Offaly news

‘I’ve got options’ – Shane Lowry unsure if he’ll play season-ending events in Middle East as Matt Fitzpatrick expresses doubts

McDonald: Hostility towards whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána ‘as bad as ever’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over Garda Protected Disclosures as Dáil Éireann resumed.

Launch of new 'Essays From Roscrea' book planned

‘Essays From Roscrea’ will be launched by John Lupton, Chairman of Roscrea Community Development Council

Dublin Zoo issues urgent warning as scammers target Irish families with fake giveaways

The scams advertise supposed giveaways, including free zoo tickets and ‘back-to-school’ packs

Taoiseach rejects calls for windfall tax on energy companies profits

Micheál Martin said there is “no evidence” it would reduce prices, but added it would be kept under review.

€280k for North Tipp described as a 'game changer'

Deputy Ryan O’Meara TD welcomes “game changer” funding for North Tipperary

Man remanded on bail accused of offence at National Ploughing

Breach of Public Order Act allegedly committed by 60-year-old Roscommon man at Screggan on opening day of championships

Opposition TDs call on ROI footballers to follow Ed Sheeran acts and speak out

They have been encouraged to speak up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixture with Israel, after Ed Sheeran’s supporting acts left his tour.

PICTURES: Crowds flock to Experience Offaly ploughing pavilion

The Experience Offaly Pavilion at the National Ploughing Championships has been showcasing all the Faithful County has to offer to thousands of visitors.

Tunnelling and station construction works for Dublin metro to begin in 2028

The cost of building the MetroLink has more than doubled in the last four years, with the estimated price now between 14.44 billion euro to 17.49bn.

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted two weeks early

Uisce Éireann has urged people to continue using water carefully despite the lifting of the restrictions

Five Offaly firms display their wares in Ploughing's Midland Flavours Pavilion

Visitors also get a chance to see live cooking demonstrations with Yvonne Carty of Hey Pesto in Tullamore

Daily Mirror publisher Reach cutting 220 jobs in editorial overhaul

The national and regional publisher is also shutting its KentLive, AberdeenLive and GalwayBeo titles.

‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

The US rapper spoke out in support of the people of Gaza and the West Bank.

‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

A judge has predicted it is ‘now inevitable that people are going to get hurt’ due to delays in court amid the dispute over criminal legal aid.

PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway in Offaly

Can you spot anyone you know in our gallery?

Man arrested after incident with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Ploughing Championships

A man has been arrested after a public order incident which is believed to have involved Taoisech Micheál Martin at the National Ploughing Championships on Monday.

Vex Robotics a big hit with young and old at Ploughing

Over 3,00 Offaly students taking part in Offaly County Council driven programme

Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle horror collision

The female in her 30s is being treated for non-life threatening injuries

Man charged after motor theft and criminal damage in Offaly town

A man was arrested and appeared before a local court in Offaly over the weekend after a vehicle was stolen and criminal damage was caused in Edenderry on Friday last.

Traffic flowing smoothly into drizzly Screggan Ploughing site

Today promises another packed programme on Day Two of the Ploughing.

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s tour band Beoga all posted on social media that they had withdrawn from the tour.

‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

The representative body has called for the fee structure dispute to be resolved by the new legal year on October 5.

Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday.

Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

US rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran Loop Tour and vocalising support for Gaza.

Suns shines down on Screggan as 77,000 attend first day of Ploughing

From cutting-edge agricultural machinery and world-class livestock to food, shopping and family entertainment, the site was buzzing, with something on offer for visitors of all ages

Birr steel craftsman reaches national awards final

‘Every piece I craft is original and lovingly built’

Birr and Roscrea sisters walking in Bulgaria for Cystic Fibrosis

Ireland has the highest incidence (per head of population) of CF in the world

WATCH: Flares and live music create electric atmosphere at Tap Marquee in Screggan

The entertainment was in full swing at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan this afternoon as hundreds were entertained at the Brewery Tap Marquee.

Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.

Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

It will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.

Next CAP and cashflow pressures set to dominate Ploughing says IFA

IFA will also be using the event to raise key priorities in the upcoming Budget and the cashflow challenges

‘People are entitled to protest’: Taoiseach on criticism from President’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly criticised the Taoiseach and US President while protesting against the visit of Donald Trump.

Warning to Irish motorists as major licence changes set to come into effect

Irish drivers could be forced to retake theory test and 12 lessons under new rules

Taoiseach signals cut to tax on home heating oil in Budget

Micheál Martin said the Government is ‘conscious’ of the global impacts on fuel and on energy prices.

Retail units and housing development planned for Offaly village

A development of 25 houses and two retail units is planned in Rhode Village, following the submission of a planning application to Offaly County Council in recent days.

Memorable week in store as National Ploughing Championships gets underway in Offaly

Up to 80,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of the Ploughing in Screggan

SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.

PICTURES: Do you recognise any of these faces at the 2026 Ploughing Championships?

Today is Day One of the annual Ploughing Championships in Offaly

President Connolly calls for 'urgent' change during Ploughing address

President Catherine Connolly was speaking at the opening of the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly

Garda Comissioner says focus remains on extradition of transnational criminals

The Garda Commissioner said ‘there’s certainly other people that we’re looking at’.

'Nicest woman you’d meet' - Funeral announced for much-loved Irish mother killed in Australia

Annmarie O’Reilly who was killed in Australia last month will be laid to rest in Kilkenny

Garda Commissioner says resources are ‘being thrown’ at policing burglary gangs

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, he said specialised units are in place to deal with the issue.

'I don't want to be spending no more time in jail' says Offaly man

Judge praises homeless 30-year-old for overcoming heroin and Tullamore District Court hears he's now trying to give up alcohol

Offaly GAA launch ambitious partnership for physical development of young players

Offaly GAA in bid to halt “sliding standards”

Soaring cost of home-heating oil to be tackled in Budget, Taoiseach says

Earlier Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said home-heating oil will be examined as a ‘specific issue’ as cost of filling standard household tank up by 59pc in a year

Social Democrats say Eoin Hayes not in hiding from constituency press conference

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes is not in hiding, the party said.

ALERT: Security reminder for those attending National Ploughing Championships 2026

An important security reminder has been issued to those attending the National Ploughing Championships over the next few days in Screggan, just outside Tullamore.

Offaly GAA still awaiting planning permission for Faithful Fields development

Offaly GAA trying to come up with traffic solution at training ground

Tullamore D.E.W. visit helped put Irish whiskey tariffs on Trump’s agenda

Visit turned out to be far more significant than anyone could have anticipated

Huge weekend looms for Offaly hurling clubs

Big double bills for Tullamore and Birr

Two dead following separate horror collisions as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward

Two men aged in their 50s and 60s have passed away

Bog-based roads in Offaly shrinking due to dry weather

Call for extra funding from central Government for roads with peat foundation

Rain, hail or shine, RTÉ will be at The Ploughing in Offaly

RTÉ brings three packed days of live radio, entertainment, news, weather and fun

President Catherine Connolly to officially open Ploughing at 12 noon

Already tens of thousands of people have made the trek to Tullamore for the three day event

Rain, hay or shine, RTÉ will be at The Ploughing in Offaly

RTÉ brings three packed days of live radio, entertainment, news, weather and fun

Key footballer and hurler get red cards overturned by Offaly GAA Hearings Committee

Donohue and Kealey free to play big semi-finals

Seven in 10 drivers underestimated annual motoring costs

The study was funded by the Department of Transport

Death of legendary Offaly and Tullamore hurling figure

Tullamore man managed Offaly to big 1980s breakthrough wins

Five Offaly producers to feature at Midlands Flavours Pavilion

Midlands Ireland/Midlands Flavours Pavilion to showcase culinary excellence and the region's many strengths at the National Ploughing Championships

Tullamore complete back to back minor camogie victories

Offaly Camogie Minor A final

Is this the most dangerous street traffic-wise in Tullamore?

'Mayhem as cars race to get into a gap before the next car comes up' – Harvey

Tullamore Harriers athletes represents Ireland in mountain running

Tullamore Harriers news

PICTURES: Shane Lowry's uncle leads Offaly pub's 70th anniversary celebrations

CLARA erupted in celebration on Sunday evening after one of their own, Shane Lowry assuredly won the Amigen Irish Open in Doonbeg, county Clare.

Sisters critically injured in M9 crash 'getting stronger' as they share recovery update

A GoFundMe page for the Carlow family has raised over €822,000 since its launch last month

Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after Live 27 tour announcement

The band, led by Noel and his brother Liam, will return to Knebworth, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park.

Tipp jackpot winners reveal travel plans after €8.2-million win in Offaly

The winning ticket was sold in an Offaly motorway service station

First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit

The first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff on Monday morning.

RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Offaly GAA club trustee and popular bus driver

Ballycumber GAA has led tributes to the late Tom Doolan who was a club trustee for almost half a century and passed away over the weekend.

Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

Fans must register before Thursday at 4pm for a chance to buy tickets.

Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38-show tour

The band played two fan favourite concerts at the venue on August 10 and 11 1996.

Sisters injured in Kildare's M9 crash issue new statement

The family were travelling to Dublin Airport for an early morning flight to England

PICTURES: Roscrea rocks for inaugural Castle Street Festival

A fantastic day of music and fun for all the family in Roscrea

Offaly Pool Association ranking season gets underway

Pool season up and running

Sisters seriously injured in M9 horror crash ‘getting stronger’

Ella Hendricken, Niamh Kinsella and Alma Kinsella, aged in their 20s and 30s, and a young boy were seriously injured when a car crashed into them.

O’Neill accused of ‘cosplaying’ as First Minister at Cardiff independence summit

The DUP has made clear that the Sinn Féin vice president had no authority to attend the event as a representative of the NI Executive.

LIVE UPDATES: National Ploughing Championships in Offaly - traffic, pictures and weather latest

The National Ploughing Championship have returned to Screggan, just outside Tullamore in Co Offaly and we have all the fun, news, traffic and weather latest from the site. Follow our dedicated live blog below.

€100,000 milestone reached as work begins to shape on Daingean's new athletics track

Booming club proceeds with ambitious development plans

Donald Trump’s support of Irish unity ‘should come as no surprise to unionists’

The US president made his comments in support of Irish unity during his two-day visit to Ireland.

Businesses in Tullamore preparing for busy period during Ploughing

'Fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience everything Tullamore has to offer' declares Tullamore Chamber President

DUP never ‘hitched wagon’ to Donald Trump, Robinson says

The DUP leader said his party’s past engagement with Mr Trump should not be misinterpreted as support for the US president.

Irish ferry passengers warned as major passport rule change to come into effect this month

The rules will come into effect from September 28, 2026

Machinery safety in focus as HSA returns to the Ploughing in Tullamore

Interactive dramatisation and virtual reality experience will help visitors recognise the risks from unstable bales and farm machinery

Offaly 'guests' help Sligo to great win in New York senior football final

Kellaghan will be back for Rhode semi-final

WATCH: Shane Lowry aims dig at GAA neighbours in hilarious pub sing-song

Shane Lowry celebrated his Amgen Irish Open 2026 in typical style, with a can of Bulmers in his hand singing GAA songs in a local pub.

Shane Lowry moves up in the betting for RTE Sports Person of the Year

Odds of 3/1 say the Offaly man will win the coveted RTÉ Sports Person of the Year 2026 prize

Men need to ‘cop on’ – Taoiseach reacts to O’Leary’s rape comments

But Micheál Martin refused to say whether the Ryanair boss should apologise for the remarks about rape.

Taoiseach ‘planted a seed’ when he raised US tariffs on whiskey with Trump

The US president brought his two-day visit to Ireland to a close on Sunday.

Irish Revolut customers warned as fraudsters obtain passport and driving licence scans

ESET Ireland has warned that ‘leaked passports do not expire’

€10.3m in funding will transform the face of Tullamore town centre

Over €6m allocated for link between O’Connor Square and Church St

Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is ‘very much alive’: Michelle O’Neill

The leaders of Sinn Fein, SNP and Plaid Cymru signed a joint memorandum of understanding at a meeting in Cardiff.

Trump’s support of Irish unity ‘should come as no surprise to unionists’

The US president made his comments in support of Irish unity during his two-day visit to Ireland.

National bronze pitch and putt medals for Offaly teams

Offaly ladies and mens teams play well

Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders

The group met in their capacity as party leaders – rather than as officials in their respective governments.

Clara erupts in celebration as Shane Lowry wins second Irish Open

Shane's uncle Tommy Scanlon joins the double party at Dolan's pub 70th anniversary

Temperatures to hit 24 degrees in some parts today but experts pinpoint dramatic turnaround

Heavy and persistent rain is expected to sweep across the country this afternoon

Offaly woman completes 300th parkrun at Mountlucas venue

Mountlucas parkrun takes place at Bord na Móna Mountlucas windfarm every Saturday morning at 9.30am sharp

Offaly site converted into 'tented city' for Ploughing this week

All systems for National Ploughing Championships at Screggan from Tuesday to Thursday

Bracknagh hoping for late reprieve as big football fixtures announced

Double bills for O’Connor Park on the Saturday and Sunday