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Tullamore Tribune

Trócaire urges Offaly supporters to return Lent boxes

Trócaire is calling on supporters in Co Offaly to return their Trócaire boxes and help the millions of people in Zimbabwe suffering from the devastating impact of Covid-19 and climate change. The charity’s biggest fundraising campaign, which ...

15 Apr 2022 at 15:42

Offaly Life

LENT: Time to begin again advises Offaly influencer

The season of Lent which just began this week, the 40 day period leading up to Easter, is my favourite season of the church calendar. I have many reasons for this. First, who doesn’t love the lengthening of the days, shoots of new life ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:23

National News

Eager to save a few euro over Lent? Here's 7 things you can try to give up

Apart from New Year’s resolutions, Lent is the prime time for giving up something you normally enjoy. A test of self-discipline, it means going without that one thing you’ll really miss, or making a decision to do, or not do, ...

28 Feb 2022 at 13:39

Going cold turkey - experts weigh in on why sacrificing at Lent is so difficult

National News

Giving up something for Lent? Experts explain why the sacrifice is so tough

Starting on February 22 and concluding on April 6, this year Lent stretches over 43 days. So, if you’ve decided to go cold turkey on your favourite food or drink, you may be in for a rough ride. Six weeks (and one day) is a ...

22 Feb 2023 at 09:45

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

Lent officially begins today (Ash Wednesday) with many people taking part in the tradition of giving up items such as chocolate or alcohol for 40 days. Do you still participate in the practice? Let us know in the poll ...

22 Feb 2023 at 07:00

Tullamore Tribune

Lent is a time to find God in life proclaims Offaly influencer

We are living in strange and chaotic times. A statement some might choose to describe the state of our world today. As we look at the global landscape, it isn’t difficult to see why when war and violence, illness and ...

19 Feb 2023 at 16:51

Lifestyle

Giving up something for Lent? Experts explain why the sacrifice is so tough

22 Feb 2023 at 06:30

Tullamore Tribune

Love unites Valentine's Day and Lent this Ash Wednesday reflects Offaly influencer

This year, Valentine’s Day, a day of love and joy and chocolates, coincides with Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, a day of dust and sacrifice and a stark reminder of our mortality. At first glance, these ...

12 Feb 2024 at 11:52

Arts & Entertainment

POLL: Do you give up anything for Lent?

14 Feb 2024 at 10:21

Home

The empowerment of Lent

Lent is upon us, a time of prayer, reflection, and unity with God. But sometimes we miss important aspects of this holy season while we are in the midst of it. For me the season of Lent is an attitude of ...

21 Feb 2021 at 10:36

Local News

The big impact of Covid on our mental health

According to a US census report released last week more than one in three Americans are reporting anxiety and depression symptoms. This time last year the figure was one in ten. A study done in the UK ...

13 Feb 2021 at 09:54

National News

POLL: Ranking Ireland's favourite Pancake Tuesday topping - what's your go-to?

Pancake Tuesday has arrived and households across Ireland are firing up the frying pans for one of the tastiest traditions of the year. Whether you prefer a classic drizzle of lemon and sugar, a ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:31

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