World Book Day 2010
As part of the international World Book Day celebrations, Offaly County Library conducted a countywide event to vote on Your Favourite Children's Book of All Time. A very successful poll was conducted throughout the branch library network and on the library website, www.offalycountylibrary.ie . Almost 1,000 votes were received
Business and Personal Supports in Offaly – Booklet Launch
A new booklet setting out the Business and Personal/Social Supports available in Offaly was officially launched on Monday, 1st February 2010.
This booklet outlines the services provided by a range of both national and local agencies. It gives background information on each of the agencies, a summary of the supports available and full contact details. The purpose of the booklet is two-fold: to ensure people are aware of the wide range of supports available in the County and to enable them source specific help according to their circumstances.
Have your say in our new Library Development Plan
We would like to invite our customers, members of the public and interested groups to give their views on the future direction of the Library Service in County Offaly. As part of this process, the Library is holding public meetings at four venues throughout the County. You are invited to come along and give us your suggestions and feedback.
Notice of Draft Local Authority Budget for 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Draft Local Authority Budget of Offaly County Council, for the financial year ending on 31st December 2010 has been prepared and will be considered by the Council at the Statutory Annual Budget Meeting to be held in the Council Chamber, Aras an Chontae, Tullamore on Monday 21st December 2009 at 2pm.
Mid-Shannon Tourism Investment Scheme – Project Advice Clinics
The Mid-Shannon Scheme provides tax relief on the construction or refurbishment of certain tourism facilities in the Mid-Shannon area which extends from O’Briensbridge in Co. Clare to Lough Ree, Co. Roscommon. A considerable area of west Co. Offaly is included. The Scheme was launched in June 2008 and there have been a number of approvals to date. It provides a unique opportunity for tourism enterprises in West Offaly to use tax relief to help finance the construction or refurbishment of their facilities and also for passive investors who may wish to avail of the relief for offset against rental and other income.