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Schools in Offaly can benefit from new online system to raise IQ levels

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:50:08 GMT

A new spin-out company from NUI Maynooth has demonstrated that it is possible to increase intelligence levels and has developed an online programme which can measurably increase intellectual ability.

Ravenhill goal fires Tullamore to double glory

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:38:12 GMT

A wonderful glancing header from Enda Ravenhill was all that separated these two fine sides after ninety minutes in Clara last Saturday as Tullamore added The Dolan Cup to their Division 1 title.

Offaly students receive awards from NUI Maynooth

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:31:30 GMT

President of NUI Maynooth, Professor Philip Nolan and Director of Maynooth Access Programme, Rose Ryan, recently presented awards to seventy five 3rd years, twenty four 6th Years and twenty three Teachers/Staff Members from schools linked to the Maynooth Access Programme with awards for their hard work and dedication.

Exam success on a plate

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:10:39 GMT

Amendments to nitrates rules provide necessary support for farmers

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:05:43 GMT

IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has described the decision by the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney and Environment Minister Phil Hogan to relax measures in the nitrates regulations as an important support to farmers who are trying to avoid a further fodder shortage again this coming autumn and winter.

Deadline extended for MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards nominations

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04:02 GMT

The MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards, which are open to businesses throughout Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, will now remain open for nominations until Friday 31st May 2013 at 5pm.

Offaly Schools accept award for Our World Irish Aid Awards project

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:30 GMT

Scoil Shinchill and Scoil Mhuire Clonegowan accepted their awards at Our World Irish Aid Awards regional final in Limerick on Wedneday May 22.

Edenderry girl raises €400 for autism with parachute jump

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:05 GMT

18 year old Kim Murphy from Edenderry Co. Offaly raised €400 for Irish Autism Action following her parachute tandem skydive in Clonbullogue on Saturday April 27th.

Shefflin to miss championship opener against Offaly

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:41 GMT

Kilkenny’s Henry Shefflin is set to miss a senior championship match for the first time since 1999. The 11 time All-Star has been ruled out of the Leinster Championship quarterfinal clash with Offaly because of a stress fracture to his foot

Majority of Leinster women suffering in silence with embarrassing ‘tummy turmoil’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:30 GMT

Almost half of thirty-something Leinster women (43%) are suffering in silence with embarrassing ‘tummy turmoil’, according to new research out today, by Kellogg’s All-Bran in conjunction with the All-Bran 5 Day Challenge.

Community Arts Centre Fundraising being shaken not stirred

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:45 GMT

The recent James Bond night in the Nissan Garage in Burlington Business Park, the brain child of Sheila McDermott and Mary Roche, shook the pockets of the ‘ladies’ of the town to support the Arts.

Co Offaly CIS helps over 13,000 people in 2012

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:08:00 GMT

Managers Susan Ryan (Citizens Information Service) and Nuala Crowe Taft (National Advocacy Service) jointly reported at the AGM of Co Offaly Citizens Information Limited that in 2012 Co Offaly CIS answered over 19000 questions and helped 12863 callers.

Judges revealed for Tullamore ‘Stars in Their Eyes’

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:10 GMT

Tullamore Parish Centre fundraising committee have revealed names of the three judges who will critique the acts on Friday, May 17.

The trio are Father Sean Heaney, Regina McCarthy, Tullamore Stage School and Lorraine Wynne, Midland Drama School.

Double triumph for Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir at major Choral Festivals

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:26:11 GMT

The last two weeks have brought unprecedented success to The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir.

Lakeland raises milk price to 37 cents per litre

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:03 GMT

Recognising the very difficult conditions currently faced by dairy farmers, Lakeland Dairies has increased its milk price by 1.72 cents per litre to 37 cents per litre, including lactose bonus and the IDB hardship payment.

Birr Tourist Office to remain open

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:21:26 GMT

BIRR’s Local Tourist Office is to remain open this year. That’s according to Laois/Offaly TD Marcella Corcoran Kennedy who welcomed the news this week.

Tullamore hospital included in Dublin Midlands Hospital Group

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:49:53 GMT

Midland Regional hospitals, Portlaoise and Tullamore along with Naas General hospital, St James’s hospital, the Coombe and Tallaght hospital will form the Dublin Midlands hospital group under the new hospital groups and small hospitals framework.

President hits on some home truths

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:37:40 GMT

President Michael D Higgins has done a good day’s work in his comments on the European Union’s austerity policies.

Portarlington rector turns down Bishop job

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:28:30 GMT

Archdeacon Leslie Stevenson of St Paul’s parish church in Portarlington, has confirmed that he is to continue on as Rector there and for his five other churches in Laois and Kildare.

Jobs promised for the midlands by wind turbine firms

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:27:03 GMT

Windfarms in the midlands could lead to major job creation , according to several speakers at a wind energy conference in Tullamore last week.