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Waterford and Offaly primed for promotion from Division 1B • Mar. 2, 2025, 10:03 PM ET (Irish Times)
GAA Saturday as it happened: Tipperary beat Cork in hurling as Dublin beat Derry in football • Feb. 22, 2025, 10:35 AM ET (Irish Times)
Allianz Football League: Cavan see off Louth and Antrim beaten heavily by Offaly • Feb. 17, 2025, 1:58 AM ET (BBC)

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County Offaly, Ireland
County Offaly, Ireland
Telescope at Birr Castle
Tullamore: Charleville Castle
Saint Ciaran of Clonmacnoise's church
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