Offaly Independent

26/12/2025

This year has been marked by significant progress and investment in Offaly Civil Defence.

Offaly Civil Defence has unveiled new facilities as it recently marked it's 75th anniversary.

26/12/2025

"Across East Africa, life hangs by a fragile thread, yet it is carried by astonishing courage," says Ronan Scully, Self Help Africa.

Ronan Scully of Self Help Africa at a project in Northern Ethiopia presenting cash vouchers to farmers affected by drought at a project supported by Irish Aid. Why we must not look away Published: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12:38 PM By Ronan Scully Before anything else, thank you to the people of the Midlands...

26/12/2025

The new baby grant amounts to €280 per child.

New baby grant paid for 771 children in Offaly Published: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12:32 PM Last updated: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12:33 PM 771 parents and families in Offaly benefitted from the Newborn Baby Grant in the first year since the grant was introduced, a Fine Gael TD has reported. The Newborn Baby Grant....

26/12/2025

24/12/2025

Over 130 Samaritans volunteers will be on duty over the holidays, including on Christmas Day.

Samaritans in Athlone and Midlands Samaritans are reminding those feeling the pressure of Christmas to reach out for support and a listening ear.

24/12/2025

What a wonderful and generous gesture from Cafe India Tullamore

Continuing with its annual tradition, Tullamore restaurant Cafe India has announced on its social media that it will once again offer a FREE hot meal and welcoming company to anyone who is struggling or finding life difficult this Christmas Day.

24/12/2025

Analysis of how the Offaly senior hurling team performed in 2025... Official Offaly GAA

Offaly’s Killian Sampson turns away in celebration after scoring the goal which clinched victory over Antrim in the 2025 Leinster SHC game in Tullamore. Photo: Ger Rogers. 2025 review: Plenty to build on as hurlers stay in top tier Published: Tue 23 Dec 2025, 2:05 PM By Kevin Egan There were 66 mi...

24/12/2025

The extension will provide improved facilities for both staff and patients at the Ballinasloe hospital

A €12m extension to the emergency department at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe has been granted planning approval by Galway County Council.

24/12/2025

Congrats to Sarah on this great achievement.

The Athlone branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association was celebrating last week (Monday, December 15) when young member Sarah Malone, from Belmont, was the proud recipient of the Gaisce Gold Award from President Catherine Connolly at a ceremony in Royal ...

23/12/2025

The local pub is set to come to national, and quite probably international prominence when the documentary airs.

Don's Bar in Moate will come to national – and quite probably international prominence – when it features on RTÉ's upcoming documentary on Irish rural pubs, by Hollywood stars Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing in Dallas) and his partner Linda Purl (Happy Days).