It was found in a box in someones attic.
A tin of 122 year old chocolates has sold at auction for £500 sterling.
The The Rowntree’s product contained several bars of chocolate and was recently found in a box of junk in someone’s attic.
The tin with it's contents fully intact had been produced during the reign of Queen Victoria who commissioned the bars to be sent to British troops fighting in the Boer War.
Madness Leads First Line-Up Announcement For Award Winning Laois Festival
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Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
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Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
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Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
Laois Choir Strikes Gold At Pride Of Place Awards
The Timahoe Male Choir took home the prize last Friday.
Country Music Night To Take Place In Laois
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Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips
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Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects
Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
