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A 'Black Escalation' staus is in operation at the hospital, the HSE confirmed this evening

HSE confirm “significant operational pressures” at Tullamore hospital | Offaly Independent The HSE has confirmed that the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore is currently "experiencing significant operational pressures arising from very high levels of demand for both emergency and inpatient care".

Priview of Offaly's clash Wicklow in the semi-finals of the Tailteann Cup Official Offaly GAA

Dream draw for Offaly with Tailteann Cup final place at stake | Offaly Independent Offaly’s Jack Bryant closing in on goal with Wexford’s Eoghan Nolan attempting to halt his progress during the Tailteann Cup quarter-final in Tullamore last Saturday. Photo: Ger Rogers Photography Dream draw for Offaly with Tailteann Cup final place at stake Published: Thu 18 Jun 2026, 4:30 PM B...

What started as a distraction and coping mechanism from bullying has turned into a fully-fledged sporting path for a young Tullamore man...

Local MMA star seeks support ahead of pro debut | Offaly Independent Jordan Scully (left) with the Irish flag after one of his MMA fights. Local MMA star seeks support ahead of pro debut Published: Thu 18 Jun 2026, 4:36 PM By Navjyoti Dalal What started as a distraction and coping mechanism from bullying at school has turned into a fully-fledged sporting path for Jor...

The school is planning three special education tuition rooms.

Mucklagh school gets nod to invite tenders for extension | Offaly Independent Deputy John Clendennen with Cllr Neil Feighery. Mucklagh school gets nod to invite tenders for extension Published: Thu 18 Jun 2026, 4:28 PM Fine Gael TD Deputy John Clendennen has warmly welcomed the confirmation that St Colman’s National School in Mucklagh has received official approval from the...

John Twomey and Nicole Duke from Offaly Rowing Club at the Athlone Boat Club Regatta last Saturday. Photo: Paul Molloy Offaly Rowing Club

Some Educational Scholarship Scheme recipients were in attendance at a ceremony recently.

BnM commits over €467,000 to local communities through Derrinlough Wind Farm fund | Offaly Independent BnM has announced funding awards totalling more than €467,000 for local community organisations, students and residents through the Derrinlough Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and associated community investment initiatives.

An extension at Gortnamóna National School has been approved to proceed to the tendering stage.

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The association has more than 1,500 members in Offaly and is looking to further increase its membership base.

Offaly IFA backs competition which aims to grow association’s membership | Offaly Independent The Offaly branch of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is backing a 'refer a friend' competition which is aiming to help grow the association's membership nationally.

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The Tullamore company will represent Offaly at the National Enterprise Awards in Dublin today.

Tullamore firm to represent Offaly at National Enterprise Awards | Offaly Independent Tullamore-based photo technology company Photo Experience Ltd will represent Offaly at the National Enterprise Awards today (Thursday).