- Cabinet ministers stay, hints Kenny
- Kenny defends human rights stance
- Race row ex-mayor loses party whip
- PayPal to hire 1,000 more staff
- Family anger at gun suspect hearing
- U-turn made over cuts to schools
- Bank donates artworks to taxpayers
- Fury at child hospital overcrowding
- 3bn euro in state assets to be sold
- Families 'numb' over farm deaths
- Plea to ban smoking in playgrounds
- Road rage killer offers apology
- Bosses 'should pay for sick leave'
Lifestyle
Faithful flavour for local producers at Taste of Offaly
local artisan food producers will be showcasing their wares on home turf next weekend when they participate in A Taste of Offaly at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Brendan Keeley’s voyage continues on RTE’s The Voice
SINGER Brendan Keeley is looking forward to the next stage of ‘The Voice of Ireland’ as he took another step closer to perhaps securing the show’s lucrative prize of a recording contract with Universal Records.
Win tickets to see the Fureys & Davey Arthur in the Tullamore Court Hotel
The Fureys & Davey Arthur make their fourth appearance in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Saturday March 3 and the Offaly Express and www.offalyexpress.ie are giving you a chance to win tickets.
‘Moves like Jagger’ fashion extravaganza in Tullamore
teen models showed their dance moves and catwalk prowess at St Mary’s Youth Club recently at the Moves Like Jagger fashion show which raised funds for St Vincent de Paul and the youth club’s new P2B Youth Café.
Marking 20 Years Since The Launch Of The Jaguar XJ220
The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar ever produced and when launched in 1992 and, at 213mph, had the highest maximum speed of any production car. Constructed using advanced aluminium honeycomb, the car was immensely strong and, despite its size, weighed just 1,470 kg.
Your Life
Up the airy mountain
The forecast said no rain, but a steady drizzle still fell for much of Sunday morning in Kinnitty last week. The enthusiastic group of seasoned walkers who met at Kinnitty Community Centre weren’t put out by the damp day, kitted with gear like gaiters, waterproofs, raincovers for their rucksacks, metal walking poles and woolly hats.
Fiat 500 Scoops another industry accolade
It has been well known as an award-winning new car since its UK launch in January 2008, but now the Fiat 500 is attacting used car honours too. The multi-award winning city car was last night (15 February) crowned Used Car of the Year at the glittering AM Awards in Birmingham.
Peugeot ploughs on
PEUGEOT’S 206CC was successful beyond the company’s most optimistic projections and its 207CC replacement aimed to continue its dominance of the small cabriolet market.
Eyeing up the Hyundai i10
Hyundai’s i10 has built a formidable reputation as one of the very best affordable small cars. The revised range boasts smarter styling, new engines and an eco-focused Blue model with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km.
Audi TT RS even more powerful than before
Even more powerful, even faster, even more dynamic. Early 2012 will see the launch of the Audi TT RS plus. This compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions, stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h (173.98 mph).
Entertainment
The Fureys & Davey Arthur at the Tullamore Court Hotel on Saturday March 3
The Fureys & Davey Arthur make their fourth appearance in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Saturday March 3. The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George, Paul and Davey got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together and this was the start of the Fureys and Davey Arthur.
Evergreen launch new EP
EVERGREEN, fresh out of Lakeland Studios after recording their 4 track EP, will be in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre this Saturday, February 18 to perform and launch their EP.
Hilarious ‘Out of Order’ hits Tuar Ard
BALLYCUMBER Amateur Drama Group staged ‘Out of Order’ on Saturday & Sunday night in Ballycumber Hall.
Varied programme in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
BIRR Film Club presents ‘The Skin I Live In’ on Tuesday, February 21 at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.
Bressie confirmed for Teen Aware gig in Tullamore
Mullingar musician Bressie is confirmed for this year’s Teen Aware at Charleville Castle on Good Friday, April 6. Teen Aware is an event which commenced in 2011 to create suicide awareness.
Showbiz
Mendes: Craig real man like Connery
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut
A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.
Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal
Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird have landed a series for their First World War sitcom, Chickens.
One Direction make Capital blunder
One Direction have upset bosses at London radio station Capital FM after mistakenly thanking BBC Radio 1 following their success at the Brit Awards.
Motoring
Fiat 500 Scoops another industry accolade
It has been well known as an award-winning new car since its UK launch in January 2008, but now the Fiat 500 is attacting used car honours too. The multi-award winning city car was last night (15 February) crowned Used Car of the Year at the glittering AM Awards in Birmingham.
Eyeing up the Hyundai i10
Hyundai’s i10 has built a formidable reputation as one of the very best affordable small cars. The revised range boasts smarter styling, new engines and an eco-focused Blue model with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km.
Audi TT RS even more powerful than before
Even more powerful, even faster, even more dynamic. Early 2012 will see the launch of the Audi TT RS plus. This compact sports car, in both Coupé and Roadster versions, stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h (173.98 mph).
Fiat 500L to debut at Geneva Motor Show
Fiat presents the first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year.
Ford join forces with Care Trust
The Care Trust and Ford have launched Ireland’s biggest car giveaway with a total of 36 Fiesta cars and generous cash prizes on offer for participants in The Care Trust’s 2012 fund-raising draws.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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