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Birr native plays key role at Junior World Cup

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0100

BIRR’s Peter Dooley came agonisingly close to helping Ireland pull off a massive shock at the Junior World Cup in France yesterday.

Offaly trio to make first senior starts against Kilkenny

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:12:00 +0100

Three players will be making their first senior championship starts for Offaly in this Sunday's Leinster quarter-final showdown with All-Ireland champions Kilkenny.

Punters' Pointers - betting tips for the weekend

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:34:00 +0100

Kevin Egan examines the betting options in this Sunday's Leinster SHC clash in Tullamore as Offaly face the formidable challenge of All-Ireland champions Kilkenny.

Offaly name U21 hurling team

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:05:00 +0100

The Offaly U-21 hurling panel, announced by mentors Ger Coughlan, Aidan Hanrahan, Pat O’Connor and Liam Dunphy, for Wednesday’s June 5...

Three newcomers in Offaly team for Kildare clash

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:13:00 +0100

Offaly manager Emmet McDonnell has included three debutants in his starting team for this evening’s Leinster SFC quarter-final joust with Kildare at Croke Park (throw-in: 5pm).

Offaly quartet chosen on Division 4 Team of the League

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:52:00 +0100

FOUR Offaly players have been selected on the TESCO Homegrown NFL Division 4 Team of the League.

Offaly v Kildare tickets on sale tonight (Thursday)

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:12:00 +0100

Tickets for the Leinster SFC quarter-final between Offaly and Kildare will be on sale in O'Connor Park, Tullamore, tonight (Thursday, May 30) from 7.30pm.

Time for a major review of Offaly�s displays at inter-county level

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:01:00 +0100

KEVIN EGAN believes a root and branch review is required to identify the reasons why Offaly’s inter-county performances have declined at virtually every level.

CK United aim for Combined Counties Cup glory

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:00 +0100

Tullamore outfit CK United will be hoping to pull off a surprise victory against Mullingar Athletic in the Combined Counties Cup final on Saturday.

TEST

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:00 +0100

This is a test

Offaly ladies prepared for crunch Division 4 Final

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:16:00 +0100

Offaly and Roscommon will meet on Saturday in the TESCO HomeGrown National Football League Division 4 Final...

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.