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National Walking Day 2020
September 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Waterways Ireland is thrilled to be a partner in National Walking Day on the 27th September, as part of the European Week of Sport. Inaugurated last year, National Walking Day is taking place on trails, in parks, beaches, GAA Clubs and towpaths across the country, anywhere people can get out an walk! Acres Lake Floating Boardwalk Waterways Ireland has developed over 350km of multi-activity trails which pass through many communities across the island. More than a million people lie within10km of a waterway Waterways Ireland manages including the soon to be completed Royal Canal Greenway, Shannon... [Read the full story]
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TG4’s Underdogs series is looking for players
September 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment
In an ever changing world, TG4’s legendary GAA series Underdogs is back and for 2021 it’s over to the Ladies! Are you a talented Ladies Gaelic footballer? Do you have what it takes to go head to head with one of the most skilled teams in the country? Adare Productions and TG4 are looking to find a squad of ambitious women with enough drive, skill and passion to take on one of the country’s greatest Ladies Gaelic football teams. Have you got what it takes to make that team and lead them to victory? Applications are now open! Underdogs has launched the careers of a number of All-Ireland... [Read the full story]
Entertainment
Connect Through Culture, Le chéile trí Chultúr – Culture Night on TG4
September 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Culture Night (September 18th) on TG4 2020 will celebrate the arts in Gaeltacht communities in conjunction with Ealaín na Gaeltachta, and a tv premiere of bilingual film ‘Cumar’; a love letter to Galway from its arts community. ‘Tearmann’ (meaning Sanctuary) is an insightful documentary film featuring new and innovative work from various Gaeltacht artists will air at 8pm on Culture Night. The film explores how the landscape, local customs and indeed the Gaeltacht communities continue to influence a new generation of artists. Featured in the film are artists Cathal Mac Fhionnghaile and... [Read the full story]
Events
Bord Bia invites the public to Bloom At Home this May
May 18, 2020 · Comments Off on Bord Bia invites the public to Bloom At Home this May
This summer Bord Bia is encouraging the Irish public to come together and Bloom from their own homes on Sunday, 31st of May. Bord Bia’s Bloom At Home will feature a series of online events, including Q&As and talks, cookery demonstrations with quality assured, in season produce and entertainment from some of Bord Bia Bloom’s long-time participants, bringing a flavour of Ireland’s largest gardening and lifestyle festival into people’s homes this June Bank Holiday weekend. From preparing vibrant flower beds and much-loved house plants, to creating a wildflower meadow at... [Read the full story]
Sports
Listowel Races live on TG4
September 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The Listowel Races will be live on TG4 for the annual Harvest Racing Festival. The race meeting will be held behind closed doors this year but TG4 will be there to bring you all of the action from Co.Kerry. We will be live from the racecourse from Monday the 21st to Saturday the 26th of September for what is the 162nd edition of the races. We will be covering the racing across 6 days this year with an on-air time of 3pm each day. Race 3 will be our first live race every day and we will stay with all the action in Listowel until after the last race has been run across the 6 days of broadcast. The... [Read the full story]
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Rural communities should be cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities, says Rural Cycling Collective
September 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Tuesday saw the formal launch of the Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland by Cyclist.ie’s Rural Cycling Collective, an array of groups and individuals under the umbrella of the wider national Cyclist.ie advocacy network. The Collective seeks to make rural communities (towns, villages, and rural roads) cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities. It aims to re-balance the debate on active travel so that everyday journeys by bike across rural Ireland are enabled and supported. The launch took place over Zoom, and included an array of speakers as follows: Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan TD to launch Jo... [Read the full story]
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National Walking Day 2020
Waterways Ireland is thrilled to be a partner in National Walking Day on the 27th September, as part of the European Week of Sport. Inaugurated last year, National Walking Day is taking place on trails, in parks, beaches, GAA Clubs and towpaths across the country, anywhere people can get out an walk! Acres Lake Floating...
[Continue reading: National Walking Day 2020]What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school?
What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school? – advice by Alan Hickey, Associate Director of HR Advisory at Peninsula The recent reopening of schools across Ireland was one of the first measures to kickstart the nation back to some form of normality. Since pupils of all ages...
[Continue reading: What rights do working parents have when there is a Coronavirus outbreak at school?]Rural communities should be cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities, says Rural Cycling Collective
Tuesday saw the formal launch of the Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland by Cyclist.ie’s Rural Cycling Collective, an array of groups and individuals under the umbrella of the wider national Cyclist.ie advocacy network. The Collective seeks to make rural communities (towns, villages, and rural roads) cycle-friendly...
[Continue reading: Rural communities should be cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities, says Rural Cycling Collective]A Just Transition has to be Circular, Members of the European Parliament agree
The European Parliament’s plenary vote yesterday made clear that a circular economy is a precondition for a just energy transition in Europe – a positive step that couples climate solutions with zero waste solutions and points towards stronger circularity in the future. Yesterday’s vote by the European...
[Continue reading: A Just Transition has to be Circular, Members of the European Parliament agree]New arrival could change Irish mortgage market – expert
The arrival of Avant Money could change the way that the Irish mortgage market is structured, according to a mortgage expert. With the announcement of the first sub 2% rate in the market since trackers were available, Avant Money will bring rate cuts, increased choice and long-term value to Irish consumers, according...
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TG4’s Underdogs series is looking for players
In an ever changing world, TG4’s legendary GAA series Underdogs is back...
Sunday 3rd May 14:25 1997 Leinster Senior Football Semi-Final ...
Super Sunday coming up on TG4, with THREE games in full!
TG4 have today announced a Super Sunday of AIB Club Championship action on December...
Tullamore among 9 clubs represented at Gaelic Voices for Change Youth Workshop
Three young members of Offaly club Tullamore were at Croke Park on Saturday,...
Application Process for 2020 is now open Today, the Gaelic Players Association...
Tipperary Ladies Gaelic Football Notes
Tipperary Intermediate Team On Saturday last Tipperary Ladies Football...
The Camogie Association Launches Hurl With Me programme 2017
The Camogie Association, in conjunction with The National Dairy Council, are...
Offaly u14 Ladies The u14 girls, having topped their group with wins over Wexford,...
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Events
Bord Bia invites the public to Bloom At Home this May
This summer Bord Bia is encouraging the Irish public to come together and Bloom from...
Energy in Agriculture 15th July 2020 – Focus on Rural Diversification
The Energy in Agriculture committee today announced their fifth consecutive year...
The Countdown is on for Féile ’19 taking place this weekend at Semple Stadium
The final stage timetable has been confirmed for this weekend’s festival which...
It’s the Final Countdown to a star-studded Cannonball coming to Edenderry
Official route for spectators and essential information on road closure and parking...
It’s the Final Countdown to Cannonball – Official route for spectators
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 6th...
National launch of Cannonball Ireland and Edenderry tipped to be the biggest ever finish line
The National Launch event took place for Cannonball Ireland at the exclusive Krystle...
Award-winning Author & Journalist Rosita Boland set to host for Immrama Festival Literary Breakfast
The 2019 Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore County Waterford is set to...
Tusla launches National Child and Family Support Week 2019 in Tipperary
Events taking place from May 13th – 19th to raise awareness about Tusla support...
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Offaly GAA News from hoganstand.com- Brothers hoping for double success in different countiesEmmet McDonnell has guided Tyrrellspass to their third Westmeath SFC final in five years, as they aim to avenge defeats by St Loman's in their last three Flanagan Cup deciders - the sides will meet once again at TEG Cusack Park tomorrow.
- GAA bodies secure €15m worth of Government funding to run 2020 All-Ireland championshipsThe Government has approved a €15m financial package for the GAA, LGFA, and Camogie Association in order to run this year's All-Ireland championships.
- Rapid Covid-19 testing for players in the pipelineThe GAA have plans to roll out rapid Covid-19 testing for players ahead of the resumption of inter-county fixtures next month.
- GAA confirm complete schedule for remainder of 2020 inter-county seasonThe GAA today confirmed the complete schedule for the remainder of the 2020 inter-county season which resumes on 17/18 October with the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues and the All-Ireland U21FC semi-finals as previously announced.
- GAA on TV this weekendThere's an intriguing double-header of GAA Beo on Sunday afternoon with TG4 broadcasting live coverage of the Kilkenny SHC and Dublin SFC finals.
- Brothers hoping for double success in different counties
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- Notice of Rates having been madeNotice is hereby given that County Rates have been duly made on the property rateable thereto in the above named County Health District of Offaly. The annual rate on valuation (ARV - formerly Rates in the pound) for the ordinary expenditure of Offaly County Council for service of the year ending on 31st December 2019 […]
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