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A group pictured in Kinnitty during the Offaly Tourism Business Familiarisation Trip

Offaly’s tourism offering praised after business familiarisation trip
Fantastic range of tourism businesses and experiences across Offaly highlighted
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David O’Meara, Founder of Pharmacy Plus Birr, pictured with his team as the company celebrates being honoured with the Business All-Star Community Pharmacy of the Year 2026 and AIBF Pharmacy SuperTeam of the Year 2026 accreditations by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

Offaly pharmacy lands double for community healthcare excellence

Brenda Kinahan from Mulrooney’s Gala, Birr with the wider Mulrooney’s Group as Sean Mulrooney won the Special Merit Award. Pictured (l. to r.): Gwen Culbert, Aoife Finn (Gala Retail), Rita Mulrooney, Brenda Kinahan, Sean Mulrooney, Shane Mulrooney, Carmel Murphy, Paula Mulrooney, Ciara Collins (Gala Retail) and Shane Carroll.

Offaly retailers named among winners at Excellence Awards event

Jiani Guinan who has received a prestigious University of Galway Excellence Scholarship

Offaly student receives University of Galway Excellence Scholarship

Harry Fennell, holding the Shinrone Hurl made by his father Martin for his teammate Bill Barry. The Hurl will once again take to the field at the community fundraiser walk on Sunday 1st November

Historic Offaly hurl to lead fundraiser walk for local GAA pitch

The O'Neill brothers Mark, Paul and Eoin pictured with their parents, Michael and the late Margaret

Midland brothers running a 'Lap for Milford' in memory of late mother

Patrick Byrne as James Connolly

Offaly resident taking lead role in James Connolly folk opera premiere

Kevin Byrne with two of the winning team Michael Cushin and Greta Cushin at Kinnitty Players quiz alongside Lorraine Scully, Lorraine Delaney and Louise Makim.

Offaly drama group's quiz night proves a winning success!

Robert 'Rob' Gallagher from Roscrea

Roscrea mourns after tragic death of popular young pilot

The late Josie McGill, a native of Clareen

Offaly woman to be remembered by daughter-in-law in Dublin marathon

Dave Murphy, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann says Birr investment strengthens the local network

The newlyweds: William O'Donoghue and Gemma Cowen

Hurling star's wedding day to Offaly woman packed with 'wow' moments
Wedding photographer Christina Brosnan shared the first images of the newlyweds on Gemma’s Instagram page this Saturday
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Eoghan Dunphy, Annestown, Co. Waterford , Emmet Dunne, Durrow, Co Laois, Gerard Hickey, Ardee, Co. Louth, Tom Murray, O’Shea Farms, Kilkenny (Irish Carrot Grower’s Group Chairman), John Dockrell, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Irish Carrot Grower’s Group Vice Chairman), Philip Draper, Birr, Co Offaly, and Martin Hickey, Ardee, Co. Louth, are among the nine remaining commercial carrot growers in Ireland.

Offaly carrot grower warns carrots being sold below sustainable levels

Taoiseach Michael Martin and Deputy Tony McCormack at the Tullamore D.E.W. distillery

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

Thomas McCarthy

Strong voices, strong minds - an evening of song, story and community

The late Peter Mulcaire, 2, pictured as he prepared to start his first day of preschool during the week

'Only a baby': Boy killed in horror collision just started preschool

Top 5 shows available to watch on Apple TV including Ted Lasso (aff)

Kinnitty AC members in their new training tops.

Record Kinnitty AC turnout at BNM Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon

Top series available on Apple Podcasts (aff)

Aoife Egan, Lucy Fitzgearld, Sinead Gleeson, Jiani Guinan, Gillian Hayden, Sarah Grimes and Caoimhe Spain jumping for joy after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Coláiste Naomh Cormac.

Great excitement as Offaly students celebrate exam results

Clara in control against Carrig & Riverstown in Saturday's game in Moystown.

Clara secure place In semi-finals but C&R in danger of missing out

See the Threshing mill in action on the day.

Black Bull Threshing Festival returns to Sharavogue next Sunday

Eoghan McEvoy in possession in Clonbullogue's victory over Durrow.

Clonbullogue maintain hopes of making knockout stages
Durrow exit championship after third defeat and face relegation play off
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St Kieran's Church, Clareen, was completed 1901.

Offaly parish all set to celebrate 125 years of St Kieran’s new church

Join the team at Genesis Healthcare Ireland - Tullamore & Carlow

A previous group of winners celebrate their awards.

Offaly County Council Community & Voluntary Group Awards 2026

Top 5 cheap vinyls available on Golden Discs right now (aff)

John Clendennen TD with representatives from Family Carers Ireland

Family carers outline the realities of caring for a loved one

Hugo Loonam (second right) picking up his award at the Customer Service Awards.

Offaly car dealer celebrates customer service award success

Pauric Robbins scored the decisive goal for Tubber.

First half goal decisive as Tubber surprise Cappincur

Adam Strong and Scott Milne get to grips with each other

Daingean's magnificent seven secures third win in a row

Top five Premier League jerseys to buy for next season (aff)

A large crowd gathered to marvel at the very traditional cutting of the corn! Generations together.

The cutting of the corn for forthcoming threshing festival in Offaly

Pictured at the Grand Opening of the Roscrea Tennis Clubhouse were committee members, organisers and official guests (l. to r.) Cllr Michael Smith, Gail O’Meara, Chair of Development Committee of Roscrea Tennis Club, Sean Ryan, Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District, Jane Marks, Chair of Roscrea Tennis Club, and Triona Duggan, Laois Partnership, Peter Ormond, Offaly Development Company, Michael Murray, North Tipperary Development Company, Michael Breen, Roscrea Tennis Club member.

Tennis Club celebrates official opening of new €535,000 clubhouse

Kennedys pictured on their visit to JFK's homestead.

Brilliant sunshine greets annual Clan Gathering in the midlands

Graham Guilfoyle scored three points for Clara

Late Stewart goal snatches draw for Clara in controversial ending

Pictured at the recent SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, held in Killashee Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, were Willie Forde, Forde’s SPAR Arden Road, Tullamore, Ben and Ciara Sweeney, Sweeney’s SPAR Edenderry, Tony McDonnell, SPAR ROA, Gavin Moran and Alice Bergin, McDonagh's SPAR Barrack Obama Plaza, Will Jennings, SPAR Corrib Oil Ferbane, Daniel Majewski, SPAR Corrib Oil Birr and Derek Tuohy, SPAR ROA.

Six Offaly SPAR stores receive top accolade for retail excellence

Over €186,000 in funding announced for community groups across Offaly

Over €186,000 in funding announced for community groups across Offaly

Daingean's Steven Joyce evades two Tullamore men.

Daingean stage second half comeback to make winning start

Ad Feature Up to 70% off at massive Choice Tullamore 1st birthday sale

Almost 33% of people on Jobseeker's Allowance are non-Irish nationals

Road closure signs on the R696 near Carrick-on-Suir this morning

Breaking Motorcyclist aged in his 30s killed as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

Pictured at the Armstrong History event in Crank House were Rene Armstrong, Pauline O'Donovan, James Scully, Ana Laura Cachaza, Mike Feerick.

Armstrong family link between Banagher and Argentina explored

Foroige is on the look out for volunteer mentors

Foróige on look out for volunteer to mentor young people in Offaly

On-street collections are taking place in Offaly on Thursday, June 11th, Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th 2026 to raise funds for Offaly Hospice Foundation.

Hospice Sunflower Days taking place in Offaly this week

The late Pat Larkin, Edenderry

'One of the best' - Sadness over death of legendary Offaly publican

At the recent Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) Annual General Meeting, representatives of Premier Credit Union are pictured alongside ILCU President Brendan Jenkins (l. to r.): Patsy Treacy (Premier Credit Union), D.J. Darcy (Premier Credit Union), Brendan Jenkins (President, ILCU), Brian King (CEO, Premier Credit Union), and Frank Connolly (Premier Credit Union). Amanda Ryan, President of Premier Credit Union, was absent from the photograph but in attendance at the AGM.

Double national success for Premier Credit Union

While air temperatures are warmer, sea and inland water temperatures around Ireland remain low.

Water warning issued to Irish public ahead of June bank holiday

Investigations are ongoing

Man and woman killed in separate road incidents this week

Mark is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes

Have you seen Mark? Concern growing for missing 42-year-old man

Knock Shrine

Roscrea and Birr Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine

The new rules affect certain roads

New council policy bans memorials on roadsides

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