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 2021 AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 24th at 12 noon followed by lunch at the Court Hotel, Tullamore.
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
Shannon Harbour Visit - October 2019 - Pictures
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
Cora Stronge Smith
Cathaoirleach
Frank Brennan
Secretary
Tom McGee
Treasurer
Contact Us
Secretary: Frank Brennan 085-7483380 Email: proinsiasob@gmail.com
Cathaoirleach: Cora Strong Smith 087-2518506 Email: corageorge@eircom.net
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