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Evaluation of Cork hospital management staffing decisions needed – Chambers

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:34:35 GMT

Senior staff at the hospital have been raising reports of patient safety risks arising from staffing shortages and restrictions.

Offaly's first citizen welcomes Tullamore roadworks

Ger Scully — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:44 GMT

Works to be carried out yellow boxes, road markings and pedestrian crossings around Tullamore area

Great come from behind win secures home knockout game for Colaiste Choilm

Kevin Corrigan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:43:03 GMT

Leinster Post Primary Schools Senior Football Championship Br Bosco Cup: Colaiste Choilm, Tullamore v Ardee CS

Government overspent 607m euro on international protection accommodation in 2024

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMT

The Public Accounts Committee launched the report on international protection and temporary protection (Ukraine) expenditure 2024 on Tuesday.

Bus driver found guilty of dangerous driving causing deaths of two teenagers on e-scooter

Waterford Live Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:15:09 GMT

Adrian Doyle (43) has been found guilty for his role in the collision that killed two Waterford teenagers

Roscrea swimmer wins gold and silver in Munster Special Olympics

Darren Keegan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:06 GMT

Michael Graham from Roscrea took home two medals from the Championships

Sinn Féin’s triple lock reform protest ‘is misinformation’ – defence minister

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:57:31 GMT

The party is demanding a referendum after Dáil Éireann voted last month to reform the system around the deployment of peacekeeping troops.

Unions' public service strike rally for Tullamore this week

Ger Scully — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:24:03 GMT

Strikers are asked to assemble at Lloyd Town Park at 12noon and the rally will start at 1pm, proceeding though High St and Bridge St before gathering in O'Connor Square for speeches

Irish police probe more hoax bomb threats days ahead of major EU events

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:11:24 GMT

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said that there was ‘no credibility’ behind recent bomb threats.

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet to discuss Government approach to Irish unity

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Cillian Sherlock and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:01:28 GMT

Fine Gael launched a ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity last week.

An Post announces major change to thousands of postboxes across Ireland

By The Newsroom — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:15:42 GMT

The new service has come at an ideal time with Christmas just around the corner

Public sector pay deal ‘within reach’ – Tánaiste

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:48:54 GMT

Discussions are taking place between trade unions and Government representatives at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Search now on for 2026 Offaly Person of the Year and Unsung Hero

Ger Scully — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:47:03 GMT

The closing date for receipt of nominations for the awards is Friday, January 29 2027

'Stop use immediately' - TEMU recalls product from Ireland amid serious risk of eye damage

By The Newsroom — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:15:33 GMT

TEMU has contacted affected consumers regarding this recall

Traffic lights not working in Tullamore town centre this morning

By The Newsroom — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:37:04 GMT

ESB working to restore power at junction of William St and Harbour St in county town

Claim that farm trespass laws are 'robust' is an insult to Offaly farming families

Ger Scully — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:30:40 GMT

“The Minister’s comments fly in the face of years of warnings from farmers, landowners, rural communities, farming organisations and even members of the Minister's own party,” Deputy Carol Nolan said

Emissions labels on airline search engines ‘have small effect’ on flight choices

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The study was carried out by the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit.

Planned gardaí work-to-rule action is called off

Rebecca Black and Press Association — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:37:32 GMT

It comes after what has been described as ‘significant progress’ in talks between the Garda Representative Association and the commissioner.

Offaly retailer challenges 'unreasonable' decision to seize 'firearms-adjacent' imports

Court Reporter — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:18:47 GMT

A shooting and hiking retailer from outside Tullamore is challenging an 'unreasonable' decision by customs officers to seize "firearms-adjacent" equipmen

New Offaly leisure centre management shuts messaging due to 'lots of questions'

By The Newsroom — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:55:50 GMT

The new operators of Tullamore Leisure Centre have turned off messaging due to the volume of queries they have been receiving.

RIP: Tragic update issued in search of missing woman feared murdered

Abigail Hayden and Conor Curran — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:15:59 GMT

The PSNI confirmed that a body was recovered from Lough Erne on Monday

Plaque 'a permanent reminder of the joy the Fleadh brought to Tullamore'

Ger Scully — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:49 GMT

O'Connor Square plaque remembers three successive Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Offaly 2007-09

91 year old woman hailed as an 'inspiration' after passing driving test

Derek Fanning — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:55:56 GMT

The Facebook post received 3,000 likes and 280 comments.

Plans for strike action must continue – trade union

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:46:15 GMT

They were speaking while talks with government over pay continued on Monday ahead of Thursday’s planned strike action.

Offaly Senior “B” Football Championship team of the year

Kevin Corrigan — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:58:22 GMT

Quality displays in Offaly SFC “B”

Body found in Co Fermanagh waterway after woman’s disappearance

Rebecca Black and Press Association — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:38:56 GMT

Police in Northern Ireland said a formal identification process may take some time.

Tributes pour in after Banagher singing legend Johnny McEvoy dies aged 81

Derek Fanning — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:32:07 GMT

Offaly town loved its famous son

Sir Ronnie Flanagan tells of shame about suicide comment over Omagh report

Jonathan McCambridge and Press Association — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:15:34 GMT

The former RUC chief constable has been giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Irish drivers warned after 'dangerous discovery' found during NCT inspection

By The Newsroom — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:15:07 GMT

NCT Ireland said this safety concern should ‘never be ignored’

Tullamore Harriers athletes win Leinster cross country titles

By The Newsroom — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:55 GMT

Tullamore Harriers news