Launch of Masterplan for Banagher Marina
Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick officially launched the Banagher Marina & Environs Masterplan at Crank House, Banagher on Friday 12th April, 2024. The Marina Master Plan was funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund in partnership with Offaly County Council and sets out a […]
Festival of Gardens and Nature to take place in Ballintubbert Gardens and House
The newest festival to take place in the Midlands is a unique celebration of gardening and nature. The Festival of Gardens and Nature will take place in the beautiful surroundings of Ballintubbert Gardens and House in County Laois on the weekend of 20th and 21st April 2024. Garden designer Catherine FitzGerald has teamed up with […]
Midlands Cakemaker wins Gold
Are these the best cakes you have ever seen? From Moate, County Westmeath, Tanya Ross is an award-winning decorator who has made cakes for the likes of Google, the Late Late Show, Conor McGregor, Bob Geldof, and the late Shane MacGowan. Her business is called ‘Novel-T Cakes’ and she specialises in creating custom-made cakes for […]
Laois Mountain Biker is an Eco-Hero
For Laois man Stephen McEvoy, mountain biking is much more than a hobby, it’s about keeping trails clean and litter-free. Stephen, is a founder of TrashFreemtb, and he recently received the ‘Outsider Eco-Hero of the Year award’ from Outsider.ie, in recognition for not only his litter-picking, but also his work in galvanising the Irish mountain […]
Dead Centre Brewing Athlone Turns 5!
“If I had chosen to put Dead Centre Brewing in an industrial estate, I wouldn’t still be in business, because the Shannon, the bar and the restaurant, are the stars of the show here!” (Liam Tutty owner) Liam Tutty loves his job. Running a bar, a restaurant, and a brewery is not a simple job […]
People’s Discovery Visitor Attraction: A €30m Sustainable Gem mooted for the Midlands
In a bid to transform eco-tourism in the Midlands, plans for a ground-breaking €30 million visitor experience, the People’s Discovery Visitor Attraction, are in development. Nestled in the heart of Ballaghurt Bog in Co. Offaly, the visionary project would centre on sustainability and environmental education. The project is led by Peatlands and People in collaboration […]
Spring is in the air at Birr Castle
Birr Castle Demesne is one of Ireland’s most extraordinary places. Created over generations it is an environmental and scientific time capsule, a living breathing and evolving place of beauty and inspiration. Now is the time to see Ireland’s finest private collection of magnolias in bloom and the cherry blossoms appearing in a riot of pastel […]
Fore Distillery, why not give it a shot!
Fore Distillery is a new craft distillery producing it’s own Golden Rum, White Rum, Poitin and Whiskey. Located close to the picturesque village and Fore Abbey in County Westmeath, they offer guided tours and tasting, with the ‘Barrel and Bean Cafe’ on site. Head Distiller & Founder, Oliver Guirke gives the guided tours and tasting, […]
Drive to make Birr Castle a World Heritage Site
Birr Castle and Demesne recently hosted a significant gathering when important stakeholders came together to agree on a shared vision for the future. The meeting was held to help achieve World Heritage Site recognition for the members of the Astronomical Observatories of Ireland; Birr Castle Demesne, Armagh Observatory and Dunsink Observatory. The objective of the […]
