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Offaly Hosts 12th Scripts Playwriting Festival
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (322+ words) If You Tolerate This Your This Thursday, 2 July 2026 08: 41 The event runs from today until this Sunday. Playwriting is being celebrated in Offaly this week." Scripts: Ireland's Playwriting Festival, which is marking its 12th edition, will get underway today and run until…...
Laois TD Says RSA Waiting Times Are Misleading
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (292+ words) If You Tolerate This Your This Thursday, 2 July 2026 09: 43 Waiting times being released by the RSA are misleading, according to TD in Laois. Independent rep Brian Stanley says the Road Safety Authority is splitting the waiting periods That's according to Independent…...
Inquest Hears Blood Seen On Offaly Prisoner's Face During Fatal Incident
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1061+ words) If You Tolerate This Your This Thursday, 2 July 2026 08: 55 The fatal incident occurred as prison staff were returning him to his cell. An inquest into the death of a prisoner shortly after he had been physically restrained in Cloverhill Prison six…...
Debate On "Ban Hare Coursing" Bill In D'il Today
3+ hour ago (325+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Thursday, 2 July 2026 08: 15 According to the National Parks and Wildlife service coursing is happening in the Midlands. Calls are being made for politicians to support the "Ban Hare Coursing" bill in the D'il today. The Irish Council…...
World Cup: Harry Kane Brace Sends England To Round Of 16
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (398+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Birds Of A Feather Thursday, 2 July 2026 08: 09 Belgium staged a dramatic comeback against Senegal. England needed a late double from captain Harry Kane to avoid an early exit at the World Cup last night. Thomas Tuchel's side…...
Prep In Full Swing For Offaly Festival
14+ hour, 52+ min ago (291+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Wednesday, 1 July 2026 14: 46 Edenderry festival is taking place this weekend. A Festival director is praising an Offaly community for coming together." Edenderry is preparing for one of its biggest summer events as the 2026 edition of the Edenderry…...
Laois Family Syndicate Collect Winning Lotto Prize
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (349+ words) Breakfast with Peter Dunne Wednesday, 1 July 2026 17: 31 The family have won "389, 066. Laois Lotto players are celebrating after collecting their winning prize. A family syndicate'in the county won "389, 066 after matching five numbers and the bonus in the main Lotto draw with a…...
Midlands Hotelier Says VAT Cut Is A Lifeline
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (267+ words) The Late Night Mix Wednesday, 1 July 2026 15: 46 It's down to 9% from today. A Midlands hotel owner say the vat rate reduction has come just on time for hospitality businesses." The VAT rate on restaurant, catering and hairdressing services falls from 13. 5% to…...
Uisce "ireann Welcomes EPA Report Highlighting Continued Progress On Safe Drinking Water
16+ hour, 28+ min ago (390+ words) Could It Be I'm Falling In Love Wednesday, 1 July 2026 18: 43 In 2025, Uisce "ireann invested "1. 4 billion in significant improvements to water infrastructure. Uisce "ireann is welcoming an EPA report noting continued progress in ensuring the provision of safe drinking water. The latest…...
Irish Men's Sheds Association Calls For "3. 55m In Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (268+ words) Wednesday, 1 July 2026 15: 48 The organisation represents 484 Men's Sheds. The Irish Men's Sheds Association is calling on the Government to invest "3. 55 million in Men's Sheds as part of its Pre-Budget 2027 submission. The Offaly based organisation, represents 484 Men's Sheds and around 100, 000 weekly visitors....