Out Now! Pick up the latest edition of Offaly Life magazine

Our newest edition of Offaly Life is here, bringing you the very best of the people, places and stories right on your doorstep.

The August/September issue is all about making the most of that transition from late summer into early autumn, with plenty of seasonal inspiration for your wardrobe, your kitchen, your home and even your next day trip.

For the craft lovers, we meet Tom Joyce, an artist, sculptor, engineer and author whose creativity is deeply inspired by the natural surroundings of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Tom tells us about his work, where his ideas come from and how he always manages to keep himself busy.

Staying with the creatives, we also chat to milliner Rita Daly, the talented designer behind bespoke hats and headpieces for ladies. Rita shares her love of the craft and talks about the joy of playing even a small part in some of life’s most special occasions.

We also catch up with Olympic boxer Grainne Walsh, who takes us through her journey to becoming an Olympian, her busy career and her plans for the future. Grainne tells us about the people who inspired her along the way and what it feels like to now be a source of inspiration for the next generation.

Food lovers are in for a treat as we sit down with Hassan Bouti, head chef at Kelly’s Bistro, to chat about all things food, from recipes and inspiration to his ambitions for the future. With Birr Vintage Week just around the corner, Hassan is already busy preparing for one of the biggest highlights of the year.

We also take a peek inside the bag of Caroline Collins-Murphy, President of Tullamore and District Chamber of Commerce and Deputy CEO of Tullamore Credit Union. Caroline jokes that if people looked inside her bag, they would find her whole life - so naturally, we had to put it to the test! Find out what made the cut in this edition’s In the Bag feature.

And, as always, our Calendar is packed to the brim with events happening right across Offaly. From concerts and festivals to workshops and plenty more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we make the most of the final sunny days of summer.

So be sure to pick up the latest edition of Offaly Life and discover the people, stories, events and inspiration that make Offaly such a wonderful place to live, visit and explore.