Laura Ryder
Stories by Laura Ryder
Below are recent stories by Laura Ryder
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Published: 25 Apr 2012 14:30
Banjo festival line-up announced
The line up for the eleventh annual Johnny Keenan Banjo Festival, which is to be held for the first time this year in Tullamore, has been announced.
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Published: 25 Apr 2012 12:30
Tidy Tullamore officially launched
The eleventh annual "Tidy Tullamore" competition was officially launched this week at an event in the Tullamore Credit Union building last Tuesday. The main change this year will see judge visits in May, June and July rather than June, July and August. According to Tullamore Credit Union manager Dennis Daly, the change of schedule is a response to feedback received last year.
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Published: 23 Apr 2012 09:30
Colaiste Choilm is top of the class
Tullamore's Colaiste Choilm came top of the class at last Thursday's Green Awards in Dublin, winning both the overall green award and the green building of the year award for the Department of Education and Skills.
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Published: 22 Apr 2012 10:30
Local oncology service under no threat - HSE
The HSE has rubbished recent local reports speculating on the future of the oncology service at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore as a result of cancer patients not being referred back to the hospital for their chemotherapy treatment.
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Published: 22 Apr 2012 09:30
New cancer support centre earmarked for Tullamore
Plans are afoot to put a specialist cancer support centre in place at Tullamore hospital within the next twelve months.
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Published: 21 Apr 2012 11:30
Renewed appeal over whereabouts of missing Birr man
Gardaí in Birr have renewed an appeal for information in the case of a Polish man missing from his home in the Riverside Apartments in Birr since March 22.
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Published: 21 Apr 2012 09:30
Keeley to release old hits in wake of show elimination
Tullamore musician Brendan Keeley plans to re-release some of his old hits and work on a new album in the wake of being kicked off "The Voice of Ireland".
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Published: 20 Apr 2012 10:30
Grieving Birr mother wants law change
A Birr native whose youngest son was killed by a drunk driver in 2009 is looking for public support in a bid to change the law relating to drunk drivers involved in fatal accidents.
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Published: 20 Apr 2012 09:30
Offaly girl to lead Irish team out at Euro 2012
One little girl in Offaly and her dad are both wishing time away this week after finding out they will be going to the Euro 2012 football championships in Poland and Ukraine.
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Published: 19 Apr 2012 16:18
Offaly's credit unions insist no mergers needed here
A report released this week recommending credit union mergers is no cause for concern for Offalians according to local credit union sources.
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Published: 19 Apr 2012 15:30
Sirocco's is top Offaly restaurant
Tullamore restaurant "Sirocco's" has been named Offaly's top restaurant. The popular eaterie was given the honour at the Leinster final of this year's Restaurant Awards in the Westin Hotel in Dublin last Tuesday, April 16.
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Published: 18 Apr 2012 14:30
Volunteer Centre already exists
Offaly has a thriving volunteer centre that connects volunteers to organisations that need them. That's according to Tullamore town councillor Molly Buckley, who was responding to a motion put forward by fellow councillor Tony McCormack at last week's town council meeting suggesting that the council put such a programme in place.
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Published: 18 Apr 2012 10:30
Offaly Student Entrepreneurs on the Road to Croker
Three student entreprises from Offaly are on the road to Croker today (Wednesday) as they represent the county in the tenth annual student enterprise awards final at Croke Park.
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Published: 17 Apr 2012 10:30
Body identified as missing woman
A body found in the Grand Canal between Tullamore and Rahan on Sunday night last has been identified as missing woman Marian Naughton.
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Published: 15 Apr 2012 14:30
Calls to retain rural stations as local crime figures rocket
Fianna Fail TD Barry Cowen has called on Justice Minister Alan Shatter to reconsider plans to close local garda stations after the latest crime figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures released by the CSO show a 32% increase in burglaries in the Laois/Offaly Garda Division between 2010 and 2011, and a massive 63% increase in similar crimes in the same region between the first and last quarter last year.
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Published: 15 Apr 2012 08:30
Tullamore Arts Festival to replace annual Phoenix event
After ten years as part of the festival fabric of Tullamore, the Phoenix Festival this year makes way for the Tullamore Arts Festival.
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Published: 14 Apr 2012 11:30
Banagher librarian retires as three Offaly libraries face first weekend of cuts
Three Offaly libraries face their first weekend of reduced hours as Banagher's librarian retires.
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Published: 13 Apr 2012 14:30
Call for clampdown on clampers
A Tullamore councillor and businessman has this week pushed for a clampdown on private clampers operating within Tullamore town.
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Published: 13 Apr 2012 11:30
Coolderry captain Brendan O'Meara is swapping his camán in favour of a Caribbean cruise next week., after marrying fiancee Jessica Kennedy today.
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Published: 13 Apr 2012 09:30
The Wolftrap officially opens this weekend
An invitation has been extended to everyone of pub-going age to a party in The Wolftrap on Tullamore's William Street this weekend. On Saturday night, April 14, at 9pm the business, which is now under the management of Shane McLoughlin and Trevor Sheehan, will be officially opened by local musician and 'The Voice' contestant Brendan Keeley.
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Published: 13 Apr 2012 09:30
Bord na Móna strike action averted
Strike action has been averted, at least temporarily, after negotiations between unions and Bord na Móna management concluded with a new deal put on the table as part of a dispute concerning a 3.5% pay increase due under the Towards 2016 social partnership deal for Bord na Móna workers.
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Published: 10 Apr 2012 11:30
Soccer legend McGrath to attend Lions Club "Lads' Lunch"
Irish soccer legend Paul McGrath is to attend Tullamore Lions Club annual fundraiser. This year's "Lads' Lunch" takes place in the Bridge House Hotel on Friday, April 13.
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Published: 9 Apr 2012 10:30
Top comedy for Tullamore venue
There are bound to be a lot of laughs at The Wolftrap in Tullamore later this month. On Thursday, April 26 the Real Comedy Central returns to the pub, bringing with it talent in the shape of "Come Dine with Me" winner Danny Dowling along with Tedfest winner FJ Murray.
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Published: 8 Apr 2012 11:30
Concerns over future of North Offaly garda stations
Fears are growing over the future of Garda stations in Rhode, Daingean and Clonbullogue.
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Published: 7 Apr 2012 11:30
Household charge hit on council unclear until July
Head of Finance at Offaly County Council Declan Conlon has said this week he doesn't expect to know what the outcome of household charge payments will mean locally for another three months.
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Published: 7 Apr 2012 11:30
Barnan waste facility decision delayed again
A shortage of Bord Pleanala board members has delayed a final decision on whether or not Guessford Ltd can handle municipal solid waste at a site at Barnan near Daingean.
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Published: 6 Apr 2012 16:30
High Cross at Durrow to open to public again
It has been revealed this week that public access to the ancient monastic site and High Cross at Durrow Abbey will be re-instated from April 20 next. The Abbey's summer season will be officially opened at a special ceremony attended by OPW Minister Brian Hayes at 2pm on April 30.
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Published: 6 Apr 2012 15:30
Rhode's Niall completes 100k charity run
After engaging the help of his own two feet and communities in Offaly and further afield Rhode man Niall Murphy has almost succeeded in raising a massive €100,000 for Irish Autism Action.
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Published: 6 Apr 2012 14:30
Offaly priests set for leap of faith
Five priests are set to take a leap of faith next month, as they take part in a parachute jump in Birr to raise money for Offaly Hospice. Organiser Fr Pierre Pepper in Banagher told the Offaly Independent this week he's still working up the courage to take part along with Fr Pat Gilbert from Birr, Fr Shane Crombie from Tullamore, Fr Charlie Healy from Athlone and Fr Kevin Heery from Navan.
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Published: 6 Apr 2012 13:30
Clara Bog Centre opens with full Easter schedule
The Clara Bog Visitor Centre has re-opened with a full line up of activities for the Easter weekend.
