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Book of Condolence for Liam Kearns RIP

Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Moran and the Elected Members of Offaly County Council have opened an online Book of Condolence to allow the people of Offaly to extend their heartfelt sympathies to the Kearns family, their friends, Offaly GAA and the wider GAA community on the untimely passing of Offaly Senior Football Manager, Liam Kearns, RIP.

Renewed appeal for Offaly properties to house Ukrainian people as 28 Offaly homes offered...

Offaly County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine. The renewed call is part of a government initiative, led by local authorities, to make use of unoccupied houses, apartments or holiday homes to house Ukrainian people and families. A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine.

Offaly to benefit from European Commission ‘START’ supports towards a Just Transition

An application by Offaly County Council for Technical Assistance towards a Just Transition for Peat Regions has been successful. The European Commission programme called START will support project identification and development, communications and stakeholder engagement, and will build capacity and partnerships for delivering a just transition. The Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr. Frank Moran welcomed the announcement and the thematic areas to be addressed including employment creation, skills development, green energy, cooperative enterprise development, and energy communities.

Offaly operates full STEM ahead at National Robotics Finals for Primary and Secondary Sch...

Following on from very successful county finals, 7 Offaly primary schools progressed to the National VEX Robotics finals held in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork: St Mary's National School Pullough St. Brendan's Boys Primary School Birr Cappagh National School Scoil Eoin Phóil Tullamore High Street National School Tubber National School Scoil Shinchill - Killeigh National School 24 teams took part in the national finals and Offaly schools walked away with numerous awards.

Offaly Public Participation Network calls for more community groups to have their say

Offaly Public Participation Network (PPN) has issued an invitation to community and voluntary groups in Offaly to join their local PPN and help build a better future for the county. The call-out comes as a new national brand identity and awareness campaign for Public Participation Networks was recently launched by Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien.

Contract Signed for 38 Social Housing Units, Raheen, Clara

Today Offaly County Council awarded a contract for constructing 38 Houses at Raheen, Clara to Bretland. Speaking at the signing, Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Moran paid tribute to the Housing Department of Offaly County Council for their work and dedication in getting the project to the contract award stage and was very much looking forward to the delivery of these units.

Community Recognition Fund 2023

Offaly County Council and Offaly Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) are seeking expressions of interest from community groups under the Community Recognition Fund.

Part 8 - Blundell Harbour to Downshire Bridge, Edenderry, County Offaly

Plans and further details regarding Part 8 Blundell Harbour to Downshire Bridge, Edenderry are available to view until 24/02/2023 at the following locations: Offaly County Council, Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore, County Offaly R35 F893 Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm. Edenderry Municipal District, Town Hall, Fr. Kearns Street, Edenderry, County Offaly, R45 K766 Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated may be made before 4.00pm on Monday the 13th of March 2023. Full details follow:

NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOK FOR INSPECTION AND OF INTENTION TO MAKE A RATE

NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOK FOR INSPECTION AND OF INTENTION TO MAKE A RATE

Esker Arts - Expressions of Interest for Coffee Shop and Bar

Esker Arts CLG is currently seeking expressions of interest for the operation of a coffee shop and bar in the venue. The Contract will be for a period of 1 year from April 2023 to March 2024. Subject to successful contract delivery, and agreement between the parties, the contract may be extended annually.

2023 EMD Community Grant Scheme

As part of Edenderry Municipals District’s commitment to supporting communities, the former General Municipal District Allocation Fund has been revised and is now called the General Municipal District Community Support Scheme

Community Support Fund 2022 - 2023 - Applications Invited

Offaly County Council, in conjunction with Offaly Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invites grant applications for the Community Support Fund 2022-2023 under the Community Enhancement Programme. €298,782 AWARDED UNDER OFFALY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND 2022-23

Attention Offaly Building Contractors

The Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC) recently published a new Request to Tender (RFT) on www.etenders.gov.ie (eTenders) to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Building Contractors for Minor Building Works on Residential Properties (“the DPS”).

FilmOffaly announces a call for applications for the 2023 Short Film Award

FilmOffaly is delighted to announce its Short Film Award 2023. The award of €10,000 is a funding initiative that aims to foster creative and resourceful filmmaking in the county. Up and running since 2008, FilmOffaly is looking for unique, original stories by talented new filmmakers and film professionals. The only stipulation is that the filming must take place in Offaly!

Residential Zoned Land Tax - Deadline Approaching

Please take note the deadline for submissions on the Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Maps is fast approaching. Landowners have until midnight on Sunday January 1st 2023 to check and make submissions on draft maps.

Offaly County Council welcomes Ireland/EU Just Transition tourism funding of €68million f...

The Chief Executive and Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council have welcomed the €68m for Regenerative Tourism business supports and a Tourism Trails Network as part of the €168m Territorial Just Transition Plan for Ireland, 2021–2027.

Offaly County Council Publishes 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report

Offaly County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report for 2022. The gender pay gap is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are now required to publish their gender pay gap data.

Clara Town Centre First Plan - Update on consultations held and submission deadline

Urban Agency Architects Ltd and Offaly County Council in partnership with Clara Town Team have completed the second phase of Public Consultation to ensure the views and comments on Clara’s Town Centre First Plan will be considered to ensure local knowledge informs the opportunities that come forward over the next number of years.

Banagher Painting Scheme

Offaly County Council in conjunction with residential and commercial property owners in Banagher have now completed the Banagher Painting Scheme

Offaly County Councils signs urban design team contracts with Urban Agency Architects Ltd...

Offaly County Council is pleased to announce the signing of urban design team contracts with Urban Agency Architects Ltd to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Clara.