Carrig

Ger Oakley, right, with Joachim Kelly during the 2019 Joe McDonagh Cup campaign

Former Offaly hurler appointed as county minor camogie manager

The beautiful stained glass window behind the altar in the Church of the Annunciation Carrig.

An Colún: A mental tonic in a charming village Derek Fanning

The Church of the Annunciation, Carrig, celebrated its Bicentenary on Friday September 25 with concelebrated Mass. Bishop Fintan Monohan (centre) was joined by Fr. Tom Hogan, Fr. John Molloy, Fr. Chullickal Rexon, Fr. Arnold Rosney, Fr. Pat Malone and altar servers Bobby O’Brien, Jill Dynan, Niamh King, Gemma Dynan, Isla Oakley, Eve Dynan. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Carrig Church celebrates 200th anniversary with beautiful mass

Paddy Lyons (Drumcullen) stretches for the dropping ball with Carrig/Riverstown duo Brendan Hoctor and David Egan challenging.

Carrig-Riverstown stay up as Drumcullen return to intermediate

Clodiagh Gaels survive Carrig-Riverstown fright to make semi-finals

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha during the second week of July to fill the area's depleted reservoir.

Large North Tipp region facing serious water infrastructure problem

Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, visited the new SCÉAL Community shop and renovated St Ruadhan's Hall in Lorrha and is pictured here with Nancy White – shop manager – Patrick Cahalan – Chairman SCÉAL, Patrick Killeen, Tipperary LEADER, TDs Michael Lowry & Ryan O’Meara, Cathaoirleach of Tipp Co. Co. Cllr Fiona Bonfield, Cathaoirleach Nenagh Municipal District Cllr J.P. O’Meara and local Lorrha people including shop volunteers.

Minister greeted by locals on visit to Lorrha

Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, was surrounded by locals as he cut the ribbon to officially open Phase One of the new Community Park in Carrig Village on Friday, July 24. Included in the photo are members of the Carrig Tidy Towns committee, including Barry Deane (treasurer), TDs Michael Lowry and Ryan O’Meara, the Cathaoirleach of Tipperary Co. Council and of Nenagh Municipal District, Linda Dowling, Cllr Fiona Bonfield, Cllr J.P. O’Meara, Liam Brett (Director of Services Tipp.Co.Co), Damien Ginty, (Director of Services Community & Economic Dev. Tipp Co.Co & Tipp Cahir Cashel District), Mark McDowall (Landscape Designer), Mark Connelly, (Director of Finance Tipp Co.Co. Thurles MunicipalDistrict), Aidan Ryan and his niece Aoibhe Berry, Tony Doorley (chairman Carrig Tidy Towns) and his grandson Peter Doorley

'Today is a proud day': New community park officially opened in Carrig

A view of the community park in Carrig before work began on this project.

Minister to officially open Community Park in local village next week

A tanker of water arriving in Lorrha this week to fill Lorrha's depleted reservoir.

hit by drinking water shortages

This is the third water issue to hit this part of North Tipperary during the last six months.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

Last April a large quantity of oil was discharged into the sewer network and subsequently detected at the Lorrha wastewater treatment plant. Last December and January the area was put under a boil water notice. Now it’s suffering a water shortage.

Lorrha, Carrig, Rathcabbin hit by drinking water shortages

Adam Screeney in action for University of Limerick.

Offaly hurlers named on higher education team of the year

Carrig Wind Farm High Court Judicial Review goes against objectors

A number of people were intercepted during the operation and vehicles and suspected illegal equipment were seized.

Farmers threatened by illegal hare hunters in North Tipp and Offaly

A map of Birr surrounded by seven Wind Farms and 72 turbines.

North Tipp residents anxiously awaiting Judicial Review decision on Wind Farm

The annual river bank cleaning project is organised for Sunday, March 24, starting at 10am and meeting at Grove on the river Clashawley.

Three North Tipp rivers have deteriorated badly over last decade
Common soil type in Lower Ormond means quicker Phosphate run-off
Derek Fanning

Cool Pool, a history of the outdoor pool in Tullamore, is among the newly published books of local interest now available

Huge array of books of Offaly interest now available that would make ideal Chris...

Fr Arnold Rosney and the parish committee in Birr

Big names for gala Christmas Concert at St Brendan’s Catholic Church in Birr

The cast of Cupid Wore Skirts. Front: Chloe Kelly, Sarahgene Loughnane, Maria Harding, Emma O’Rourke, Lisa Deane. Back: Dylan Hogan, Michael Hayes, Declan Murray, Caelum Larkin, Brendan Hanamy.

Local Drama Group mark 10th anniversary with successful comedy

The cast of Cupid Wore Skirts. Front: Chloe Kelly, Sarahgene Loughnane, Maria Harding, Emma O’Rourke, Lisa Deane. Back: Dylan Hogan, Michael Hayes, Declan Murray, Caelum Larkin, Brendan Hanamy.

Drama marks 10th anniversary with another hilarious production

Tony Dargan launched his latest book “A Social History of Carrig, Riverstown & Killeen” to a packed to capacity Carrig Hall on Friday night last. Tony is pictured here before the launch with his famil

New book on 'Social History' of local area launched in Carrig Hall

Offaly women celebrate as Athlone Town complete league and cup double

CRCC receiving the cup from Pat Teehan

CRCC take spoils in tight battle between underage amalgamations

Conor Freeman (Carrig / Riverstown) gets away from Lorcan Troy (Lusmagh). Picture: Aoife Maher

Jubilant Lusmagh hold out for great win as brave Carrig-Riverstown fall away in ...

Cathal King races forward for Carrig-Riverstown in their semi-final win

Greatly improved Lusmagh have the form to delay Carrig-Riverstown dreams

Carrig/Riverstown net minder Liam Hoare dives to try and save Ross Brady’s (Clara) first goal which came early in the first half. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Fantastic late Hoare save earns final slot for Carrig Riverstown as Clara rue mi...

Lusmagh have performed very well this year

Fascinating semi-finals in Offaly SHC “B” down for decision
Lusmagh aim to end Kilcormac-Killoughey's three in a row bid
Kevin Corrigan

Lusmagh face Kilcormac-Killoughey in the semi-finals while Clodiagh Gaels retained their status.

Semi-final pairings decided in Offaly SHC “B” as Clodiagh Gaels retain status

Action from Carrig-Riverstown v Clara. Picture: Aoife Maher

Little to play for as Offaly senior “B” hurling semi-final pairings to be decide...

Calum Larkin (Carrig / Riverstown) flicks the hurl off of Eoin Gavin's (Clara) hurl. Picture Aoife Maher

Semi-finalists in Offaly Senior “B” Hurling Championship decided with round to s...

Calum Larkin (Carrig / Riverstown) flicks the hurl off of Eoin Gavin's (Clara) hurl. Picture Aoife Maher

Semi-finalists emerge in Offaly Senior “B” Hurling Championship

Kilcormac-Killoughey and Clodiagh Gaels in action in the last round. Picture: Ger Rogers

Semi-finalists could be determined in Offaly Senior Hurling Championship “B” thi...

Clara are in the SHC "B" semi-finals while Clodiagh Gaels are in bother

Kilcormac-Killoughey get lifeline as Carrig-Riverstown, Clara and Lusmagh book s...

Clodiagh Gaels and Clara are out in the SHC B

Knockout picture to emerge after third round of Offaly SHC “B”

Carrig-Riverstown and Clodiagh Gaels have had contrasting results

Important wins send Lusmagh, Carrig-Riverstown and Clara towards Offaly SHC “B” ...

Peter King

Carrig-Riverstown continue bright start with crucial win over champions

Carrig-Riverstown's Peter King running at Clodiagh Gaels in the first round. Picture: Ger Rogers

Kilcormac-Killoughey face big Offaly Senior “B” Hurling Championship clash

Peter King and Liam Langton tussle for the ball with Pat Lyons watching on. Picture: Ger Rogers

Hungrier Carrig-Riverstown have too much scoring power for understrength Clodiag...

Clodiagh Gaels and Kilcormac-Killoughey will clash again in 2025

Offaly Senior “B” Hurling Championship teams profiled ahead of start of Champion...

Captains of Offaly senior B hurling clubs with Offaly GAA chairman, Tom Parlon and Donal Molloy of hurling championship sponsors, Molloy Environmental Systems.

Pressure on as contenders aim to end Kilcormac-Killoughey winning streak

Martin Corcoran runs at Carrig-Riverstown full back Eoin Sullivan. Picture: Aoife Maher

Carroll introduction pivotal as Coolderry pushed to the wire by battling Carrig-...

The full cast of CRK Drama Group's production. Front Row: Brendan Hanamy, Barry Deane, Emma O'Rourke, Declan Murray. Back Row: Joe Hynes, Damien Nowaski, Maria Harding, Michael Hayes, Dylan Hogan.

Local Drama Group gearing up for another successful production

The location in the centre of Carrig Village where the new Park will be created. The Park will be inspired by biodiversity principles.

Local Tidy Towns Group host Public Meeting this Friday night

The location in the centre of Carrig Village where the new Park will be created. The Park will be inspired by biodiversity principles.

North Tipp Village awarded €176,000 for Park project

The cast of Carrig Riverstown Killeen Drama Group's production of 'Out Of Order'.

CRK Drama Group all set for another hilarious production

A Friesian heifer is being raffled to raised funds for Carrig Hall near Birr.

Raffle of Friesian heifer to support Offaly hall

Ross and Amy Jackson with their organic ewe flock

Living the organic dream on a farm in Offaly

A craft beer that's lightly biscuity and aromatic

Brú's Red Ale gets the thumbs up

Offaly deaths and funeral details - June 15

Offaly deaths and funeral details - June 14

Monica Campbell & Jacob Campbell, The Village Store XL, Carrig, Birr, Co. Offaly pictured on the Ros na Rún set with the show’s XL retailer Vince de Búrca (actor Paul McCloskey)

Offaly shop owners visit Ros na Rún set as part of sponsorship deal

Deaths in Louth for Wednesday June 6th

Offaly deaths and funeral details (August 16)

Battling Offaly U-16 Camogie team lose narrowly to Dublin

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Goals key as Shinrone make winning start against Drumcullen

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St Brendan’s crowned champions

Second-half blitz gives Offaly winning start against Tipperarry

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