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Grace Minnock preforming at the Brosna River Literary and Music Festival 2026

Brosna River Literary Festival celebrates Heritage Week in Offaly

An artist's impression of 19th century musicians playing at Birr Castle.

Heritage group in Offaly bids to revive old song with local connection

See the Threshing mill in action on the day.

Black Bull Threshing Festival returns to Sharavogue next Sunday

History of Tullamore through distilling and brewing memorabilia

Heritage Week event postponed in Offaly town

The Gorman family who have worked the bogs for generations - (l to r) the legendary Pat Gorman along with Paul, Brian, Glen and Patrick Gorman, preparing for the Turbary Writes Heritage Week event at Artful Pa

Free event on Offaly/ Laois border to be highlight of Heritage Week

A previous group of winners celebrate their awards.

Offaly County Council Community & Voluntary Group Awards 2026

Community in Offaly celebrates Heritage Week with two major events

'Dancing at the Crossroads' returns to Offaly to celebrate heritage

Florence House on High Street in Tullamore.

Planned extension of Direction Provision accommodation in Offaly

The Battle of the Blacksmiths will be a highlight of the That Beats Banagher Festival.

Step back in time at the 13th Annual That Beats Banagher Festival!

Jaakko Pernu, Finnish sculptor, coming to Geashill

Internationally acclaimed sculptor to create artwork in Offaly village

Pictured in the former Courthouse are organisers of the local history project with family and students from Dromakeenan National School. Photos: PJ Wright

PICTURES: History project bridges the age gap in Roscrea

Former Government Minister Pippa Hackett enjoying the festival in Clara last weekend

Bog Trotters festival a big success in Offaly town

Castle Barna Wellness Centre had an entry in the inaugural Sundew Festival Parade on Sunday. Pic: Ciara Kinnarney

Offaly town alive as Sundew Festival delivers a weekend to remember

Cllr. Claire Murray-Smale, Cllr. Fergus McDonnell joined Director of Services Andrew Murray and Ricky Whelan Biodiversity Officer at the opening of the Edenderry Bat House

Success for Edenderry Bat House launched during Biodiversity Week

Offaly projects awarded €49,845 under Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Three community heritage projects in County Offaly have been awarded a combined total of €49,845 under the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme
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The famous Cloister Hornbeams in the Formal Gardens in Birr Castle Demesne

Birr Castle Demesne chosen to represent Ireland in Hungary

A Pottery Tuition workshop in Roscrea library

Packed calendar of events for Bealtaine at Roscrea Library

Ancient nobles’ ringfort revealed by archaeologists

Nenagh Castle

Over €388,000 for local heritage projects

Work begins to conserve one of the oldest paper documents on island of Ireland

Thousands celebrate return of summer at Bealtaine Fire Festival

How edible flowers can make your dishes look and taste divine

Retirement age for full-time and retained firefighters to rise to 62

Contracts signed for huge new firefighter training centre in Offaly

Contracts signed for huge new firefighter training centre in Offaly

Essential to preserve ‘irreplaceable legacy’ of Great Blasket Island - Varadkar

New outfits in Highland dress collection help museum tell the story of modern ta... Staff reporter

New scheme offers thousands to ready vacant farmhouses for refurbishment

Jon Rahm back in contention as Jimmy Walker opens Heritage lead

‘Mindless’ and ‘ugly’ vandalism of 5,000-year-old Stone of Destiny condemned

Vacant homes in Prosperous last August

Most efficient home 'already exists' - Housing Minister launches €150m vacancy f...

Calls to restore historic ferry left languishing in Dublin dock

Members of the Heritage sub-committee of Lorrha Development Association were privileged to be invited to the launch of the exhibition, Imogen Stuart In Her Hands.

Heritage group members meet President Higgins at prestigious event

Warning over rental scam claiming to be from Government

Third of renters spending ‘at least 50% of their income’ on rent

The fund supports communities and groups to deliver projects that enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas

Over half a million euro in grants announced to bring benefits to communities an...

Two additional direct provision centres are to be located on High Street in Tullamore

Permission granted for two additional direct provision centres in Tullamore

Two additional direct provision centres are to be located on High Street in Tullamore

Permission granted for two additional direct provision centres in Tullamore

Two additional direct provision centres are to be located on High Street in Tullamore

Permission granted for two additional direct provision centres in Tullamore

Is Waterford a health and wellbeing paradise?

Is Offaly a health and wellbeing paradise?

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€72,000 invested in Offaly heritage projects

'Living Bog' project launched in Offaly

These three Offaly heritage projects set for funding boost

Daingean Heritage Fair looking for stall holders for summer festival

Public consultation on Offaly Heritage plan commences this week

NLI invites people of Offaly to nominate websites for ‘Remembering 1916, Recordi...

Heritage Council to offer advice at the National Ploughing Championships

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Offaly events to mark National Trails Day

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Minister to launch book in Tullamore

Minister visits relocation bog in Offaly

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Wide-ranging NHA review completed in Offaly

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National Emerging Writer Programme launched

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National Trials Day launched

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Offaly comedian Neil Delamere looking forward to nationwide tour

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Minister criticised for failure to implement turf package

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New contemporary art gallery opens in Athlone

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