Irishman Ibrahim Halawa Writes New ‘Graduation’ Letter From Egytian Prison
As the days get closer to Ibrahim’s hearing, so are the number of days rising to continue his suffering, For a while Ibrahim has been feeling very painful chest pain and since In the history of the family there has been serious illness from heart issues including His father, a doctor also detained with him explained […]
Average Offaly House Prices Rise 1.43% – Survey
The price of the average three-bed semi in Offaly has risen 1.43% to €142,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of […]
Magic Of The Movies Coming To Birr Theatre And Arts Centre
The Irish Chamber Orchestra presents THE MAGIC OF THE MOVIES showcasing some of Hollywood’s best film music, from classic movie scores to today’s most popular soundtracks on Friday 7 October at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. A selection of these colourful works feature the accordion, played with acrobatic panache by Dermot Dunne. This programme […]
Clune asks the European Commission to strengthen the position of farmers within the food supply chain
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has submitted a Parliamentary Question to the European Commission asking them to clarify when and if they plan on developing legislative initiatives to strengthen the position of farmers within the food supply chain. She also asked Commissioner Hogan what measures are being considered to enhance the overall sustainability of the […]
People across Offaly invited to vote for Carers and Young Carers for the 10th Carers of the Year Awards
People across Offaly are being invited to vote for the county’s Carers and Young Carers for the 10th Carers of the Year Awards. Hosted by Family Carers Ireland, the 10th awards ceremony takes place November 16th in Dublin’s Westin Hotel with RTÉ broadcasters and patrons Mary Kennedy and Marty Whelan. The closing date to vote […]
Offaly people encouraged to host a ‘National Tea Break’ for mental health
Suicide or Survives annual ‘National Tea Break’ campaign entitled ‘tea and talk’continues to grow and grow. It aims to get the nation talking about mental health, throughout September and up to World Mental Health Day on October 10th. This year they are making a special appeal to the people of County Offaly to get involved. The campaign, which is in its […]
Local Communities benefit from the West Offaly Community Fund
ESB has a long relationship with the Midlands Region, from the older peat burning stations, through to our two modern peat stations at West Offaly Power in Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly and Lough Ree Power in Lanesboro, Co. Longford. Back in 2001, ESB worked closely with local representatives to establish the West Offaly Enterprise Fund, which […]
‘No more excuses on establishing NAMA inquiry’ – Carthy
Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy has said there can be no more excuses or stalling on establishing a commission of investigation into NAMA. Speaking in the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg, Carthy said: “The Fianna Fáil government’s response to the financial and banking crisis in Ireland included well known pillars such as the burdening of […]
