Offaly Independent

Sasha has a winning personality

A number of local breeders were honoured at the annual Irish Draught Horse Breeders' Association awards night, which this year took place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel in Athlone on Saturday last.

Cllr Noel Cribin says that he has been “heartened and encouraged” by the public's response to his decision to join Fine Gael.

Tullamore MMA coach and figher Kieran Davern recently became the first man in the midlands to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Kevin Egan previews this Sunday's Offaly SFC final as champions Rhode look for their third title in a row, while Ferbane bid for their first since 1994.

Stephen Wallace's charges started with impressive victory over Wexford.