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Bus Éireann and Expressway issue Level 5 travel advice for all services nationwide
October 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers of updated guidelines under Level 5 of Ireland’s Plan for Living with Covid-19 which will come into effect from midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 October 2020. Under Level 5 restrictions Bus Éireann and Expressway services will operate at a capacity of 25% and Government advice for Level 5 restrictions is that public transport should be avoided. All travel should be limited within a 5km radius, unless the travel is essential – that is for work (when not possible from home), education and other essential purposes. Capacity... [Read the full story]
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Unwrapping Ireland’s food waste: Bread is Ireland’s most wasted food, with 41% of people reporting they throw away bread
October 2, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Food waste is an issue of high concern for Irish people and they are willing to take action. Main reasons for waste are food passing its Use-By date and forgetting to eat leftovers in time. After bread; vegetables, fruit and salad are the foods that are thrown out most often in the home. During the Covid-19 lockdown, 29% of people reported wasting less food. Ireland has committed to halving food waste by 2030 which requires a strong response along every step of the food chain from farm to fork. New findings from an EPA survey, show food waste is a high priority in Irish households, with 54% of... [Read the full story]
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Former player becomes new presenter of TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage
October 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The TG4 Ladies Football Championship in association with the LGFA is back on our screens soon. Despite the Covid delays the championships promise high drama from the start, with everything on the line for the teams involved from the first game. As always, TG4 will be in the thick of the action, broadcasting 9 live games, including the junior, intermediate and senior finals. Former player becomes new presenter of TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage There will a new face on TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage, with former Galway star and TG4 analyst Máire Ní Bhraonáin fronting the station’s... [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]
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Former player becomes new presenter of TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage
October 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The TG4 Ladies Football Championship in association with the LGFA is back on our screens soon. Despite the Covid delays the championships promise high drama from the start, with everything on the line for the teams involved from the first game. As always, TG4 will be in the thick of the action, broadcasting 9 live games, including the junior, intermediate and senior finals. Former player becomes new presenter of TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage There will a new face on TG4’s Peil na mBan Beo coverage, with former Galway star and TG4 analyst Máire Ní Bhraonáin fronting the station’s... [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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Bus Éireann and Expressway issue Level 5 travel advice for all services nationwide
Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers of updated guidelines under Level 5 of Ireland’s Plan for Living with Covid-19 which will come into effect from midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 October 2020. Under Level 5 restrictions Bus Éireann and Expressway services will operate at a capacity...
[Continue reading: Bus Éireann and Expressway issue Level 5 travel advice for all services nationwide]SEAI welcomes historic commitment to sustainable energy action in Budget 2021
SEAI has welcomed the Government’s historic investment in sustainable energy action, as set out in Budget 2021. This is a significant milestone for both Irish society and the economy as we take fossil fuels out of Ireland’s energy mix, in a just fashion. This commitment means that homes will be more comfortable,...
[Continue reading: SEAI welcomes historic commitment to sustainable energy action in Budget 2021]ALONE response to measures in Budget 2021 for older people
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has responded to today’s Budget, by welcoming the increased investment in health care for older people but has additionally highlighted some failings of Budget 2021. Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented; “ALONE are delighted to see the increased investment...
[Continue reading: ALONE response to measures in Budget 2021 for older people]Fáilte Ireland welcomes Government support for Tourism and Hospitality sector in Budget 2021
Fáilte Ireland is welcoming the tourism specific and wider economic measures announced in Budget 2021. CEO of the National Tourism Development Authority, Paul Kelly states “the record level of funding for Tourism secured by Minister Catherine Martin will help meet the urgent needs of thousands of tourism businesses...
[Continue reading: Fáilte Ireland welcomes Government support for Tourism and Hospitality sector in Budget 2021]Using green and blue spaces will benefit both your physical and mental health
Using green and blue spaces benefits people’s physical and mental health Green and blue spaces should be protected, maintained and integrated in health, planning and other social and economic development policy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) will launch the key...
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Food waste is an issue of high concern for Irish people and they are willing to...
TG4’s Underdogs series is looking for players
In an ever changing world, TG4’s legendary GAA series Underdogs is back...
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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...
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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- As it happened: Saturday Match TrackerThe senior hurling championship commenced this evening, while there was also crunch action in Round Seven of the national football league in the afternoon.
- Only one county team rule means 10 sides must drop out of Camogie championshipA restructuring must now take place of 2020 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships.
- All 42 games in the 2020 Ladies Championships will be available to view LiveThe Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Championship sponsors TG4 are delighted to announce that all 42 games in the 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Championships will be available to watch LIVE - and FREE of charge.
- Sky Sports confirm augmented crowd noise option available for All-Ireland championshipsSky Sports have confirmed that augmented crowd noise will be an option to viewers for this winter's All-Ireland championships.
- 'Almost every member' of Offaly squad deemed as 'close contact'Offaly GAA have effectively been forced to hand Kildare a walkover in their Christy Ring Cup opening round clash.
- As it happened: Saturday Match Tracker
- Offaly County Council News
- 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 […]
- Lead Replacement Grant Scheme for HomeownersThe Department of the Environment Community & Local Government have announced a grant scheme that is available to homeowners to assist with the cost of replacing lead pipes and fittings containing lead in their property. If you want to test your water for lead: • You should use a laboratory with accreditation (approval) for testing […]
- Notice of Rates having been made