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Our reporter Mairead Brennan has been at Shane Lowry's club Esker Hills this afternoon where they're celebrating his win 

Esker Hills Celebrating Shane Lowry

The Offaly County Board of Comhaltas held their annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday 8th November in the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore. 
The ceremony was broadcast live on Coppers and Brass with a full 2 hour show of live music from members of the Offaly Comhaltas Branch.
Padraig Duffy and Mairead Brennan are your hosts. 

Coppers And Brass - Offaly Comhaltas Awards Ceremony 081115.MP3

Families and friends to those who lost their life to suicide gathered yesterday in the Queen of Peace church in Coosan, Athlone. 

The celebration of light was organised by Console and it gave people a chance to reflect with song, music and poetry. 

A special lighting of candles was also marked by a minutes silence, while music was supplied by Simon Casey, Joe Mc Caul and the Roscommon Solstice Choir. 

Philomena Mulvahill opened the service with a poem. Our reporter Mairead Brennan was there for us. 


Families and Friends gather to remember those who lost their lives to Suicide

The Offaly town of Kilcormac is attempting to develop a sustainable community while improving the health of its 1700 residents. 

Kilcormac Development Association and the Offaly Local Development Company have launched a 5-year plan with a focus on youth needs, the elderly, health, enterprise and education. 

Our reporter Mairead Brennan has been finding out more and began by speaking to Community project manager Sylvia Sweeney 

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