Published: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 3:44 PM

Last updated: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 4:52 PM

Clara's Angela is â€˜Miss Offaly' - The 1988 Miss Offaly, Clara's Angela Flynn (centre), being congratulated on her success by last year's Miss Offaly, Emer Condron (right) and by Miss Westmeath, Susan Willers.

We have a new 'Down Memory Lane' section!

Published: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 3:44 PM

Last updated: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 4:52 PM

The Offaly Independent has a new 'Down Memory Lane' page and we are inviting readers to send in old photographs and memories from long ago.

If you grew up in the Faithful County and have some great black and white snaps of characters, tradespeople, the neighbours on your street or former classmates, or an interesting photo that you believe would work well in this section, you can send it to news@offalyindependent.ie.

You can also get in touch via our Facebook page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Above: The St Saran's team which defeated Clonkeen CBS in the semi-final of Leinster Colleges JFC B grade in Athy in 1988.

Published: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 3:44 PM

Last updated: Thu 12 Jul 2018, 4:52 PM

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