Ger Scully, Offaly Express Journalist Profile

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Volunteers step up to the mark for Tidy Towns Spring Clean Day in Offaly town

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

TENS of eager volunteers steeped up to the mark on Saturday morning last and took part in a 'Spring Clean' organised by Tullamore Tidy Towns. The volunteers met in O'Connor Square on Saturday morning where they were briefed by the chairman of Tullamore Tidy Towns, Cllr Shane Murray.
Offaly heroes who fought for Irish independence to be honoured

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

AN Easter Commemoration will take place again this year on the steps of Tullamore Courthouse in front of the old veterans memorial on Easter Sunday morning, April 20 at 12pm. The commemoration is to honour Offaly men and women who participated in the Easter Rising, the War of Independence and the Civil War. This year will be the third year to hold the event and it is getting more popular each year said organisers Brenda and Odran Condron.
THE BIG READ: Offaly man has given a lifetime of service to traditional music and Birr parish

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

A man who has given almost seven decades service to traditional music and Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann in Offaly has been honoured. Birr's Padraig O Dufaigh was presented with the Unsung Hero of Offaly Award by the Offaly Association (Dublin) at a ceremony in Tullamore last weekend.
Offaly parkrun enthusiast celebrates milestone record at popular Mountlucas venue

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

Enthusiast Geraldine Mahon, a regular at Mountlucas parkrun, recently completed her 150th parkrun. There are a number of parkruns throughout the midlands but amazingly, Geraldine has completed all 150 of her parkruns at Mountlucas parkrun. Geraldine, who lives in Walsh Island, is most often seen completing the parkrun in the company of her good friend Rita Corcoran.
Offaly farmer demands fair treatment for beef finishers

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Ger Scully

Irish Cattle and Sheep Association Beef Chair John Cleary, from Killeigh, as said that while the inclusion of beef farmers in the new National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS) is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough in providing meaningful support for beef finishers. “While the €20 per calf payment for beef farmers taking on dairy-bred progeny is welcome, it falls far short of what is needed.
Offaly farmer demands fair treatment for beef finishers

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

Irish Cattle and Sheep Association Beef Chair John Cleary, from Killeigh, as said that while the inclusion of beef farmers in the new National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme (NDBWS) is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough in providing meaningful support for beef finishers. “While the €20 per calf payment for beef farmers taking on dairy-bred progeny is welcome, it falls far short of what is needed.
Tullamore to come alive to the sounds of traditional Irish music this weekend

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

TULLAMORE is set to come alive with the sounds of traditional Irish music as Tullamore TradFest 2025 takes place from April 11 to April 13. With a packed schedule of concerts, workshops, and community events, the festival promises a weekend of entertainment for all ages. Friday Night ConcertKicking off the festival on Friday, April 11, is an unmissable concert at Bridge House Hotel at 8:00 PM.
Rory's Stories podcaster launches Offaly artist's 'Ubiquitous' exhibition

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Ger Scully

LOCAL and Irish history, her native Kilcavan, Connemara and nature are among the inspirations which shape the work of artist Genevieve Murphy. An exhibition of the Screggan resident's works was officially launched in the Central Library, Tullamore by her famous nephew, the man behind the online sensation "Rory's Stories", Rory O'Connor on Thursday evening last. The exhibition continues for the entire month of April and all the works are for sale.
Offaly town to come alive to the sounds of traditional Irish music this weekend

1 week ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

TULLAMORE is set to come alive with the sounds of traditional Irish music as Tullamore TradFest 2025 takes place from April 11 to April 13. With a packed schedule of concerts, workshops, and community events, the festival promises a weekend of entertainment for all ages. Friday Night ConcertKicking off the festival on Friday, April 11, is an unmissable concert at Bridge House Hotel at 8:00 PM.
Offaly TD meets Transport Infrastructure Ireland to discuss Durrow N52 scheme and toll fees

2 weeks ago | offalyexpress.ie | Ger Scully

Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has met with Cathal Masterson, Director of Commercial Operations with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) & Pat Maher, Director of Network Management, TII, to strongly push for immediate movement on the proposed N52 Tullamore to Kilbeggan Scheme and for a reassessment of TII’s decision to proceed with toll fee increases that have had a particularly adverse impact on the Irish road haulage sector.