CW: Ex-priest’s fully suspended sentence for violent sexual assaults of vulnerable woman is overturned, reports Paul Neilan ☎️ Free support available 24/7 on National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800778888 irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

A Garda helicopter captured footage of members of the “Wall organised crime group” digging up almost €80,000 buried in coffee jars in a suburban Dublin field. The cash was in Lidl coffee jars. You'd think with that money they'd go for Maxwell House! 🤨 irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

What a busy day in Rang a Sé!!

CW: Galway man (40) jailed for 13.5 years for ‘relentless’ sexual abuse & rape of niece, report Fiona Ferguson & e.d. ☎️Free, confidential support after sexual abuse on 24hr National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800778888 irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

The Irish For The word we have on The Aran Islands for the sound of the wind blowing through wires, gates, rushes, trees (not that we have many), etc., is "seabhrán". It's also the word for any weird sounds like TV, radio, phone interference.

Huge congratulations to our Confirmation Class! We hope you all enjoyed your special day!

Míle Buíochas to our Parents Association! 6th Class were delighted to receive their hoodies today!

Credit Union Quiz 2024! Best of luck to our Junior and Senior teams tonight!

Suggestion for season 11 of Home Of The Year: mandatory explanation of where the kids keep all their stuff.

Man (55) jailed for 7.5yrs over ‘atrocious’ rape of wife’s friend in Dublin park,report e.d. Fiona Ferguson Addressing other victims,she said while they may feel “so very alone”,she hoped sharing her story would help them see “you are not isolated” 1/2 independent.ie/irish-news/cou…

Well done to Anna & Matilda, who represented Durrow NS at Offaly's Most Enterprising Student Awards earlier this week. What an achievement girls. We are all so proud of you both!

CW: Man jailed for ‘predatory’ attempted rape of woman in toilets in Dublin city bar, writes Fiona Ferguson ☎️Free, confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence on 24hr National Helpline 1800778888 irishtimes.com/crime-law/cour…

What a scene at half time in Glenisk O'Connor Park Official Offaly GAA Leinster GAA

No point canvassing in #Offaly tonight. Doubt anyone left in Offaly Official Offaly GAA #gaa

Congratulations to Official Offaly GAA on beating Dublin GAA in the U20’s Leinster hurling final. Some scenes here in portlaoise.

Three merit certificates are awarded in the Court Reporting – Print / Online category. Congratulations to Shane Phelan (Irish Independent), Hannah McCarthy (The Irish Times) and Fiona Ferguson (CCC Nuacht News Agency). #JMA24

This is Helen Hulick, a burglary witness, who caused a stir in a downtown LA courtroom by wearing slacks in 1938. Hulick was quoted in the LA Times saying, "You tell the judge I will stand on my rights. If he orders me to change into a dress I won't do it. I like slacks. They're

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Congratulations to our Girls football team who were crowned Offaly Cumann na mBunscol County Champions 2024. They put on a tremendous display against their friends in Ballinamere. Well done to both teams for a wonderful game of friendship and skill. Darú Abú!

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.