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…
Profile of an Offaly parkrunner: Meet Richie Farrell from Edenderry
Richie Farrell is a regular at Mountlucas windfarm parkrun since Summer 2025. When did you complete your first…
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: ‘Where is the love’ asks Offaly columnist
I was listening to Marty in the morning on Lyric FM radio recently, as I often do, a…
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…
THE BIG READ: Nicole Turner, the young Offaly Paralympian, represented Ireland at three Olympic Games
Nicole Turner has achieved more in her 22 years than most do in a lifetime. The pocket rocket,…
THE LONG READ: Limerick chef at leading hotel notes people’s dining attitudes have changed
“People’s dining attitudes have changed in the past decade. They’re now more willing to experiment with food and…
‘Bizarre’ Offaly incident where man took car keys in search for rapper ‘Chingy’
A YOUNG man took car keys and mobile phones from the driver and passengers in a VW Golf…
Tullamore family gather from all around Ireland for special reunion
A family originally from Tullamore gathered together from all around Ireland for a special reunion. The well-known Tullamore…
Offaly people with mental health problems ‘dumped’ into prison
A DISTRICT Court judge has ordered a prison governor and psychiatrist to appear before him to explain why…
All Ireland winning Offaly captain to feature on new series of Laochra Gael
Offaly’s first All Ireland winning hurling captain will feature on the new series of Laochra Gael on TG4. …
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…
Offaly people with mental health problems ‘dumped’ into prison
A DISTRICT Court judge has ordered a prison governor and psychiatrist to appear before him to explain why…