Offaly

The original founders and movers of the branch were the late Ted Flynn, Sadie Leonard and Liz Egan who became Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary respectively at the first minuted meeting in November 2000. As funds were very limited they appealed  for a contribution from Tullamore Branch INTO with Virginia Duffy approaching Birr/Banagher Branch. £300 and £100 were kindly donated and much appreciated.

 

These original organisers were very committed and the membership expanded quickly and has now exceeded 150.

Ted remained as Chairman until 2008 and Liz continued as Secretary until 2011.  Sadie served as Chair for 3 years.

Next Branch Meeting

The 2022 Summer Meeting will be held in The Court Hotel Tullamore on Wednesday June 1st at 12 noon followed by Lunch

ASHLING MURPHY RIP
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ashling Murphy and to the staff and school community of Scoil Naomh Colmcille Durrow on her recent passing . Her senseless murder has shocked the whole country.What should have been a long happy life and teaching career has been tragically ended. 
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.


Together Again! - Autumn 2021

Below is a photo from our first Branch get together and coffee morning at  at Birr Castle  held recently.

Outing to Áras an Uachtaráin, December 2nd, 2019 - Photo Gallery
Members of the Offaly Branch were entertained to tea at Áras an Uachtaráin by the President, Michael D. Higgins. It was a most interesting and enjoyable occasion and a first for the branch.
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Shannon Harbour Visit - October 2019 - Pictures
Some memories of our recent morning in Shannon Harbour where the Grand Canal meets the Shannon .We had a most enjoyable morning led by James Scully in a most informative and enjoyable manner. We were glad to see he had copious notes a reminder of times past…. We concluded proceedings in McIntyres Pub
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Branch visit to Vermeer Exhibition
 

The Branch organised a visit to the Vermeer Exhibition in the National Gallery in September last. It proved very enjoyable and informative. Pictured below are branch members in the gallery lobby after the visit.

Branch Officers

Mary Hickey

Cathaoirleach

Frank Brennan

Secretary

Tom McGee

Treasurer

Contact Us

Secretary:     Frank Brennan 085-7483380  Email: proinsiasob@gmail.com

Cathaoirleach: Mary Hickey 087 9229840 Email: 

 

Guinness Storehouse

Toasting in the new school year at The Guinness Storehouse on September !st Back Maura Mc Hugh Cora Stronge Smith Mary Morris Sr Anne FarrellyM Bridie Dunne Front Marienne Broderick Eileen Ivory Rena Mulligan

Storehouse

Frank Mc Namara and Tony Hogan at the Storehouse

A Toast!

Liam Broderick And Frank Brennan toasting the new school year

A Little Culture!

Sadie Leonard Mary Morris Catherine Morris Bridie Dunne Maura Mc hugh and Liz Egan at arecent branch outing to the National Concert Hall