Offaly Independent

06/07/2024

This iconic, thatched property is currently up for sale

Property Partners Moore Larkin are delighted to bring to the market Hennessy's Gastro Pub, Main Street, Ferbane, County Offaly.

06/07/2024

A planning application for the 160MW Offaly solar farm is expected to be submitted shortly.

Bord na Móna is expected to seek planning permission in the coming weeks for one of the largest solar farms in the country, on Blackwater Bog, which is located in West Offaly.

06/07/2024

Is the Deposit Return Scheme starting to bed down?

Record number of drinks containers returned in June Published: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 6:00 PM Over 90 million drinks containers were returned in June under the Deposit Return Scheme. Re-turn, operators of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, said it is pleased to announce the scheme continues to grow, with J...

06/07/2024

“I encourage all community members to engage with their LCSP, share their insights, and contribute to the collective goal of a safer County Offaly."

Offaly County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tony McCormack has highlighted the importance of the new Local Community Safety Partnership in the county.

06/07/2024

"Like it or not, players wield a lot of power in these situations in the modern era," - our columnist discusses the Offaly football manager situation

Offaly manager Declan Kelly (left) in discussion with Vinny Mooney and Ciaran Kilmurray during the Allianz Football League Division 3 match versus Clare earlier this year. Photo: Ger Rogers. Player power will have a role in Kelly’s future as Offaly manager Published: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 3:30 PM Kevin ...

06/07/2024

Offaly Camogie's championship ambitions are on the line later today.

It's crunch time for Offaly Camogie as they meet neighbours Westmeath in the final group game in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship on Saturday (2pm) in TEG Cusack Park Mullingar

05/07/2024

A planning application is to be submitted shortly for this massive new Offaly school.

A planning application for a major new secondary school building that would accommodate 1,300 students in Portarlington is about to be submitted to Offaly County Council.

05/07/2024

There is more bad news for intending travellers.

Aer Lingus has been cancelling flights in batches during a work-to-rule by pilots.

05/07/2024

Offaly athlete set for European U18 Championships Edenderry A.C Seniors

Edenderry AC's Cian Crampton has been selected on the Ireland team for the upcoming European Athletics U18 Championships which take place in Slovakia from July 18-21.

05/07/2024

There is deep sadness and shock in Birr following the passing of a hugely-popular local man.

South Offaly is in shock today at news of the death of Birr man Michael 'Mouse' Kelly in a road traffic accident in Turkey.

05/07/2024

Conroy's Olympics countdown: Tullamore's Jordan Conroy is preparing to represent Ireland in the Olympic Games for the second time and he was in attendance at the Rugby Sevens team announcement at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin this week. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

05/07/2024

Here are the eight schools shortlisted for possible inclusion in a major EU retrofit scheme.

Eight Offaly schools have been included in an initial assessment phase of a project that could potentially seem them receive major energy upgrades.

05/07/2024

Today is the final day for online entries for Tullamore Show

The closing date for

05/07/2024

The water scheme serves some 7,000 people in Offaly.

Drinking water supply for over 7,000 people in the Clara and Ferbane areas was cited as being 'at risk' by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its Drinking Water Quality in Public Supplies Report 2023 released on Wednesday.

05/07/2024

The Offaly initiative is designed to encourage members of the Traveller community to advance into further education or craft apprenticeships. Offaly Traveller Movement Offaly Traveller Movement Pre Apprenticeship Training

In a landmark initiative, the Offaly Traveller Movement (OTM), in partnership with Laois & Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) have announced the launch of Ireland's first Traveller specific pre-apprenticeship programme. This groundbreaking initia...

05/07/2024

Please Note our new discounted rates for Planning Notices.

05/07/2024

Very sad news emerging today.

A man has died in a workplace accident in Offaly.

05/07/2024

The banking app said it's actively working to be able to offer mortgages next year.

Revolut has announced plans to enter the Irish mortgage market next year

05/07/2024

Our front page today, don't forget to pick up your free copy.

04/07/2024

Voting has opened for the Green Party leadership race, with Hackett feeling confident

As voting opens in the bid to succeed Eamon Ryan as leader of the Green Party, Offaly’s Pippa Hackett says that she’s confident that party members will support her to become leader of the party.

04/07/2024

It was a memorable experience this week for the 13-year-old from Spartacus boxing club!

A young member of Spartacus Boxing Club in Tullamore had a memorable day out in Dublin earlier this week when she got the opportunity to train with the members of the Irish Olympic boxing team.

04/07/2024

There were smiles and shocked faces when Adam Screeney turned up at this Offaly primary school to hear a pupil present a project on him!

St Brendan's Primary School held its annual 6th class graduation event on Tuesday June 25, where the boys in their final month of primary school research a hero and then present a project along with a speech to their peers, staff, family, and friends.

04/07/2024

Irish Rail has said its decision to close the men’s toilet at Tullamore railway station was due to what it said was ongoing drug use.

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has said its decision to close the men’s toilet at Tullamore railway station was due to what it said was ongoing drug use.

04/07/2024

A local writers group will hold an evening of poetry, story and song to commemorate the Tullamore link with the late poet Patrick Kavanagh.

A Tullamore-based writers group will hold an evening of poetry, story and song to commemorate the Tullamore link with the late Patrick Kavanagh, one of the country's greatest poets.

04/07/2024

Two Offaly men were among the newest group of graduates from the Garda Training College in Templemore.

Two men from Offaly were among the 157 recruits who graduated from the Garda Training College in Templemore last week.

04/07/2024

Local TDs attended a briefing last week where educational inequality concerns were outlined on behalf of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board.

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (ETB) is calling on the Government to commit to tackling inequalities in the education sector by supporting the priorities laid out in its campaign:

04/07/2024

Hackett is confident that party members will support her in the leadership election

As voting opens in the bid to succeed Eamon Ryan as leader of the Green Party, Pippa Hackett says that she’s confident that party members will support her to become Offaly’s first leader of a national political party since Brian Cowen finished his spell a...

04/07/2024

The target audience for this new initiative is primarily part-time farmers in Offaly and Laois.

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc have announced a new a collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner support services for agricultural learners.

04/07/2024

The "rip roaring comedy" about a pair of bachelor brothers will be staged this Saturday night.

Beezneez Theatre Company is bringing its production of