Ducks to be re-introduced to Edenderry Harbour tomorrow

Ducks to be re-introduced to Edenderry Harbour tomorrow
06 Dec 2013Readers were disgusted to hear of more than 20 ducks being beheaded in Edenderry in early October, with their bodies taken away and their heads left at what had been a family-friendly duck-feeding area at Edenderry Harbour.

Soon after the Offaly Regional Game Council offered to re-stock the harbour, and the Offaly Independent is pleased to reveal that group is to introduce 40 ducks to the harbour area in Edenderry tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am.

Speaking to the Offaly Independent Edenderry councillor and chair of the local Tidy Towns group Noel Cribbin said locals are more than welcome to come down to the harbour tomorrow...read more

Emotions running high in Edenderry as charity shop to close

Emotions running high in Edenderry as charity shop to close

05 Dec 2013Emotions are running high in Edenderry this week, with reports Bart’s Cancer Charity Shop on JKL Street is to close on Saturday because it can’t meet a monthly demand of over €1,700...

Young locals set for debut with National Symphony Orchestra

Young locals set for debut with National Symphony Orchestra

04 Dec 2013Young members from Offaly and Westmeath in the Irish Midlands Youth Orchestra are all set for their RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) debut later today (Wednesday) at the Tullamore Court...

Tullamore natives to play part in first Missing Persons Day

Tullamore natives to play part in first Missing Persons Day

04 Dec 2013Today (Wednesday) Ireland will hold its first national Missing Persons Day, and Tullamore natives Olivia Burke and Josephine Pender are both to play an integral part in it.

Christmas saved in Edenderry!

Christmas saved in Edenderry!

03 Dec 2013Last week it looked like the holiday season would be grim in the north Offaly town of Edenderry, with its Christmas lights in danger due to a lack of funds.

Computers and schools - your view sought by Education Minister

Computers and schools - your view sought by Education Minister

02 Dec 2013Parents, teachers, students, industry and academics are all being asked for their views on how best to make use of computers and technology in the classroom.

President of Tullamore pipe band Tony Healion laid to rest

President of Tullamore pipe band Tony Healion laid to rest

02 Dec 2013The president of the world champion St Colmcille’s Pipe Band is this morning (Monday) being buried at Clonminch cemetery in the town.

Edenderry raffle to help with 3-year-old Niamh's cancer battle

Edenderry raffle to help with 3-year-old Niamh's cancer battle

29 Nov 2013An ill child tugs at the heart strings at any time of the year, but never more so than at Christmas.

Tullamore College build start date revealed

Tullamore College build start date revealed

29 Nov 2013The new Tullamore College school building project is to begin in March/April next year, the Offaly Independent has learned.

100 quirky Offaly facts revealed

100 quirky Offaly facts revealed

29 Nov 2013Did you know that one of Ireland’s last public hangings took place at Tullamore Gaol? Did you know that Croghan Hill is a volcano? Did you know that the first All-Ireland hurling final took...

Tullamore Annual launch today

Tullamore Annual launch today

28 Nov 2013After the success of last year’s Tullamore Annual the local Lions Club is set to launch the 2013-14 edition today (Thursday).

Minister to officially announce Tullamore project

Minister to officially announce Tullamore project

28 Nov 2013A Tullamore project that could lead to up to 300 direct and indirect jobs is today (Thursday) being officially announced by Minister of State for Public Service Reform Brian Hayes.

Skipping school for a good cause!

Skipping school for a good cause!

27 Nov 2013A number of children are going to skip school in Edenderry on Friday. Don’t worry though - their parents are aware and in favour of it, and it’s for a very good cause.

Offaly CM to take Westmeath role

Offaly CM to take Westmeath role

25 Nov 2013It’s likely current Offaly county manager Pat Gallagher will take up a new position as Westmeath county manager from February 4 next year, the Offaly Independent can reveal.

Santa to visit Tullamore as Christmas lights turned on

Santa to visit Tullamore as Christmas lights turned on

24 Nov 2013Tullamore folk will get the chance to meet Santa a month before his official Christmas Day visit when he arrives this evening (Sunday) for the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights.

Overhaul of speed limit system announced

Overhaul of speed limit system announced

22 Nov 2013New rural speed limit signs planned

Last gasp call to give Edenderry Christmas lights

Last gasp call to give Edenderry Christmas lights

21 Nov 2013Christmas in Edenderry might be a grim affair if a last minute bid for Christmas lights for the town isn’t successful.

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