Midlands News

Parents support champions for Family Resource Centre in Offaly town

The late Mary B. Malone, Croghan

Offaly woman to run mini marathon in memory of her late mother (90)

All systems go for annual Durrow Pattern Day in Offaly

Fire service and gardai at the scene of the attempt to burn down the church in Castletown-Geoghegan

Gardai probe arson attacks on two Midlands churches

Firefighters tackling the September 2011 fire in Shannon Oaks Hotel.

Former Midlands hotel is dangerous, derelict and a hazard for children

Kearney’s Drive in Tullamore Co Offaly, which is managed by Oaklee, was named the winner in the Medium Family Housing category at the ICSH Community Housing Awards 2025

Tullamore housing development scoops major national award

Alice Farrelly RANP Older Persons, Jincy Kurian Older Persons CNS ICPOP, Karen Nolan Chief Administration ICPOP, Molly Buckley Chairperson Offaly Older Persons Council

Tullamore Hospital launches new Irish Delirium Awareness Flag during Positive Ag...

Kearney’s Drive in Tullamore Co Offaly, which is managed by Oaklee, was named the winner in the Medium Family Housing category at the ICSH Community Housing Awards 2025

Tullamore housing development scoops major national award

Looking down into Glendine East, where the quarry will be operating.

Dismay as company granted permission for large quarry in Slieve Blooms

An architect's drawing of the proposed Energy Centre in Nenagh, which will cost nearly €14 million.

Centre of Excellence in North Tipp will be first in Ireland

Edward giving a lesson by a river for a village school and giving some clothes out.

Charity concert for children in Cambodia to be held in Midlands

Saturday's protest march proceeding along Dunlo Street, Ballinasloe.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Marching with thousands against the loss of another vital se...

A section of Saturday's Protest March on Dunlo Street, Ballinasloe.

Thousands march against removal of vital Midlands maternity service

The lower reservoir in the Silvermines which will become part of the Hydroelectric power station.

Proposed Midlands €650m Hydroelectric Plant is 'moving at pace'

Free digital media course to take place in Tullamore

Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: 'Sometimes tomorrow never comes' reflects Offaly columnist

Jordan Lynam with John Butler of Galvin

Young Offaly man selected as Rose of Tralee escort
Tullamore's Jordan envy of his friends as he prepares for international festival
Ger Scully

Niamh Clarke and Carol Broadbank

‘HSE Bright Sparks’ healthcare project from Offaly recognised for groundbreaking...

Packed programme of activities at library headquarters in Offaly

Jordan Lynam with John Butler of Galvin

Young Offaly man selected as Rose of Tralee escort

The magical duo enchanted the attendance at Gramophone Society gathering

Magical duo enchant Offaly music group's gathering

The meeting will take place in Tullamore Central Library

Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group to hold its first public event

Offaly couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends

Harbour St photographed from the church tower in 1965

Walking tour to explore Tullamore's canal quarter this weekend

Charles Malone DMT Danny Banks DMT Immediate Past District Director 71 and Gearoid Murphy DMT

Tullamore Toastmasters bursting with pride at Charles' achievement

The late Paul Loonam with his son Paul

Shock at tragic death of well known Pullough sportsman in work accident in Offal...

A section of the crowd at the celebrations to mark 200 years of Borrisnafarney Church. Photo: P.J. Wright

Special service of celebration marks 200th anniversary of Offaly church

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Tánaiste acknowledges that Portumna Hotel is a “source of great frustration” Derek Fanning

A section of the renovated Portumna Courthouse after two decades of vacancy.

Portumna Courthouse, after two decades of vacancy, reopens as community hub

MEP Ciaran Mullooly with Michael O'Flynn

MEP for Offaly demands 'emergency legislation to break planning gridlock'

Maria O’Callaghan, regional winner of this year’s Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards

Awards and celebrations for two hard-working committed Offaly carers

IFA hits out at dog owners in Offaly who fail to keep pets under control

Offaly couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends

Independent TD, Carol Nolan

Offaly Independent TD asks: 'Do we really need 437 approved housing bodies'

Charles Malone DMT Danny Banks DMT Immediate Past District Director 71 and Gearoid Murphy DMT

Tullamore Toastmasters bursting with pride at Charles' achievement

The launch took place last week

New videos launched to help farmers in Offaly tackle lameness in cows

The case was heard at last week's sitting of Tullamore District Court

Humble monk who cared for the homeless remembered by Offaly columnist

International Summer Organ Series opens in Tullamore to widespread acclaim

Tom Roche and supporters outside the courthouse in Tullamore

House repossession case against elderly Offaly 'hunger striker' adjourned

Maria O’Callaghan, regional winner of this year’s Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards

Awards and celebrations for two hard-working committed Offaly carers

JigJam in the studio with Producer Joe Egan, Engineer Dan Davis and Studio Assistant Hank Bachara

Acclaimed Offaly band back in the studio in Nashville recording new album ahead ...

South West Ambulance © Copyright Lewis Clarke

Ambulance unable to transport blind, wheelchair-bound Offaly woman in her 90s

Dr Molly Parmeter

Outstanding Offaly student graduates with First-Class Honours Degree in Medici...

The late John Maher.

Shock and sadness as man from the Midlands tragically killed in workplace accide...

MEP for Offaly warns animal disease can spell extinction for small farmers

A section of the crowd at the celebrations to mark 200 years of Borrisnafarney Church. Photo: P.J. Wright

Special service of celebration marks 200th anniversary of Offaly church

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and Technological University of the Shannon have signed a landmark MOU to enhance research collaboration.

Offaly location to benefit from new collaboration between educational institutio...

Members of the Kennedy Clan at an event in 2024

Irish Kennedy Clan Gathering meeting in Midlands this weekend

South West Ambulance © Copyright Lewis Clarke

Ambulance unable to transport blind, wheelchair-bound Offaly woman in her 90s

Tom Roche and supporters outside the courthouse in Tullamore

House repossession case against Offaly 'hunger striker' adjourned to October

Anniversary of amazing Guinness World Record marked at Tullamore Tennis Club

Anniversary of amazing Guinness World Record marked at Tullamore Tennis Club

JigJam in the studio with Producer Joe Egan, Engineer Dan Davis and Studio Assistant Hank Bachara

Acclaimed Offaly band back in the studio in Nashville recording new album ahead ...

Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK; Rest your weary soul advises Offaly columnist

Caitlin Minnock

Offaly soprano selected to represent Ireland at prestigious choral programme in ...

JigJam in the studio with Producer Joe Egan, Engineer Dan Davis and Studio Assistant Hank Bachara

Acclaimed Offaly band, JigJam back in the studio recording new album

Caitlin Minnock

Offaly soprano selected to represent Ireland at prestigious choral programme in ...

Lucky winner in Tullamore Credit Union Draw picks up keys to fabulous new car

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