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Enda Egan – CEO Irish Men’s Shed Association, along with his son Donnacha, cutting the ribbon to officially open Banagher’s new Men Shed on Cuba Avenue. Also in the photo are (l. to r.) Bill Coffey, Carol Nolan TD, Cllr Audrey Hennessy Kennedy, Frank Larkin, Declan Costello - Offaly Local Development. Tony Cormican – Chairman. Cllr Eleanor Clendennen, Damien Martin, Cllr John Leahy, Hughie Coughlan.

Men's Shed in Offaly officially opens its new premises
Old fire station on Banagher’s Cuba Avenue has been transformed into a cosy meeting place
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German artist Katja Striedelmeyer (2nd from left), meeting and greeting Seamus Barron, who she interviewed for this project, Agnes Gorman, Patricia Dillon and her granddaughter Laura Dillon, as they arrived in Kilcormac Community Centre for the official opening of the Peatlands exhibition.

German artist's exhibition on peatlands opens in Offaly

Ten years old Ben Sherlock – Rathcabbin Tidy Towns junior committee - surrounded by members of the Rathcabbin Tidy Towns/Development, pictured cutting the ribbon to officially open the new greenhouse in the village. Pictured (l. to r.) Monica Cusack (parish pastoral council), Fr Tom O’Halloran PP, Frances Kelly, Denise Clancy, Mark Kennedy, Ger Slevin, Cllr Michael O’Meara, Finnula Kennedy (chairperson), members of the junior committee, Mary Vaughan (secretary), Joan Quinn, Betty Houlihan.

Tidy Towns group officially open their Greenhouse Hub

Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, visited the new SCÉAL Community shop and renovated St Ruadhan's Hall in Lorrha and is pictured here with Nancy White – shop manager – Patrick Cahalan – Chairman SCÉAL, Patrick Killeen, Tipperary LEADER, TDs Michael Lowry & Ryan O’Meara, Cathaoirleach of Tipp Co. Co. Cllr Fiona Bonfield, Cathaoirleach Nenagh Municipal District Cllr J.P. O’Meara and local Lorrha people including shop volunteers.

Minister greeted by locals on visit to Lorrha

Rathcabbin Community Hall, a wonderful asset to the local community.

Community in midlands comes together to keep local hall alive

The remains of Ireland’s oldest woman, Eileen Hynes, Coolderry are carried shoulder high by her sons from St Ita’s Church after her funeral Mass on Sunday last. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Ireland’s oldest woman 109 year old Eileen Hynes is laid to rest

A direct descendant of Martin O’Meara VC, Billy O’Hara, grandnephew, came all the way from England with his son Stephen and grandson Alfie, for the Anzac Day ceremony in Lorrha, while his sister Bernie travelled up from Tuam also. Pictured here (l. to r.): Daryl Owens (New Zeland Embassy), Cathaoirleach North Tipp Council Cllr. Phyl Bugler, James Hazzell, Australian Embassy, Cllr John Carroll (Cathaoirleach Tipp Co. Co), Billy O’Hara, Bernie Hollywood, Louis McCormack, Alfie O’Hara, Mick Hoctor, Stephen O’Hara. Mick and Stephen are holding the history project compiled by senior pupils in Lorrha NS.

Lorrha commemorates Anzac Day in brilliant sunshine

Sergeant Martin O'Meara.

Special day in Lorrha will remember local war hero

Paddy Claffey who celebrated his 105th birthday pictured about to cut his cake while holding the special commemorative coin he received from President Catherine Connolly. Pic: Rose Mannion

Offaly man who celebrated 105th birthday is Ireland’s oldest man

A staged road traffic accident by members of Ferbane, Birr, Clara and Athlone fire fighters took place in Ferbane. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Students attend collision simulation day at Fire Station in Offaly

Family and relatives of the late Mel Flynn, Michael Lyons and Mick Corrigan gather around the plaque that marks their 50th anniversary. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Offaly GAA Club remembers three supporters who died in accident

Family and relatives of the late Mel Flynn, Michael Lyons and Mick Corrigan gather around the plaque that marks their 50th anniversary. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Offaly GAA Club remembers three supporters who died in accident 50 years ago
St Rynagh's GAA Club hosts commemoration to mark 50th anniversary of their deaths
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It took over 50 people to create a circle around Emmet Square in Birr holding the 140ft. crochet blanket with each square representing ten children in Gaza who have lost their lives. Pic: Rose Mannion

Tullamore for Gaza blanket unfolded in Birr to highlight plight of children in G...

All Ireland Junior Conventional ploughing champion Jonathan Murray pictured with his family & relatives. Pic. Rose Mannion,

South Offaly Ploughing branch mark success of their chairman

Pictured at the cutting of the cake to mark the LSU Bicentenary celebrations which were held in Coláiste Na Sionna, Banagher

Offaly celebrations mark bicentenary of founding of French order of nuns

Pictured at the cutting of the cake to mark the LSU Bicentenary celebrations which were held in Coláiste Na Sionna, Banagher

Offaly celebrations mark bicentenary of founding of French order of nuns

Michelle Kennedy with her collection of nature photographs that she captured on her phone around the farm titled “Simple Beauty”. Also in the photo are her husband Ray and son Oisin. Pic: Rose Mannion

Ladies Club in Midlands explore biodiversity and nature through the camera lens

A photo of the Duggan sisters Saoirse and Éabha playing together in happier times.

Grief-stricken family hoping transplant will save their daughter's life

A photo of the Duggan sisters Saoirse and Éabha playing together in happier times.

Grief-stricken family hoping transplant will save their daughter's life

Fr Pat Kiernan PP presenting the Benemerenti Medal and a framed certificate to two Banagher people, Jim Windsor McGlynn and Josephine Martin in St Rynagh's Church. Photo: Rose Mannion.

Two Offaly parishioners are presented with Benemerenti Medal

Piper Michael O’Brien (Tullamore) leads the way as retiring principal Mr. Greg Gilligan along with 6th class pupils Fiadh, Kayla, Jake, Reece and Ryan, accompany him on their last day in Lumcloon NS.

Sun shines down as popular Offaly principal retires after 33 years at school

Piper Michael O’Brien (Tullamore) leads the way as retiring principal Mr. Greg Gilligan along with 6th class pupils Fiadh, Kayla, Jake, Reece and Ryan, accompany him on their last day in Lumcloon NS.

Special occasion as 'kind, dedicated and hard working' Offaly principal retires

Piper Michael O’Brien (Tullamore) leads the way as retiring principal Mr. Greg Gilligan along with 6th class pupils Fiadh, Kayla, Jake, Reece and Ryan, accompany him on their last day in Lumcloon NS.

Offaly Principal “who was kind, dedicated and hard working” retires
Tributes paid as Lumcloon NS Principal Greg Gilligan retires
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Big celebration as principal in Offaly with ‘incredible service and open heart’ retires

Big celebration as principal in Offaly with ‘incredible service and open heart’ ...

Big celebration as principal in Offaly with ‘incredible service and open heart’ retires

Big celebration as principal in Offaly with ‘incredible service and open heart’ ...

Valerie Daly pictured cutting her retirement cake accompanied by her family.

Special celebration marks retirement of school principal in Offaly

Fr Tom O’Halloran cutting the cake to mark the occasion of his Golden Jubilee in Borrisokane.

Local Parish Priest celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination

Fr Tom O’Halloran cutting the cake to mark the occasion of his Golden Jubilee in Borrisokane.

Parish Priest celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination

Offaly school celebrates 60th Anniversary with special event

Offaly school celebrates 60th Anniversary with special event

Offaly school celebrates 60th Anniversary with special event

Offaly school celebrates 60th Anniversary with special event

Members of the Board Of Management of Lumcloon NS who were responsible for the organising of the 60th anniversary celebrations, pictured with the cutting of the cake by the chairperson Nora Higgins.

National School in Offaly celebrates it 60th anniversary

Incredible Offaly man celebrates 104th birthday at special party with family and...

Incredible Offaly man celebrates 104th birthday at special party with family and...

Two year old Gillian Hough (Rathcabbin) pictured here with mum Marian, didn’t know what to make of the two horses at the North Tipperary 60th Anniversary Ploughing Championships. Pic: Rose Mannion.

Big turn out for North Tipperary Ploughing Championships in Cloughjordan

Ploughmen participating in a previous North Tipp Ploughing championship.

60th anniversary celebrations for North Tipperary Ploughing Championships

Down on the farm yard with Gardai from the Clare/Tipperary Division led by Sgt Edel Burke Curtain pictured with students in Gurteen College for the Farm Safety Event. Photo: Rose Mannion.

Garda Siochana host Farm safety event in Gurteen College

Did you hear that? Barbara Tierney (Sr Augusta), Andrew Dagg (Paul), Maria Maher (Sally) Fiona O’Brien (Sr Philemena). Have they spilled the beans??

Rathcabbin Players celebrate 40th anniversary with farcical comedy

The North Tipperary Ploughing committee elected for the 2025 season.

North Tipperary Ploughing committee elect new chairman for 2025

IN PICTURES: Special Diamond Anniversary celebrations for national school in Offaly

IN PICTURES: Special Diamond Anniversary celebrations for national school in Off...

IN PICTURES: Special Diamond Anniversary celebrations for national school in Offaly

IN PICTURES: Special Diamond Anniversary celebrations for national school in Off...

St Mary’s NS Cloghan celebrated the 60th anniversary of the official opening which took place in 1964. A special Mass for the occasion was celebrated by Fr Pat Kiernan PP.

Offaly school marks 60th anniversary with special night of celebration

Offaly couple celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Offaly couple celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

IN PICTURES: Amazing Offaly lady celebrates her 100th with special celebration

Offaly couple celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Offaly couple celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

IN PICTURES: Amazing Offaly lady celebrates her 100th with special celebration

Maureen Hanley, Coolderry, pictured on the occasion of her 100th birthday with Fr Kieran Blake (Bodyke) (far right) and Fr Arnold Rosney co PP Birr (left), her daughter Mary and her Errity relatives.

Offaly woman celebrates 100th birthday at party in local hall

St Rynagh's prove too strong for St Sinchill's in County Final Replay

St Rynagh's prove too strong for St Sinchill's in County Final Replay

Killyon National School closed in June 1973. Pictured are Mary Guinan, niece of Sadie Guinan who taught in the school, with two past pupils Maureen Reddan Carroll and Mick Spain. Pic: Rose Mannion.

A celebration of remembrance in Offaly remembers a school which closed over 50 y...

Family members pictured at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque on Sunday last to the Eglish victorious Offaly Junior title winners of 1938 and the Offaly Intermediate winning team of 1939.

Success of 1930s remembered with plaque unveiling in proud hurling area in Offal...

Pat Hough (centre) (Cloughjordan) will represent North Tipp Ploughing at the classic vintage test match in Ballycommon. Pat is pictured here with his two helpers Sean Quinlisk and Ken Cavanagh.

North Tipperary Ploughing to host the classic vintage ploughing test for first t...

Members of the Rathcabbin Rural Development and Tidy Towns Association pictured at the unveiling of the village mural (l. to r.): Mary Vaughan, Denise Clancy, Finnula Kennedy with artist Ute Duggan.

Rathcabbin village gets an impressive new mural focusing on St Ciaran’s Well

Family members pictured at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque on Sunday last to the Eglish victorious Offaly Junior title winners of 1938 and the Offaly Intermediate winning team of 1939.

Eglish hurling success of 1930s remembered with plaque unveiling

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