Launch of Ballycommon Renewal Group

The annual gathering at Ballycommon, on the Grand Canal near Tullamore, to mark the dry Kilbeggan line of the Grand Canal that runs from Ballycommon to Kilgeggan, was a very special event this year. Various groups gathered on Saturday 28th August, to mark two special events – the 21st Birthday of the Kilbeggan Canal Harbour […]

Daft Rental Report, Offaly Q2 2010 – Rents largely unchanged in second quarter of 2010

Rents largely unchanged in second quarter of 2010 19th August, 2010 – Rents across the country fell by less than 1% between April and June, according to the latest report published by the property website Daft.ie. In July, the average asking rent in the country was just over €835 per month, down 5% on the […]

Rehab Waterways Adventure Visits Lough Boora Parklands, Co Offaly

On Saturday, 21st August 2010, the Rehab Waterways Adventure will officially launch from Sallins, Co Kildare, proudly supported by Bord na Móna. The adventure will see the heritage boat, the Neuwe Zorgen, set sail for two weeks visiting towns and villages throughout the Midlands – including Edenderry, Tullamore, Athlone and Lanesboro – on an awareness-raising […]

Clara GAA Notes 16th August 2010

U14 Hurling County Champions Congrats to the Clara U14 hurlers who brought home the first County championship cup of the season last Sunday the 15th of August. With the sun beaming on O’Connor Park the lads in the Black and Whites did us all proud. Clara played CRC Gaels in what can only be described as […]

Annual Community Threshing Festival at Sharavogue, Birr 29th August

The Annual Community Threshing Festival will take place at the Black Bull Sharavogue Birr on Sunday 29th Aug 2010 starting at 1pm. Our hope is to provide a fun and enjoyable day for all the family. As always we will have the usual run of events – Donkey Derby – this was a tremendous success […]

Clara GAA Notes 3rd August 2010

by Peter Sheridan, Clara GAA PRO. U12 FOOTBALL U12 Football- Clara defeated Na Fianna last Monday 2nd August in the U12 football championship on a score line of 4-15 to 1-8. Early goals in the first half and at the start of the second half helped Clara on the way win. All panel members played […]