Christmas

The new service will allow customers to send prepaid parcels through 2,600 postboxes nationwide

An Post announces major change to thousands of postboxes

I usually avoid 12-day advent calendars but the Sentier fragrance one changed my mind

I tried Sentier’s 12-day fragrance advent calendar and loved it (AFF)

Sentier Advent Calendar has shoppers calling its fragrances ‘chic and effortless’

What shoppers are saying about the Sentier Advent Calendar 2026 (AFF)

The choir will sing publicly for only the second time this coming Sunday, October 18th, when the children perform at St Paul’s Church, Banagher

New children’s choir is new beginning for church music in the Midlands

Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar

Sentier’s Advent Calendar includes six gorgeous scented candles (aff)

It's Christmas again in Offaly! Top hotel closed today for staff festive party

The organisers of the draw in aid of Clara Christmas lights

Community draw recognises dedication of volunteers in Offaly town

The winning team in the Offaly Foroige Table Quiz (l. to r.) Niamh Byrne, Aisling Boyd, Aoife Gleeson, Aine Gleeson and Youth Development Officer Aoife Heffernan.

Offaly District Foroige host successful Christmas table quiz

Out enjoying the Banagher Christmas day swim were Michael McLoughlin, Ollie Hickey, Paul Looby.

Sun shone for annual charity Christmas Day Swim in Offaly

Over 5,000 children spending Christmas in emergency accommodation 'shameful'

Over 5,000 children spending Christmas in emergency accommodation 'shameful'

Pictured with Santa are the first male, female, girl and boy over the line at the Birr GOAL Mile - Ronan Murphy, Ali Smyth, Clodagh McIntyre and Tom Enright.

Annual GOAL Mile held in Offaly for 20th year in succession

Organiser Mark Delaney with his wife Lorraine at the GOAL Mile event in Kinnitty on Christmas morning.

Successful GOAL Mile held in Kinnitty on Christmas morning

An Post reveals post-Christmas and New Year schedule for Irish deliveries and po...

Tractors throng Tullamore town centre for 18th annual Dóchas fundraiser

Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Offaly columnist advises to 'be a beginning in a broken wo...

Tullamore ambulance crew working away on Christmas day

QUIZ: How well do you know your Christmas movies? Test yourself with our quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know your Christmas movies? Test yourself with our quiz
Test your and your family's knowledge with these 50 teasers
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Bono joins annual Dublin city centre Christmas Eve busking session

Christmas horse racing tips including 12/1 shot at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day

Christmas horse racing tips including 25/1 shot at Leopardstown on St Stephen's ...

Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Shocking number of motorists caught speeding across Ireland amid Christmas rush

Irish households warned as common Christmas items sparks surge in home pests

Met Éireann issue chilling Ireland weather update as two words dominate forecast

Met Éireann issue chilling Ireland weather update as two words dominate forecast

Annual Hospice Mile to take place in Tullamore on Christmas day

Irish people warned as government makes change to St Stephen's Day bank holiday

Irish people warned as government makes change to St Stephen's Day bank holiday

Driving Home for Christmas singer Chris Rea has died

'I took what I thought was an MDMA pill at a Christmas party and it nearly kille...

The nativity scene depicts love, the bond of family, the warmth of human empathy and compassion.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): A state of mind coming from the heart of God Derek Fanning

SANTA TRACKER: See exactly where Santa is right now as he makes his way to Ireland

SANTA TRACKER: Where is Santa right now as he makes his way to Ireland?

An Garda Siochana at speed check-point

ALERT: Gardaí mount 2,000 checkpoints after six die on Irish roads ahead of Chri...

Tullamore Catholic parish schedule of Christmas ceremonies

Tullamore Catholic parish announces schedule of Christmas ceremonies

Big family dinners can be noisy, emotional, or overstimulating. If you start feeling overwhelmed, give yourself permission to step away.

People reveal the Irish celebrity they'd most like to share Christmas dinner wit...

ALERT: Online shoppers warned as fake ads are found online impersonating popular...

Ireland Weather: Met Eireann announces Christmas Day weather forecast

Radio host Nick Grimshaw on the art of festive dinner conversation and how he ‘r...

It could be you! €1 million win brings early Christmas cheer for Irish Lotto pla...

Photo via NCT Facebook page

NCT issues festive safety reminder to motorists ahead of Christmas road trips

ALERT: Popular Christmas time snack recalled due to incorrect packaging

Cool Pool, a history of the outdoor pool in Tullamore, is among the newly published books of local interest now available

Huge array of books of Offaly interest now available that would make ideal Chris...

Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas and New year Special airs on RTE One and RTE Player

Household favourite replaces The Late Late Show and Virgin Media TV to air iconi...

How to manage post-Christmas finances

Free walk‑in children’s flu vaccine clinics in Tullamore and Portlaoise

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

When are supermarkets open between Christmas and New Year, including Aldi, Tesco...

You are not alone this Christmas - Expert advice on coping with grief

'A lot of families are facing Christmas without somebody' - How to deal with gri...

The 10 best Christmas films to watch over the festive period

When are the bank holidays in Ireland over Christmas and in 2026?

When are the bank holidays in Ireland over Christmas and in 2026?

Increases to social welfare and post-Christmas payment dates in Ireland revealed

Despite a number of changes in recent years it is still possible to pass assets and gifts to your loved ones in a tax efficient manner

When will social welfare payments be made over Christmas including bonus?

REVEALED: Popular supermarkets reveal Christmas and New Year's opening and closi...

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WATCH: Magical moment Santa Claus walks by marriage proposal in Dublin Airport

Happy faces at the inaugural Kinnitty GOAL Mile on Christmas Day.

Birr hosts 20th annual GOAL Mile on this Christmas Day

Ronan Scully with St Mother Teresa of Calcutta

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: God in our midst at Christmas time in Offaly

Mezzo Soprano Clare Dixon

Festive concert full of Christmas favourites in Birr this Saturday

‘I’m a bit of a workaholic, sometimes we need to stop’ – Alison Hammond reflects...

Black sheep of the family? Or maybe just lost

Search for the missing sheep in big Offaly town – and win a prize

Michael Byrne and contributors to the books at last week's official launch

Two Offaly local history publications will make fine Christmas stocking fillers

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