Tag Archives: Offaly


Last night.

At Croghan Hill, Co Offaly.

Photographer James Crosbie captures the silhouette of a man holding a hurley against the supermoon for Inpho Photography.

In fairness.

Meanwhile…

Super pink moon lights up the skies (RTÉ)

 

Free Saturday, August 17?

Why not celebrate Woodstock in the midlands.

Johnny Keenan writes:

Calling All Activists & Artists! When we think of Woodstock we ultimately think of peace, love, understanding, respect and honesty, via the art of Rock N’ Roll.

It’s very fitting then that on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock (to the day) should be celebrated In a Discovery Park in the middle of Ireland.

Offaly Good Vibes endeavor to celebrate and emulate in some small way the spirit of Woodstock, by creating “Offaly Good Stock” on Saturday 17th August 2019 12pm – 8pm Lough Boora Discovery Park, Co Offaly, Ireland.

All that we ask is you bring an open mind and open heart with a packed lunch.

AND Please dress appropriately in Woodstock Garb.

Offaly Good Stock – Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Woodstock

Referee Daniel Sweeney

Balls.ie reports:

A referee was hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted in the aftermath of an adult soccer match.

Gardaí in Co Offaly are investigating the incident which took place after a match in the Midlands Soccer League. Referee Daniel Sweeney was admitted to hospital with a suspected broken jaw as well as injuries to his cheekbone and nose.

The alleged assault is said to have taken place in the car park at the Combined Counties Football League after a dispute occurred towards the end of the game.

Gardai Investigating As Referee Hospitalised After Alleged Assault (Balls.ie)

Pic: Joe Cassidy Athlone

This morning.

Scenes from the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Visitors include Ava Murphy, ten, and Lucy Murphy, 11, from Athy Co Galway (fourth pic) and Eugene Barrett, above.

WATCH: Conditions ‘slightly slushy’ as National Ploughing 2018 gets underway (Offaly Express)

Sam Boal/Rollingnews

Last night.

Clonbullogue, County Offaly

Emergency Services at the scene of the crash of a light aircraft on the Bog of Allan. The male pilot and a seven-year-old boy died in the crash.

The aircraft, attached to the Clonbullogue Parachute Club, is believed to have crashed minutes after 16 parachutists jumped from the plane.

Air accident inquiry continues after man and young boy die in Offaly air crash (RTE)

Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews