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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

Olivia Douglas from County Offaly with fellow performers (l. to r.) Michael English, presenter Daniel O'Donnell and David James. Olivia will be appearing on the first programme in the series on Thursday October 29th on TG4 at 10.30pm.

Offaly duo to appear on brand new series of 'Opry le Daniel' on TG4

Pictured above are Roscrea Folk Group celebrating their Golden Jubilee in St Cronan’s Church with Bishop Fintan Monahan, Fr Tom Corbett and past members of the group

PICTURES: Roscrea Folk Group mark their Golden Jubilee

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!

Pictured at the 'Closed For Lunch' premiere were (l. to r.) Filmmakers Robyn Meehan, Aidan Brereton, Robyn Cullen, Michael Dunne and Helen Keenan.

Offaly made documentary selected for film festival in Donegal

Kane Shortt with Billy Ray from the Hunger Games at the Healdsburg Short Film Festival

Offaly students make debut at film festival in California

At the launch are Paul Cunningham, Dr John Feehan, George Cunningham and John Lupton

PICTURES: New book ‘Essays From Roscrea’ launched

Roscrea Library

New poetry book will be launched in Roscrea Library

Gemma-Leah Devereux and Aisling Kearns play the film’s warring siblings

Shooting wraps on 'How To Bury An Imaginary Friend' in Offaly

Free Music Lessons for Adults in Roscrea

Free music lessons for adults in Roscrea

The cover art for ‘Essays From Roscrea’ is a painting of contemporary Roscrea in the mid 1970s by the late artist Mary Arrigan from Roscrea

New ‘Essays From Roscrea’ book features stunning art by Mary Arrigan

Pictured marking Culture Night 2026 in Roscrea Courthouse are (back) Edmond , Hen Fitzgerald, Linda DeLewis, Eilís Barber, Francis DeLewis, Mary McMahon, Sabelo Mavuso and Fiona Bolger (front) Peter Tynan, Elizabeth Gleeson, Rose Marie Doyle, Carole Mekellus and Anne Keevey.

PICTURES: Marking Culture Night in Roscrea

Dick Conroy, James Shanahan, Valerie Bourke, John Kelly, Pat Nevin, John Kirby and Diarmuid Fitzgerald

PICTURES: Roscrea Hospice concert raises amazing sum

The Gwalia Singers of Wales open the October series on Friday October 2nd

Birr Festival of Music announces two lunchtime concerts for October

There was great entertainment for the children at the first Castle Street Music Festival in Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Roscrea rocks for inaugural Castle Street Festival

Jack Keeshan will perform his popular song 'Roscrea Sky' on Castle Street this weekend. Photo: PJ Wright

Roscrea ready to rock for inaugural music festival
Roscrea is ready to rock this weekend with a stellar lineup of artists
Darren Keegan

Pictured in Roscrea during Heritage Week are Colin Williams and Jim Kennedy, both musicians and singers who performed during the packed calendar of events. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Music, dancing and stories - Roscrea marks Heritage Week

'Nocturn Galway Bay' is one of John Kennedy's works which will be on display in Birr Library.

Offaly library to host local man's solo exhibition for September

Esther Lambe with one of her paintings.

Offaly artist's solo exhibition to open in new venue in her home town

Laura Scott, Taidhg Dalton and Edel Conway at their sold out gig in Roscrea’s stunning Blackmills venue. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Roscrea Heritage Society hosts sold out Blackmills show

Yvonne O'Toole

Offaly singing teacher honoured with second National RIAM award

The legendary Philomena Beglyy is coming to Tullamore

Star-studded Summer Country Show set to light up Offaly

European Medical Students Choir Orchestra.

Thrilling August concert series to take place in Offaly

Pictured tuning their ukuleles at the July Rambling House hosted by Age Friendly Roscrea are Julie Thompson and Marie O'Meara. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Sun, smiles and songs at the July Rambling House in Roscrea

Pictured are local group Nomads performing at the launch of the new Roscrea Music Festival - photo Redmonds of Roscrea

Exciting new music festival launched in Roscrea

‘The road to wellbeing is so often carved out with simple moments’ writes Emma in her July column

‘My July’ – savouring the moment with Roscrea columnist Emma Coonan

CCÉ Craobh Chuilinn - Rath , the U-12 Ceili Band Leinster Champions. Front Row (l. to r.): Mia Ryan, Lucy Richardson, Lucy Byrne, Erin Reddan, Sarah Gath & Róisín Hennessy. Back Row: Aoibhe Dooley, Meibh Dooley, Cian Kelly, Rory Kelly, Millie Fitzpatrick (Leinster Secretary), M.J. Carroll, James McConville, Jody Conway (Leinster Chairperson), & Naoise Dooley.

Offaly’s newest Comhaltas branch celebrates outstanding success
CCÉ Craobh Chuilinn U-12 Céilí Band were crowned Leinster Champions
John O'Callaghan

Roscrea Heritage Society will welcome Laura Scott from Borris-in-Ossory (pictured above), Taidhg Dalton from the Pike of Rushall and Edel Conway from Clonaslee to the Black Mills later this month

Talented Laois artists are Roscrea bound

Pictured are Roscrea artists Jack Keeshan and Edel Pender

Huge local reaction for Roscrea songwriter's new single

The rescheduled Roscrea event has been announced

Roscrea's rescheduled 'Twilight for Tara' 80's benefit night

Birr artist Christor returns to his home town this summer with ‘Catastrophe’, a major solo exhibition of new paintings opening at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.

Offaly artist Christor unveils major solo show in home town

As we navigate warmer weather this week, we may not all feel sunny inside, writes Emma

Roscrea's Emma Coonan - 'Let’s talk about wellbeing and the weather'

Roscrea songwriter Jack Keeshan has released a new single

'Roscrea Sky' - the catchy new single by local songsmith

Talented artist, designer and teacher, Olive Cuskelly

Inspirational Offaly artist reflects on her passion for painting

Damer House in Roscrea

Roscrea's famous gallery teams up with Barcelona for video exhibition

Some of the attendees at the Irish premier of Rootstock in The Black Mills, Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Full House for Irish Premiere of 'Rootstock' in Roscrea

Roscrea artist Jack Keeshan

Rising Roscrea star Jack Keeshan releases new single

Some of the attendees at the Irish premier of Rootstock in The Black Mills, Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Full House for Irish Premiere of 'Rootstock' in Roscrea

Local talent Coiln Williams, Dayna Quinlan and Dinny Quirke entertained the crowd at Roscrea Heritage Society’s recent Blackmills Sessions. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Local talent shines in Roscrea's Blackmills

Damer House in Roscrea

Exhibit your artwork at Roscrea's famous gallery

Maeve O’Donovan plays Lucy Barton.

Play based on best-selling novel comes to Birr

Offaly singer Mundy announces that concert with Camille O’Sullivan has been postponed

Offaly singer Mundy postpones concert after ticket company goes bust

Olivia Douglas

Offaly's Simon Casey to perform with Daniel O’Donnell

Joan Sheedy, Ann Searson and Pauline Quinlan enjoying the fun at Age Friendly Roscrea’s May Rambling House event marking Bealtaine. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Roscrea's Rambling House marks the start of summer

The ukulele group of Annette Williams, Marie O Connor , Fionán Stapleton, Mary Curtin Delaney, Pauline King and Billy Costello. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Songs and smiles at the County Fleadh in Roscrea

Joan Sheedy, Ann Searson and Pauline Quinlan enjoying the fun at Age Friendly Roscrea’s May Rambling House event marking Bealtaine. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Marking Bealtaine with Age Friendly Roscrea

The ukulele group of Annette Williams, Marie O Connor , Fionán Stapleton, Mary Curtin Delaney, Pauline King and Billy Costello. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: Tipp County Fleadh joins Age Friendly Roscrea

Capard Wood, carpeted with bluebells in the Slieve Blooms

Roscrea Trailblazers invite you to see Glenafelly in the Slieve Blooms

Roscrea town

Roscrea Community Conversation - unique event in the heritage town

A still from The School of Hibernia

Special screening of 'Rootstock' at Roscrea's Black Mills

The Le Cheile choir in St Catherine's

Acclaimed choir preparing for summer concert in Tullamore this Sunday

FilmOffaly short film award winner announced

Roscrea Musical Society in action in the Abbey Hall

Roscrea Musical Society celebrate seven Sullivan Award nominations

Mairead Brennan of Tullamore Musical Society has been nominated for an AIMS award

Bumper three AIMS nominations for Tullamore Musical Society

Paradzai with one of his wonderful wood carvings

INTERVIEW: Offaly based sculptor seeks the beauty hidden in wood

The launch of the County Fleadh in Roscrea Credit Union

Roscrea alive with music for the County Fleadh

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