Offaly Independent

15/11/2025

Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society - TADS is leading the way for theatre in Tullamore with ‘Rabbit Hole’

Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS) is leading the way for theatre in Tullamore with ‘Rabbit Hole’ starting in Esker Arts on Tuesday, November 18, and running until Friday, November 21, starting at 8pm nightly.

15/11/2025

The old courthouse in Birr has been closed since 2013...

The old Birr Courthouse on Emmet Street Public meeting on plans to turn courthouse into creative quarter Geraldine Grennan Published: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:21 PM Last updated: Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:25 PM Members of the public are being asked to attend a public meeting in Birr next week to hear further det...

15/11/2025

The Bishop urged parishioners to look at the development of “a culture of parishes working together”

Despite admitting that the number of priests working in the diocese of Meath is decreasing and the age profile of those who are working is increasing, the Bishop of Meath has assured parishioners that there are “no plans” to close churches, merge parishes...

15/11/2025

Tullamore Harriers U-17 girls team wins gold in the Leinster Cross Country Championships and other news from the Harriers...

Elise Cusack with her dad John, brother Dan and sister Matilda at the Leinster Cross Country Championships. Harriers young guns strike gold in Kilbeggan Previous Next Image 1 of 3 Elise Cusack with her dad John, brother Dan and sister Matilda at the Leinster Cross Country Championships. Image 2 of 3...

15/11/2025

Leinster club round-up: A look back on Lusmagh's victory over Ballyfin and a preview of this weekend's games involving Tullamore and Clara Lusmagh Gaa An Clárach Tullamore GAA

Lusmagh's Graham Lynch on the move with Ballyfin's Gareth Dunphy and David Connolly hot on his heels, watched closely by referee Matthew Redmond, during the AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Hurling Championship game in Birr last Saturday. Photo: Ger Rogers Photography Lusmagh advance as Tullamore and....

14/11/2025

An incredible moment for the Offaly man!

A glittering career on the national and international stage has culminated this week with Birr-born opera singer John Molloy being nominated for a highly prestigious Grammy award.

14/11/2025

Details of a gala Christmas concert in Birr have been announced.

Fr Arnold Rosney & the parish committee, organisers of this event Gala Christmas Concert to take place at St Brendan’s Church, Birr Published: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 12:46 PM Last updated: Fri 14 Nov 2025, 12:49 PM The magic of Christmas will come alive this December as St. Brendan’s RC Church proudly...

14/11/2025

From Cork to Sydney and from Carlow to Mars, the countdown has begun for the biggest night of toys, laughter and festive cheer!

The brand-new Late Late Toy Show trailer has just landed and it’s truly out of this world!

14/11/2025

BREAKING: Big news for Offaly School of Special Education

Offaly County Council has granted planning permission for a new two-storey school building for Offaly School of Special Education.

14/11/2025

Tomorrow's event in Belmont will focus on the restoration of a pre-1920 shed that was once used as a house.

An event on an Offaly farm tomorrow (Saturday) will showcase a restoration project carried out with the help of a grant from the Traditional Farm Buildings scheme.

14/11/2025

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14/11/2025

Don’t delay, it’s time to book your Christmas Party Night with family, friends and colleagues. The Cellar Bistro at the Gap House Moate has you covered with their special Christmas Menu. Book now on 090 64 81937.