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Another ‘Golden’ moment for Inistioge

Another Golden moment for Inistioge Inistioge 2 points behind Tidiest Village, 3 from overall winner! At the Tidy Towns Awards in Croke Park on Friday, Inistioge was awarded our third gold medal, with a score of 373 points. This was two points less than the tidiest village, Geashill, Co Offaly with 375 and just three […]

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O’Donnell’s Pub has Closed

This week we heard the sad news that O’Donnell’s pubs, a major landmark in Inistioge for many decades was to close its doors on Sept 27th. All in Inistioge wish Edie and all the O’Donnell family well in future and thank them for their wonderful hospitality over the years. Ni fheicimid a leitheid aris. Click […]

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Debut novel from Inistioge-based author acclaimed

Irish/Australian writer, Brendan Casey, released his debut novel, She That Lay Silent-Like Upon Our Shore in June 2023. The book has had great reviews including from Booker Prize-winning author, Anne Enright. Brendan has lived in Inistioge for many years. ‘On a remote island in the northern seas an unnamed boy is exiled from his community […]

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Keep Her Lit Festival Parking and Traffic Management Notice

Keep Her Lit Festival Parking and Traffic Management Notice Keep Her Lit Folk and Traditional Music Festival returns to Inistioge village from Friday 18th August – Sunday 20th August. Keep Her Lit honours the memory of much-missed members of the community, Dave Donohoe and Johnny O’Donnell. There will be traditional music sessions, intimate indoor and outdoor concerts, a céilí, workshops and […]

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Inistioge Tidy Towns Christmas Raffle

The annual Inistioge Tidy Towns Christmas Raffle will be held on Sunday 4th December at 4pm on the Square. There will be the usual array of wonderful prizes: a Michael Holden ceramic, a piece of jewellry designed by Eimear Vize Designs, hampers, vouchers from local businesses and an array of seasonal goodies.  Raffle tickets will […]

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