internet.
Motoring
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.
New Lexus GS 300h saloon
Lexus has revealed the next stage in the expansion of its GS range with the unveiling of its new GS 300h saloon at the Shanghai motor show.
Mercedes-Benz plans for new Econic arrival
With increased emphasis being placed on environmental matters generally, reflected in the domestic world by separate green, brown and black bin collections, the role of the refuse collection truck is cast into sharp focus. Indeed, few have paid as much attention to this expanding market than Mercedes-Benz whose Econic-class trucks can be found wending their way through housing estates in increasing numbers.
Home and Garden
Property prices just cannot get any lower - best buy now!
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS, Portarlington is selling property for the last 28 years in Laois/Offaly and he acknowledges that property prices are now at a level that prevailed in the market place in the late 1990’s.
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