Offaly news

Clough/Ballacolla draw curtain on memorable Ballinamere-Durrow season

AIB Leinster Club Junior ‘A’ Camogie Championship semi-final: Ballinamere-Durrow lose out

Edenderry’s Leinster dream ended by goal-hungry Boardsmill

Leinster Club Intermediate Ladies Football Championship semi-final: Edenderry v Boardsmill

SBK deny K-K seven in a row with penalty shootout win after feast of fantastic hurling

Molloy Environmental Systems U20 Hurling Championship final replay: Shinrone/Ballyskenach-Killavilla v Kilcormac-Killoughey

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

Tributes were paid to the Irish traditional musician at his funeral on Saturday.

‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin

It came as a cyclist was being pursued by two gardai in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached

It comes after 10 days of intensive talks on public sector pay, and threats of further strike action.

Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny

The man, aged in his 70s, was a pedestrian.

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

A second man was also injured during the incident in Tralee, Co Kerry, while a man in his 40s has been arrested.

Man dies after assault in Tralee

Gardaí are appealing for information that may assist their investigation.

Offaly columnist reflects on the quiet sadness of November

November will pass, the leaves will fall, and another year will draw to a close. But the love we carry need not fade with the season. Let us remember our loved ones in prayer, carry them gently in our hearts, and honour them through the lives we live.

Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place

His funeral is scheduled for St Conleth’s Parish Church in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers participated in a nationwide strike in October.

Hard working St Brigid's coast through against off the pace Timahoe

Leinster Club Junior Football Championship first round

Man drunk at Tullamore train station had been in jail for six years

Twenty-seven-year-old had previous conviction for burglary and assault where Clara pensioner was beaten with a shovel and a bat

Presented fake Romanian licence in Offaly after seeing TikTok video

Man fined at Tullamore District Court after he tried to exchange false Romanian licence for Irish one at National Driver Licence Service office

My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade tops album chart 20 years after release

The record has been reissued to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Three men who planned to bomb mosque jailed in Dublin

The three men all entered guilty pleas earlier this year.

Spate of walkovers places spotlight on Offaly U20 Football Championship

Too many walkovers conceded in Offaly U20 Football Championship

Not ‘going to be easy’ for Ireland to return to Eurovision, RTÉ boss says

RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst also said he does not believe it will be possible for organisers to remove Israel from the competition.

PICTURES: Great turnout as Púca Spooka Halloween experience returns to Offaly

The annual Halloween event took place at Lloyd Town Park in Tullamore on October 24

‘Very significant’ increase in CUH workforce has to be ‘tempered’

Clinical directors at Cork University Hospital urged Micheál Martin to order an independent assessment of its staffing needs.

RTÉ boss ‘careful about trampling’ on competitors

Kevin Bakhurst said he was annoyed that ‘unfair criticism’ had been thrown at RTÉ.

Making work pay must remain at the heart of Government policy Offaly breakfast told

Packed Tullamore Budget breakfast hears Tánaiste Simon Harris outline key measures in Budget 2027

BUSTED: RTE's new three-part documentary dives deep into Ireland's biggest drug busts

An exciting new in-depth RTE documentary into Ireland’s biggest drug busts is set to air very soon

Public sector unions say ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail

The proposed date of the next nationwide walkout would be Wednesday November 11.

Court hearing for man accused of Offaly medical centre window damage

Drug possession charge also brought at Tullamore District Court against man with local address

Offaly farmers urged to 'identify exactly' contractors cutting back hedges

ICMSA county chairman, Pat O'Brien asks farmers to note the names of any contractors doing hedgerow maintenance on behalf of the ESB

ALDI opens doors to new store in town on Offaly border

New €8 million store in Moate creates 30 permanent local jobs

Garda work-to-rule highlights ‘increase in chaos’ in justice system – Sinn Féin

Matt Carthy also cited the criminal legal aid dispute and prison overcrowding ‘on Jim O’Callaghan’s watch’.

Met Éireann reveals Halloween 2026 weather forecast with good news for most counties

Good news for most trick-or-treaters this Halloween with a promising Met Eireann weather forecast

Police investigate report of ‘assault’ against cleric in Armagh

It comes following an incident involving Enoch Burke.

PICTURES: Annual Tom Godley Schools Cross Country held in Tullamore

The memorial athletics event took place at the Tullamore Harriers on October 13

Homeless figures not published because of industrial action – department

Public sector workers are engaged in a work-to-rule action and also participated in a nationwide strike earlier this month.

Hocus Pocus for Dóchas set to bring Halloween magic to Offaly

Hocus Pocus for Dóchas returns to Lough Boora Discovery Park on this Saturday, October 31

Irish learner drivers warned over major new rule change coming into place very soon

These major changes will soon apply to learner permit holders in Ireland

€30,000 funding approved to support the international motorsport career of Alex Dunne

John Clendennen calls for permanent support pathway for international sporting talent

Late Mick Hogan was one of the personalities who give Birr GAA club its heart and soul

Mick Hogan made a huge contribution to Birr GAA Club in a variety of ways

Shoe insole could ease pain for those living with skin condition

People with the most common variant of epidermolysis bullosa endure severe blisters on their feet, even after short walks.

Marathon weekend success for Kinnitty Athletic Club

Ten Kinnitty AC members took on the 26.2 mile challenge in extremely wet and windy conditions

PICTURES: Offaly Comhaltas branch celebrate 30th anniversary

Rahan Comhaltas marked the milestone with a weekend of music, dance, and community

Commissioner to meet Horkan family

Commissioner Justin Kelly has committed to meeting the family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

16 families and 54 single people are homeless in Offaly

‘Cllr Seán O'Brien commented that the housing situation has improved significantly in the county during the last few years’

Garda work-to-rule directed for major EU Presidency events

Rank-and-file gardaí are to engage in a work-to-rule action during the biggest days of the EU Presidency.

Magnificent, powerful art exhibition opens in Birr Theatre

‘the fontanelle is understood as a doorway: the place through which the spirit enters at birth’

Death of Offaly football great in New York

Late Peter Nolan made terrific contribution to Offaly and Clara football before emigration to New York in 1960

Sixty-six-year-old Offaly learner driver banned for two years

Woman with no L plates displayed stopped by garda near Tullamore was unaccompanied and had no insurance

DUP ‘blocked’ Michelle O’Neill from engaging with Irish president

It has also been claimed that the meeting with Catherine Connolly in October was just postponed.

Sinn Féin TDs interviewed by police over Garvaghy Road protest

Pearse Doherty and Matt Carthy attended a police station in Belfast for interview on Thursday afternoon.

Offaly retailers named among winners at Excellence Awards event

Four County Offaly stores have been named among the best Gala Retail stores in Ireland

Macklemore says he has ‘endless love’ for supporters of Free Palestine tour

The rapper said he ‘couldn’t have imagined a better place to begin this tour’.

Gardaí say reported drug-related intimidation just ‘tip of the iceberg’

Commissioner Justin Kelly said drug-related intimidation has ‘been around for a long time’ and has led to death.

‘Dead wedding’ Halloween theme transforms Dublin home

The display draws scores of people to the area including schoolchildren and this year is in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland.

Farmers in Lower Ormond call for Garda patrols

Farmers organised a public meeting in Ballingarry focused on crime

Gardaí ‘dealing with more mental health interventions than ever’

Commissioner Justin Kelly said mental health interventions are taking gardaí away from frontline policing.

Offaly man facing activation of suspended sentence for drugs offence

Guilty plea at Tullamore District Court to drug possession nearly a year ago could trigger imposition of three-month jail term for previous conviction

Social Democrat TD Whitmore calls for data centre public register

Jennifer Whitmore said the growth of the centres had been ‘shrouded in secrecy’.

Bikers sought to escort woman on her final journey in Offaly

The late Maricica Maicariu was passionate about bikers and will be honoured on journey from Tullamore to Killeigh

U2 announce two London gigs next summer on Greatest Show On Earth tour

They will play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 18 and 19.

German artist's exhibition on peatlands opens in Offaly

Peatlands is a community engaged exhibition which explores the deep and evolving relationship between people and peatland landscapes in Kilcormac

Burke banned from going within 100 metres of school

The High Court in Dublin also heard that he now owes 238,268.18 euro in fines.

Moldovan Mercedes driver fined €300 for speeding near Offaly border

Speed check on Dublin-Galway motorway near Kilbeggan recorded 33-year-old travelling at 150km/h, Tullamore District Court is told

OPINION (AN COLÚN): When Irish Christians were harsh & cold 

The Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home in Roscrea operated from 1932 to 1970 and was run by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Leading Pitch & Putt Club in Offaly pays tribute to 'one of greatest ever members'

Tullamore Pitch & Club remembers the late Alo O’Connell

PICTURES: Clodiagh Gaels celebrate Offaly Junior A Hurling title

Clodiagh Gaels beat St Rynagh's in a fiercely contested Junior A Hurling Championship final at St Brendan's Park, Birr on Sunday

Resolution sought for school transport issues for Offaly families

Clendennen presses Minister for solution for Shinrone, Killavilla and Mount Heaton families ahead of September 2027

Iconic RTE Radio 1's Ceili House to broadcast from Offaly pub this Saturday night

A special celebration of Offaly's rich musical heritage recorded at John Lee's Bar & Venue in Tullamore

Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits – Harris

The city will host two major events in two days next month as part of Ireland’s ongoing presidency of the EU Council.

Offaly student receives prestigious University of Galway Excellence Scholarship

Former Coláiste Naomh Cormac student was awarded the scholarship after achieving the highest CAO points score among her cohort of 75 first-year Pharmacy students

Banagher Men’s Shed celebrates official opening of new home at former fire station in Offaly

Simon Harris rejects ‘characterisation’ of phone call with Patrick O’Donovan

The Tánaiste confirmed he spoke to the culture minister shortly before Mr O’Donovan fell ill at a conference in Limerick and was taken to hospital.

MillyTattoo in Birr: Meet the artist behind the studio

Meet Milly, the artist behind MillyTattoo in Birr, Co. Offaly. Read about her return to art in Ireland and her one-to-one approach to tattooing.

Tidy Towns groups play an invaluable community role in Offaly

Paying tribute to each of the winning areas and all committees in Offaly who take part in the competition, the Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Declan Harvey said the contribution of these volunteers to their communities was phenomenal.

Historic Offaly hurl to lead fundraiser walk for GAA pitch in the county

Shinrone fundraising walk will be held on November 1st in support of the new pitch & walkway project

Calling all Offaly farmers: Discover how forestry can add value to your farm

‘Lets Talk Trees’ meeting organised by Teagasc in the region

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Golf any time, any weather: New 24-hour indoor golf business set to tee off in Offaly

Celebrity Traitors to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches

Friday’s episode concluded before revealing who had been eliminated.

More than a quarter of adults have experienced sexual violence – report

Women, younger adults, bisexual individuals and gay men face significantly higher risks, while most perpetrators are known to victims, it found.

Offaly duo to appear on brand new series of 'Opry le Daniel' on TG4

Offaly’s Olivia Douglas and Simon Casey to take the stage with Daniel O’Donnell

Taoiseach says new initiative needed for defining debate on Irish unity

Micheál Martin criticised rhetoric over the ‘inevitability’ of Irish unification.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): It would be better if we didn't fall back 

‘Willet argued that the sun was shining for hours while people were asleep’

Car written off in accident at dangerous Idle Corner junction

In the last number of years many accidents have happened at the junction

Health Cultures – the home of organic and whole foods in Tullamore

Owned and managed by Anna Hafeez, Health Cultures is a virtual one-stop shop for all your health foods, whole foods and organic foods needs

Taking a moment for the season – mindfulness with Roscrea's Emma

Monthly mindfulness with Roscrea’s Emma Coonan

'Small farmer' accused of offence at National Ploughing gets legal aid

Roscommon man charged with breach of Public Order Act earns €150 a week, Tullamore District Court is told

Cars burned out in Ferbane area in drugs intimidation incidents

‘He said the drug gangs are targeting farming families because they know they have the assets to sell to pay off the drug debts’

Sinn Fein TD backs Ó Snodaigh who chairs charity in money-laundering probe

There is no suggestion of wrongdoing on Mr Ó Snodaigh’s behalf and the Dublin TD is not under criminal investigation.

Offaly's councillors demand no more delay on Midlands Hospice

‘Cllr Liam Quinn praised the engineers for coming up with a good solution to the Arden Lane problem’

Jessie Buckley and Tobias Menzies among stars lined up for Royal Court Theatre

Oscar-winning actress Buckley will star in Nina Segal’s play Afterbirth.

North Tipp village 'plagued' by speeding, heavy traffic and tailgating

‘It shouldn't take five years or more to get projects like this up and running’

Dramatic fare increases on Ballybrophy Line 'make no sense'

Dramatic fare hikes on the railroad serving Roscrea, Nenagh, Cloughjordan and more rural stations

PICTURES: Tullamore Camera Club members showcase their latest eye-catching photos

The latest collection from the members illustrate their remarkable skills behind the lens

Roscrea Halloween fireworks display details announced

Roscrea’s annual fireworks display is a Halloween highlight

Justice Minister and Law Society agree engagement to resolve legal aid dispute

Both sides met at the Department of Justice on Wednesday morning.

Visit Brittas Lake in the Slieve Bloom mountains with the local hiking club

An opportunity for a chat and a hike to Brittas Lake in the Slieve Bloom mountains

Tánaiste confirms he made ‘routine’ call to Patrick O’Donovan on day he fell ill

Simon Harris rejected a suggestion he had asked the Culture Minister to consider his position in the phone call.

This unusual VPN has slashed its subscription price by 75% (aff)

Scientists who met at CERN helped create it, and some of its servers sit on a former military base. But it’s the 75% discount that might first catch your attention

Offaly man warned of prison sentence if he breaks drug laws again

'He'll be serving time' Judge Andrew Cody said when Edenderry 22-year-old appeared at Tullamore District Court

Roscrea Library hosts Tipperary Festival of Science

Roscrea Library have several exciting events planned

Sinn Féin sets out ‘constructive’ support for citizenship reform

Sinn Féin has set out qualified support for Government proposals on citizenship.