THE BIG READ: Offaly’s first tourist guide of 200 years ago
JAMES Norris Brewer (died 1829) topographer and novelist produced his Beauties of Ireland in 1825-26 in two volumes…
Birr Historical Society talk focuses on The Cultural Significance of Trees
IT was very fitting that the topic of the Birr Historical Society talk in Dooly’s Hotel for March…
White-tailed eagles spotted in the Little Brosna Callows
A PAIR of white-tailed eagles were spotted by birdwatchers in the Little Brosna Callows near Birr and Banagher…
Top award for Offaly photographer in major national competition
A TULLAMORE photographer has been awarded the IPPVA Pet Photographer of the Year 2026, a prestigious national title…
Woman hails Offaly Paramedics as her ‘angels’ and ‘heroes’
A woman has hailed two Offaly Paramedics as being her “angels” and “heroes” as they saved her life…
Errill woman hails Birr Paramedics as her ‘angels’ and ‘heroes’
AN Errill woman has hailed two Paramedics as being her “angels” and “heroes” as they saved her life…
Offaly firm wins major international restoration award for Ireland and UK
A Midlands-based flooring company has been recognised at a major industry event after winning Restoration of the Year…
Talented Offaly musician picks up major award
A talented Offaly musician has picked up a major award. Congratulations to Blathinn Dooley, Annaghmore, Kinnitty, recipient of…