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O'Connor Park prepares for All-Ireland double-header

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:38:00 +0100

OFFALY Gaels have a superb opportunity to watch some of the game’s most promising rising stars...

The Kevin Egan Column

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:29:00 +0100

THE recent hugely impressive victory over Tipperary may have extended Offaly’s Allianz Football League season by three weeks...

Harriers compete in road relays as Curley shines in AIT

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:21:00 +0100

The Woodies DIY National Road Relay Championships took place in Raheny last Sunday...

Unlucky Killeigh girls denied �goal� as Athletic triumph

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:11:00 +0100

A somewhat unlucky Killeigh outfit lost out in CCFL Senior Women’s Cup Final...

Brilliant Butler leads Gallen CS to All-Ireland glory

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:54:00 +0100

Powered by midfielder Colin Kenny, and with full-forward Michael Butler a constant threat in attack, Gallen Community School powered their way to the All-Ireland Vocational Schools junior football title...

Different hurling strokes for different hurling folks

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

In light of the controversial decisions in the recent All-Ireland club hurling final, KEVIN EGAN looks at refereeing interpretations and examines the FRC’s black card idea.

Victory for Tullamore Town U19s as club prepares for exciting weekend

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:10:00 +0000

Tullamore Town 3 Clongowes Wood 1

Can K/K cope with loss of Currams and claim All-Ireland glory?

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Kevin Egan previews this Sunday's All-Ireland club hurling final as Kilcormac/Killoughey bid to bring the Tommy Moore Cup back to Offaly.

Proposed new Offaly jersey divides opinion

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:39:00 +0000

There has been a mixed reaction to the proposed design of the new Offaly GAA jersey.

Mitchell and Sullivan to start against Kildare

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:22:00 +0000

There are two changes on the Offaly team for this Sunday's Bord na Mona O'Byrne Cup semi-final against Kildare.

Tullamore Town free to continue FAI Cup quest

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:30:00 +0000

AN appeal by Ardee Celtic...

'Time for Results' - Baker

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Kilcormac-Killoughey's success...

'It's not going to happen overnight' - Emmet McDonnell

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:44:00 +0000

Emmett McDonnell tells the Offaly Independent of his plans

Win for Offaly footballers in Kells

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Emmet McDonnell got his term as Offaly boss off to a winning start yesterday in the Gaeil Colmcille-promoted Fitzsimons Cup at Grangegodden, Kells.

Do Coolderry deserve to be ranked above county champions K/K?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

As if there wasn't enough controversy generated by his football club list, KEVIN EGAN now brings you the end of season hurling rankings. He throw the cat amongst the pigeons right from the off by rating Coolderry above county champions Kilcormac/Killoughey.

Where does your club stand in Offaly football pecking order?

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Now that the season is all said and done from an Offaly football perspective, where does your club fall in the overall pecking order? From first to last, here's KEVIN EGAN's view on how they stand.

Offaly brothers heading for Portuguese giants

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Offaly-born brothers Daryl and Jamie O'Connor will this week realise the dreams..

Franks for the memories ... Offaly defender retires from inter-county hurling

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Offaly defensive ace David Franks has retired from inter-county hurling.

Lowry Claims Dream Win in Portugal

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0100

WHILE Clara's senior footballers were suffering disappointment in the county decider last Sunday, Shane Lowry was doing the town proud...

Kevin Egan's Tips of the Week

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Kevin Egan takes a close look at where money can be made this weekend...

Leinster draws provide little cheer for Offaly Gaels

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0100

BOTH Offaly's senior hurlers and footballers have been handed seriously difficult tasks...

McDonnell takes first steps as Offaly football manager

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0100

Emmett McDonnell is wasting no time getting started in his new role..

Baker to continue as Offaly hurling boss

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:30:00 +0100

Ollie Baker has been reappointed as Offaly senior hurling manager.

Kilbeggan Races set for final meeting of season

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:01:00 +0100

The final meeting of the 2012 racing season at Kilbeggan takes place on Friday, September 7 (commencing at 4.40pm with seven races down for decision).

Local competitors go for glory at Paralympics

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:21:00 +0100

Excitement is building around Offaly as local competitors Mark Rohan and Fran Meehan prepare to go for gold at the Paralympics in London over the coming days.