<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Offaly County Council - News</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/</link><description>This loads 3 documents on the hompage, do not change/edit/remove this context group.</description><item><title>Important Notice in Relation to Property Tax</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/New_Local_Property_Tax/Important_Notice_in_Relation_to_Property_Tax.html</link><description>As announced in Budget 2013, an Annual Property Tax (LPT) will come into effect from 1st July, 2013.All enquiries in relation to this charge should be referred to the revenue commissioners. A dedicated lo-call number for enquiries has been set up. Please click on link below to find out more infomation.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/New_Local_Property_Tax/Important_Notice_in_Relation_to_Property_Tax.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:36:01 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Unfinished Housing Developments - Local Property Tax Waiver</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Planning/Unfinished_Housing_Developments/Unfinished_Housing_Developments_-_Local_Property_Tax_Waiver.html</link><description>Offaly County Council has set up a dedicated team to focus on the resolution of the unfinished housing developments in Co. Offaly. Please see below link to information for residents living in an Unfinished Housing Development</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Planning/Unfinished_Housing_Developments/Unfinished_Housing_Developments_-_Local_Property_Tax_Waiver.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:36:50 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Offaly Sports Partnership Announces 2012 Club Development Grant Scheme Allocations</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Offaly_Sports_Partnership_Announces_2012_Club_Development_Grant_Scheme_Allocations.html</link><description>Offaly Sports Partnership has announced its 2012 Club Development Grant Scheme allocations. 12 clubs shared a total of €6,000. Please follow link to see the clubs</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Offaly_Sports_Partnership_Announces_2012_Club_Development_Grant_Scheme_Allocations.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:58:26 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>DRAFT Budget Book for 2013</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/DRAFT_Budget_Book_for_2013.html</link><description>Attached is a DRAFT budget book for 2013, to be presented to the members on Monday at 12.00.

Hardcopies of the budget and detailed of analysis by job are available on request, after Mondays meeting.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/DRAFT_Budget_Book_for_2013.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:43:25 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Go for Life Small Grant Scheme Awards Announced for Offaly</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Go_for_Life_Small_Grant_Scheme_Awards_Announced_for_Offaly.html</link><description>On Thursday, 29th November, Go for Life announced the results of their small grant scheme for 2012.
The grant scheme is a joint initiative between Go for Life and the Irish Sports Council. It funds groups and clubs who cater for older people around the country so that they can buy equipment, run sports events or try new activities. Over the past eleven years, the scheme has awarded almost €4million in nearly 8,000 grants. This year, the allocation of €285,000 will benefit 872 groups across the country.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Go_for_Life_Small_Grant_Scheme_Awards_Announced_for_Offaly.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:36:39 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Notice of Draft Local Authority Budget for 2013</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Notice_of_Draft_Local_Authority_Budget_for_2013.html</link><description>Notice is hereby given that the Draft Local Authority Budget of Offaly County Council, for the financial year ending on 31st December 2013 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 17th December 2012 at 2pm.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Notice_of_Draft_Local_Authority_Budget_for_2013.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:34:53 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>The Gathering 2013</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/The Gathering 2013/The_Gathering_2013.html</link><description>Communities across the county are building Gathering events for Offaly for 2013. Communities, organisations and individuals attended very successful Offaly meetings in Sept 2012 to develop ideas for next year and are starting their own event committee work now. Smaller Gathering meetings can be arranged for other localities, please contact Catriona Hilliard, The Gathering 2013 Offaly County Co-ordinator for the Gathering 2013 - the gathering@offalycoco.ie, or 0579346829</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/The Gathering 2013/The_Gathering_2013.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:31:49 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Hullabaloo! Offaly's Children's Arts Festival</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Hullabaloo!_Offaly's_Children's_Arts_Festival.html</link><description>The 6th annual Hullabaloo! Offaly's Children's Arts Festival takes place from 31 October to 3 November is packed with all sorts of workshops and performances for children aged 3 to 12 years.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Hullabaloo!_Offaly's_Children's_Arts_Festival.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:49:31 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>A Grand Experience</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/A_Grand_Experience.html</link><description>Offaly County Council commissioned public art projects interpreting the Grand Canal in Offaly. The documentary film 'A Grand Experience', from this project will be broadcast on Tue 16th October 2012 at 22.15, RTE 1.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/A_Grand_Experience.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:22:04 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>The Minister announces the local government enterprise and jobs strategy</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/The_Minister_announces_the_local_government_enterprise_and_jobs_strategy.html</link><description>The Minister announces the local government enterprise and jobs strategy - 'Supporting Economic Recovery and Jobs – Locally'. Please follow the link to download the strategy and other info.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/The_Minister_announces_the_local_government_enterprise_and_jobs_strategy.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:54:10 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>New Offaly Tourism Website</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/New_Offaly_Tourism_Website.html</link><description>Congrats to the recently formed Offaly Tourism Network, who launched a new offalytourism.com website on Saturday 29th Sept.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/New_Offaly_Tourism_Website.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:49:05 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Roadworks - Edenderry to Tullamore Rd</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Roadworks_-_Edenderry_to_Tullamore_Rd.html</link><description>Roadworks will be  commencing on Monday the 24th Sept on the R402 Edenderry To Tullamore Road in the Townland of Ballycon near Mount Lucas. A Stop/Go and Traffic Light Sysytem will be in operation.Roadworks are scheduled to finish on Thursday the 27th Sept.Motorists are advised to expect delays. OCC Apologies for any inconvenience caused.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Roadworks_-_Edenderry_to_Tullamore_Rd.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:39:17 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>News and Events re Tourism in Offaly</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/News/News and Events re Tourism in Offaly.html</link><description>REMINDER - Community Meetings for The Gathering For Offaly!
Tullamore in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Wednesday, 12th September, at 7.15 for 7.30 pm
&amp; Birr in the County Arms Hotel, Thursday, 13th September, at 7.15 for 7.30 pm, please come along to make the most of The Gathering 2013 for Offaly.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/News/News and Events re Tourism in Offaly.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:01:49 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic Wastewater System Registration</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Environment/News/Domestic Wastewater System Registration.html</link><description>Domestic Wastewater System Registration : Must Register by  1st February 2013</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Environment/News/Domestic Wastewater System Registration.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:49:22 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Offaly Festival and Events 2012</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/Brochures/Offaly_Festival_and_Events_2012.html</link><description>Launch of Offaly Calendar of Events for 2012. The Calendar is an initiative of the Tourism Interagency Group and aims to highlight festivals and events across Offaly this summer.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/Brochures/Offaly_Festival_and_Events_2012.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:24 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>MidlandsIreland.ie - Best in Business Awards 2012</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/MidlandsIreland_ie_-_Best_in_Business_Awards_2012.html</link><description>MidlandsIreland.ie and the Chambers of the Midland Region announce the launch of the
Best in Business Awards 2012</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/MidlandsIreland_ie_-_Best_in_Business_Awards_2012.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:24:25 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome home, Tullamore Dew</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Welcome_home,_Tullamore_Dew.html</link><description>William Grant &amp; Sons Ltd., the owner of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, today announced it will invest in a new, state of the art pot still whiskey and malt whiskey distillery in Tullamore town, bringing whiskey production back to the town for the first time since the original distillery closed in 1954.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Welcome_home,_Tullamore_Dew.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:19:15 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Press Release : Household Charge Opening Hours</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Press_Release_Household_Charge_Opening_Hours.html</link><description>In response to public demand, Offaly County Council is extending its facilities for local payment of the Household Charge before the payment deadline of March 31st.  In addition to Aras an Chontae, Tullamore, payment will be accepted at Birr Civic Offices and Edenderry Town Hall from Monday to Friday (9:30am - 4:00pm).  Aras an Chontae Tullamore will open specially on Saturday March 31st to receive payments (9:30am – 4:00pm).</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Press_Release_Household_Charge_Opening_Hours.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:21:30 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Household Charge</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Household_Charge.html</link><description>Important Information : The Household Charge is an annual charge introduced by the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 which is payable by owners of residential property. It is a matter for owners of residential properties to register and pay the Household Charge on or after the 1st of January 2012.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Household_Charge.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:42:44 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>New Student Grant Applications 2012/2013</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/New_Student_Grant_Applications_2012_2013.html</link><description>A new ONLINE ONLY student grant application system is being introduced for the 2012/2013 academic year. All NEW applications will be made online to a single awardingauthority, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), a unit of City of Dublin VEC, through www.studentfinance.ie. The details of the 2012/2013 student grant scheme are due to be announced in May and the SUSI online application system will be available from that date.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/New_Student_Grant_Applications_2012_2013.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:09:51 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Quarry Notice Section 261A</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Planning/Quarries/Quarry_Notice_Section_261A.html</link><description>Section 261(A) Planning &amp; Development Acts 2000 –2011 – Further Matters in relation to Control of Quarries. Click on the above link to view public notice in relation to control of quarries .</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Planning/Quarries/Quarry_Notice_Section_261A.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:01:59 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>New: Notice of Draft Local Authority Budget for 2012</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/News/New_Notice_of_Draft_Local_Authority_Budget_for_2012.html</link><description>Notice is hereby given that the Draft Local Authority Budget of Offaly County Council, for the financial year ending on 31st December 2012 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 19th December 2011 at 2pm.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/News/New_Notice_of_Draft_Local_Authority_Budget_for_2012.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:37:10 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Brochures - Tullamore and District Tourist Guide 2012/13</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/Brochures/Brochures_-_Tullamore_and_District_Tourist_Guide_2012_13.html</link><description>Click on the link above to download the latest Tullamore Tourist Guide 2012/2013.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Visit_Offaly/Brochures/Brochures_-_Tullamore_and_District_Tourist_Guide_2012_13.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:11:03 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>New Tullamore Library Plans and Updates</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Libraries/Documents/New_Tullamore_Library_Plans_and_Updates.html</link><description>The plans and artists impression of the new Tullamore Library are now available to view online</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Libraries/Documents/New_Tullamore_Library_Plans_and_Updates.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:35:39 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Press Release - New website for Tullamore</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Press_Release_-_New_website_for_Tullamore.html</link><description>Tullamore.ie being launched today has great potential to develop further. This is a starting block for an interactive site that can be utilised by our community, but also for our community. Tullamore is extremely cognizant of the research and infrastructure analysis that is considered prior to selecting a location for doing business. Whether emerging new businesses or multi-nationals looking for a European base, site location factors are complicated and many, i.e. transportation links, infrastructure, communications technology, access to an educated workforce, growing population etc. Decisions are not taken lightly and agencies like the Enterprise Board, IDA and Enterprise Ireland work with the local authorities to attract new investment in a sustainable manner.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Press_Release_-_New_website_for_Tullamore.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:24:17 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Purchase your Dog Licence Online</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Purchase_your_Dog_Licence_Online.html</link><description>It is now possible for dog owners living in County Offaly  to purchase Dog Licences on-line. In accordance with the Control of Dogs Act 1986, If you own a dog, you must have a dog licence. It can obtained from your local Post Office or you can now purchase your dog licence online. The licence is valid from one year from date of issue.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/News/Purchase_your_Dog_Licence_Online.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:25:53 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Register of Electors 2011/2012</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/Newspaper_Notices/Register_of_Electors_2011_2012.html</link><description>Notice is hereby given that the Register of Electors for 2011/2012 was published on the 1st February, 2011 and will come into force on the 15th February, 2011.   The Register of Electors is available for inspection at Council Offices, Garda Stations, Post Offices and Libraries or on the Council’s website www.offaly.ie.

Persons not included on the above register may apply for inclusion onto the Supplement to this Register.   Supplement application forms will be available at the above offices and website.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Your_Councils/Newspaper_Notices/Register_of_Electors_2011_2012.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:19:21 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>ENGAGE with Architecture 2012</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Arts_and_Culture/ENGAGE_with_Architecture/ENGAGE_with_Architecture_2012.html</link><description></description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Arts_and_Culture/ENGAGE_with_Architecture/ENGAGE_with_Architecture_2012.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:48:51 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Information regarding the Non-Principal Private Residence Charge</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/Non-Principal_Private_Residence_Charge/Non-Principal_Private_Residence_tax.html</link><description>The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduces a 200 Euro annual charge on non principal private residences, payable by the owner(s) of the NPPR to the Local Authority in whose area the property concerned is located.</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Finance/Non-Principal_Private_Residence_Charge/Non-Principal_Private_Residence_tax.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:33:48 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Student Grants Scheme</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Corporate_Services/Student_Grant_Scheme/Student_Grants_Scheme.html</link><description>You may be entitled to a Student Grant if you are pursuing a University Degree or Postgraduate Course.

Application forms and full details are available at www.studentfinance.ie</description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Corporate_Services/Student_Grant_Scheme/Student_Grants_Scheme.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 16:28:51 GMT
        </pubDate></item><item><title>Lets do business</title><link>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Business in Offaly/Lets do business.html</link><description></description><guid>http://www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Business in Offaly/Lets do business.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 14:45:25 GMT
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