Ireland’s optimism picking up – Eurobarometer

Standard “Eurobarometer 82” opinion poll, Irish national report, with Professor Richard Sinnott and Dr Stephen Quinlan The results of the latest Eurobarometer suggest that, after some negative years, a more optimistic view of the EU is resurfacing in Ireland. Meanwhile, on the economy, while most people (60%) see the situation as ‘bad’, numbers saying this […]

Na Fianna GAA Club Notes

U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE Na Fianna U16 Footballers made it 2 wins out of 2 in the League as they just got the better of Edenderry by the minimum margin last Wednesday evening in Geashill on a scoreline of 5-09 to 5-08.  Na Fianna got off to a dreadfull start as Edenderry opened the scoring with […]

Raheen GAA Club Notes

LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 16 February 2015 were  06 09 14 23. There was No Jackpot Winner of €6,800 and 3 Match 3 Winners [Sean Kilkenny C/o Mary Dolan; Frank Naughton C/O Doyle’s; Meabh Arnold C/O Doyle’s] [€200 Each] . Next week’s draw will take place […]

Clara GAA Notes

Scór Sinsear Uibh Fhaili Clara Ballad group won the County final on Saturday evening in Banagher singing two beautiful ballads ‘ Donegal Danny’ and ‘Cavan Girl’. They will now progress to the Leinster semi final on Birr on 7th March. Congratulations are extended to John Scanlon, Paul Scanlon, Colette Rabbitte, Ashling Cornally and Maura Eivers […]

Brosna Gaels Notes – 23rd February 2015

u6 Indoor Hurling U6 indoor Hurling continues on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 noon in Ballycumber Community Centre. Hurls and helmets will be provided. All are welcome. Please contact Glenn Halligan on 086 8519648 with any queries U21 Championship Ballinamere Gaels take on Shamrocks on Saturday 28th February at 12:30 in Mucklagh in the first round of […]

Birr Theatre & Arts Centre Upcoming Events in March 2015

Exhibiting in March at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr, Co. Offaly – (057) 9122911 / www.birrtheatre.com. The Romantic Tragedy – Ann McKenna In this new body of work Ann explores this theme which she feels is visited time and time again from ancient legends such as Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Gráinne, to Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and […]

Na Fianna GAA Club Notes

U21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL Na Fianna U21 Footballers fine run in the Championship was brought to an end by Tullamore at the Semi Final stage last Thursday evening in Croghan on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-05. The game started brightly for Na Fianna as they opened the scoring with Kevin Kinahan’s pointed free […]

Raheen GAA Club Notes

LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto draw which took place on Monday 09 February 2015 were 01 04 18 23. There was No Jackpot Winner of €6,600 and NO Match 3 Winners [Match 3 Prize Increased to €600 on Monday 16 Feb]. Next week’s draw will take place in Maunsell’s, Tullamore on Monday 23 […]

Rents in Offaly 7.5% higher than a year ago.

Year-on-year inflation in rents nationwide eased in the final three months of 2014, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. The national average rent between October and December was just under €950, that’s 9.7% higher than last year.  However, this is down from a 10.8% annual increase in the second and third quarters […]

Brosna Gaels Notes

u6 Indoor Hurling U6 indoor Hurling continues on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12 noon in Ballycumber Community Centre. Hurls and helmets will be provided. All are welcome. Please contact Glenn Halligan on 086 8519648 with any queries Strictly Come Dancing Best of luck to Teresa McDonald as she represents Brosna Gaels​ in Strictly Come Dancing​ next Friday […]

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