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Founded in 1984 as a newspaper, The Offaly Express is now a online resource for news and sport covering County Offaly. At the heart of Offaly life, we know our local community and powered by the teams behind Midland Tribune, Offaly Express and Tullamore Tribune, www.offalylive.ie brings Offaly people stories that really matter to them from across the county. If you have a news story or picture of

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It seems to get earlier and earlier every year!!!
23/09/2024

It seems to get earlier and earlier every year!!!

It seems like Christmas starts earlier and earlier every year and at least one supermarket in Offaly is already selling for the festive season

PICTURES: Newly-attested gardai celebrate as they prepare for operational duty
23/09/2024

PICTURES: Newly-attested gardai celebrate as they prepare for operational duty

More than 100 new gardaí commenced their training in December 2023

Absolutely awful news... 💔💔💔
23/09/2024

Absolutely awful news...

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The incident happened on Saturday morning when the man became unwell in the store

He was selected as the as Junior Stockperson of the Year at the leading agricultural show
23/09/2024

He was selected as the as Junior Stockperson of the Year at the leading agricultural show

Shinrone's Raymond Dockery wins Aldi/ YDP Stockperson of the Year at Iverk Show

Your child could be on The Late Late Toy Show as RTÉ looking for applicants for a new twist...
23/09/2024

Your child could be on The Late Late Toy Show as RTÉ looking for applicants for a new twist...

Kids from every county in Ireland will take part in the first-ever Late Late Toy Show County Parade! 

The houses are due to be allocated before Christmas....
23/09/2024

The houses are due to be allocated before Christmas....

Construction work on 38 new local authority houses in Clara "is flying it" and people should be living in them before Christmas.

'A hero of Ireland' - Tributes paid after Irish soldier killed in combat in Ukraine
23/09/2024

'A hero of Ireland' - Tributes paid after Irish soldier killed in combat in Ukraine

Kildare native Robert Deegan died last Thursday while retreating from an area of Ukraine which had come under attack from Russian forces

The young man was banned from driving for three years after being recorded doing a “colossal” speed in a built-up part o...
23/09/2024

The young man was banned from driving for three years after being recorded doing a “colossal” speed in a built-up part of Tullamore...

Young Tullamore motorist clocked at 136kph in 50kph zone

HSE head: Six people facing 'disciplinary process' in wake of teenager's death in hospital
23/09/2024

HSE head: Six people facing 'disciplinary process' in wake of teenager's death in hospital

Independent report named 'grossly overcrowded' emergency department and 'lack of clarity' as factors in 16-year-old's death in 2022

Traffic congestion is an increasing problem in the town....
23/09/2024

Traffic congestion is an increasing problem in the town....

OFFALY County Council is proposing to create a bypass to ease the terrible traffic congestion which has been afflicting Birr for a long time now and seems to be getting worse. The September meeting of Birr Municipal District was told by the District's Engineer John Mitchell that work on the long-awa...

A deer hunter who accidentally shot a soccer player during a match in Tipperary earlier this year is reported to have be...
23/09/2024

A deer hunter who accidentally shot a soccer player during a match in Tipperary earlier this year is reported to have been identified by forensic analysis....

A deer hunter who accidentally shot a soccer player during a match in Tipperary earlier this year is reported to have been identified by forensic analysis and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, according to reports. Rearcross FC in north Tipperary were hosting nearby B...

WEATHER FORECAST: It's time to dig out the winter coat....
23/09/2024

WEATHER FORECAST: It's time to dig out the winter coat....

According to the latest Met Eireann weather forecast for Ireland, there will be a marked drop in temperatures this week

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: Our photographer was out and about in Tullamore over the weekend... Tap the link to see the gallery...
23/09/2024

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: Our photographer was out and about in Tullamore over the weekend... Tap the link to see the gallery of pictures 👇👇👇

Our photographer was out and about in Tullamore on Saturday night in John Lee's for a big night out. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT TO GO THROUGH THE GAL...

ALERT: Gardai seek help in locating girl, 15, who went missing over the weekend
23/09/2024

ALERT: Gardai seek help in locating girl, 15, who went missing over the weekend

Jessica Filipache was last seen in Santry, Dublin 9 on Saturday

They finished powerfully to beat local rivals Shinrone in a rip roaring Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final in Bir...
23/09/2024

They finished powerfully to beat local rivals Shinrone in a rip roaring Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final in Birr on Sunday afternoon....

Semi-finals draw pits Coolderry against Kilcormac-Killoughey as Ballinamere face St Rynagh's

Gardaí issue appeal for missing man (33) from Limerick City who has been missing a week
22/09/2024

Gardaí issue appeal for missing man (33) from Limerick City who has been missing a week

Jonathon Morey, 33 years, Limerick City

She celebrated her birthday with friends....
22/09/2024

She celebrated her birthday with friends....

A birthday celebration took place in Tullamore on Saturday night last. Pictured above is Lauren Mangan (left) and friends at The Harbour Bar to celebrate her birthday on Saturday night. We hope Lauren had a great night and wish her many happy returns. Lauren Mangan (left) arriving at The Harbour Bar...

The hotel is hiring more staff....
22/09/2024

The hotel is hiring more staff....

A hotel in Offaly is hiring more staff due to what it says is a further increase in business levels. The County Arms, Birr is recruiting for experienced casual function waiting staff. To apply, email your CV to [email protected] The hotel says there will be competitive pay, meals on duty, oppor...

He recently graduated from the University of Galway....
22/09/2024

He recently graduated from the University of Galway....

Congratulations are extended to an Offaly man who recently graduated from the University of Galway.

People were treated to an unusual site that might have briefly taking them by surprise in the dead of night....
22/09/2024

People were treated to an unusual site that might have briefly taking them by surprise in the dead of night....

There is a very simple explanation for the huge machine moving across the county

PROPERTY: It's an incredible home in Offaly with a price tag to match... Tap the link to take a look around 👇👇👇
22/09/2024

PROPERTY: It's an incredible home in Offaly with a price tag to match... Tap the link to take a look around 👇👇👇

What is described as the magnificent Old Rectory at Blacklion, Blueball Offaly is on the market for eye popping price. On a six acre grounds, the 'magical property' is on the market for €725,000 CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO TAKE A LOOK AROUND THIS STUNNING HOME CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO TAKE...

ALERT: Food Safety Authority recall range of products due to risk of infectious bacteria
22/09/2024

ALERT: Food Safety Authority recall range of products due to risk of infectious bacteria

Creamy Delicious Foods Coleslaw products have been recalled with the risk of Listeria monocytogenes

PICTURE SPECIAL: It was a great night out in Offaly at ABBAesque.... 👇👇👇
22/09/2024

PICTURE SPECIAL: It was a great night out in Offaly at ABBAesque.... 👇👇👇

ABBAesque were Live in the Marquee in Killeen's, Shannonbridge recently and it was a night packed with great music and great craic. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH....

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: The students enjoyed a memorable night out in Tullamore 👇👇👇
22/09/2024

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: The students enjoyed a memorable night out in Tullamore 👇👇👇

The students of Ard Scoil Chiarain in Clara enjoyed a special night out for their Debs at the Tullamore Court Hotel last week. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE GALLERY OF PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH THE G...

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The Offaly Rover rang out proudly around O'Connor Park as Offaly's amazing All Ireland winning U-20 hurlers were welcomed home by thousands of adoring fans on Sunday... What a day, what a team, what support!!

Our photographer was out and about in Tullamore over the weekend..... Tap the link in comments to see the full gallery of pictures

Farmers Protest in Tullamore
Farmers Protest in Tullamore

Farmers from across Offaly took part in a 100-strong tractorcade through the streets of Tullamore organised by the Irish Farmers' Association to show solidarity with farmers across Europe on Thursday evening.... Our video shows just a small part of the tractocade as the turnout in Tullamore was one of the biggest in the country...

Throwback Tuesday
Throwback Tuesday

THROWBACK TUESDAY For today's trip down Memory Lane we have a big gallery of pictures from a night out in Tullamore from the archives.... TAP ON THE LINK TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY OF PICTURES 👇👇👇 https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/home/1301071/throwback-tuesday-night-in-tullamore.html

Thunderstorm Warning
Thunderstorm Warning

THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Met Eireann has issued a new Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning for today for 20 counties including Offaly. It's in place from noon to 11pm today...

Weather Warning
Weather Warning

WEATHER WARNINGS Ireland is set to be hit with very strong winds today with a series of Weather Warnings in place. 👇 CLICK ON THE LINK FOR THE FULL FORECAST https://bit.ly/3mvfb8L

Traffic Lights
Traffic Lights

These traffic lights on a busy road in Tullamore had a mind of their own turning red every 14 seconds!!!!!

A high lobbing dropping ball!!!
A high lobbing dropping ball!!!

This clip and this audio just needed to be put together....

Join us 'Behind These Walls' in Offaly...
Join us 'Behind These Walls' in Offaly...

Join us in experiencing a fascinating historically significant event about the stories of the people who experienced life ‘Behind These Walls’ at Kilcruttin Business Park, Tullamore (formerly Tullamore Jail), where images will be projected onto the front of the Jail entrance on both evenings of Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th from between 7.30-10pm. Presenting you with this exciting work is Caroline Conway, a renowned artist who has been providing significantly focused arts strands of collaborative, multi-disciplinary projects in non- traditional art spaces and the public realm for over 20 years in County Offaly. This is a free, all ages event, but spaces are limited within the optimal viewing area inside the Jail Gate and main driveway. The images can also be viewed at your leisure from Cormac Street footpaths. This event will officially launch the Spectacular Vernacular In the Open | Faoin Spéir – Offaly programme of which full details of all upcoming In The Open/Faoin Spéir workshops, projects and events will be available on page ‘Spectacular Vernacular’, www.intheopenoffaly.ie and offaly.ie/eng/Services/Arts-and-Culture/. For more information on Caroline Conway and her amazing work, visit www.carolinefconway.com.

ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?

Young Rory here is in with a chance of winning our fantastic €1,500 prize after entering #OffalysNextSuperstar - You could join in in the lineup for voting next week - GET YOUR VIDEO ENTRIES TO US VIA WHATSAPP TO 0857480767 before tonight's deadline at midnight!

ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?

Jordan Delaney has already entered and is in with a chance of picking up a recording session with Penny Lane Studios in Tullamore a €1,500 prize. Why not join him? Get your video entries in now via Whatsapp to 0857480767

ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?
ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR?

One of our judge for #OffalysNextSuperstar reminding you to get your entries in before Sunday's deadline. You could be the next big thing out of Offaly! Enter via Whatsapp to 0857480767...

ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR...
ARE YOU OFFALY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR...

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TALENT! One of our judges for the #OffalysNextSuperstar competition Simon Casey Music can't wait to see the talent in Offaly - GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW via Whatsapp to 0857480767

Have we found a new star...
Have we found a new star...

Why not join Katie in entering #OffalysNextSuperstar - Simply Whatsapp your 60-second entries to us a 0857480767.

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