Offaly Independent

20/09/2025

A number of presidential hopefuls were on the campaign trail at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan on Tuesday of this week.

Cloghan’s Kevin and Olive Healy with Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin. Trio in presidential race meet with the voters at Ploughing Published: Fri 19 Sep 2025, 4:36 PM By Rebekah O'Reilly A number of presidential hopefuls were on the campaign trail at the National Ploughing Championshi...

20/09/2025

The four chains of office, costing €10,000, will be ready in eight to ten weeks.

The September meeting of Offaly County Council heard that the cost of providing four new chains of office for the Cathaoireach and his counterparts on Tullamore, Edenderry and Birr municipal districts will amount to €10,000.

20/09/2025

The 'Kin' actor stars alongside Hollywood royalty in the much talked about streaming TV show

Tullamore's Sam Keeley is one of the stars of the new US crime drama television mini-series 'Task', currently showing on the Max and NOW streaming platforms.

20/09/2025

“This initiative will bring together community groups, businesses and local government to reduce emissions and promote innovation”

Offaly County Council said Tullamore is taking a major step towards a greener future with the unveiling of signage officially designating the town as a Decarbonising Zone.

20/09/2025

MEDAL ALERT!

World Championship Heptathlon silver-medallist Kate O’Connor. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

20/09/2025

A sense of adventure saw Mucklagh woman emigrate to America in 1955 where she immersed herself in all aspects of life in her new home

Mucklagh's Ita O'Kelly attributes her long life to “health, happiness and being surrounded by good people.” She recently celebrated her 90th birthday in the company of her extended family at her home in Bunatern, where she was the centre of attention.

20/09/2025

After over 70 years on stage, Tullamore Musical Society is getting ready to turn musical theatre upside down.

20/09/2025

The traditional horse fair in Banagher took place last Sunday.

The annual Banagher Horse Fair took place on the Main Street, the traditional site for the event, on Sunday last (September 14).

20/09/2025

Locals learn about a new restoration project aimed at protecting and reviving some of the Midlands' most unique natural treasures.

On Thursday, September 11, Offaly and Westmeath residents gathered to learn about a new restoration project aimed at protecting and reviving some of the Midlands' most unique natural treasures.

19/09/2025

After sister club Durrow controversially conceded a walkover last weekend, can the Ballinamere hurlers spring a surprise against the county champions? Ballinamere Gaa Club Kilcormac Killoughey Gaa

Kilcormac-Killoughey captain Conor Slevin, referee Joey Deehan and Ballinamere’s Ciaran Burke pictured before the 2024 Offaly Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship final. The teams meet at the quarter-final stage of this year’s championship on Saturday. Photo: Ger Rogers. Senior final rematch amon...

19/09/2025

Over 225,000 attended the three day event with calls reiterated for the county to host the 2026 championships National Ploughing Championships

There are high hopes that the National Ploughing Championships will return to Offaly in 2026, after the successful staging of Europe's largest outdoor event brought huge crowds and a major economic boost to the county.

19/09/2025

Speaking from the Grand Stand on Tuesday, September 16, the President reflected on the history of food production and its role in shaping societies.

Ploughing President Michael D Higgins President Michael D Higgins gives an address at the National Ploughing Championships. President calls for action on Palestine crisis in final Ploughing address Ploughing President Michael D Higgins Published: Tue 16 Sep 2025, 3:44 PM Last updated: Tue 16 Sep 202...