Bargaining in Birr: Regional antique fairs enjoy a resurgence of interest
Regional fairs like the one held at Birr Vintage Week are enjoying a resurgence of interest
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Photo essay: An old clock, a Persian rug, a bit of a haggle – the joys of an Irish antiques fair
Dealers and potential buyers from Ireland and further afield were in Birr this week for the Fine Arts and Antiques Fair
Two men killed in road crashes in Dublin and Offaly named locally
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to incidents in Clondalkin and Tullamore
Man (30s) killed in Offaly single-vehicle crash
Teenage cyclist (19) struck while cycling in west Dublin dies in hospital
Festivals: The best Irish events in August, from music and comedy to literature and science
There’s something for everybody in our guide to the many events being held around Ireland this month
Grogan inquest: Coroner finds Tullamore farmer likely died from infection linked to cancer and treatment
Joseph Grogan (75) married a day before death at home, inquest hears
Piers Morgan: ‘My DNA is predominantly Irish whether Ireland wants that or not’
Broadcaster on his famous friends, future of media, ‘pathetic’ Kneecap and why his Offaly roots don’t make him a Biffo
Cause of death of Offaly farmer, who died day after he married, unknown due to embalming
Joseph Grogan, Screggan, Tullamore, on whose land this year’s National Ploughing Championships will take place, died in April 2023
New school admissions system for second-level schools to be piloted in five towns in October
New approach will simplify enrolments in pilot areas such as Athenry, Celbridge, Clonakilty, Greystones and Tullamore, parents told
All HSE ambulances remain in service following investigations into fires in two of its vehicles
Potential problems in auxiliary battery systems are identified following urgent inspections
Two new HSE ambulances suddenly catch fire within days of each other
‘Possible issue’ identified from initial technical examination of vehicles in Mayo and Offaly
Christy Maye: Midlands hotelier credited with bringing discos to Ireland
Owner of Greville Arms hotel in Mullingar and founder of Tullamore Show remained active in tourism, farming and charity
HSE begins ‘urgent examination’ after two ambulances catch fire in a week
Out of use vehicles, made by different manufacturers, caught fire in Tullamore and Castlebar on Thursday and Saturday respectively
‘Make sure those clothes are burnt’: How relatives aided Ashling Murphy killer Jozef Puska
Trial gave insight into killer’s home life and efforts by his brothers and sisters-in-law to thwart Garda investigation
Moving from Dublin to rural Ireland: ‘Every time we went away we loved all the green around us. Then we thought, let’s just go do it’
Meet the people who moved from the city the country to set up businesses and live a quieter life
Ireland’s remaining bogs can have a second tale - of creation rather than extraction
Unlike trees, a living, healthy bog will soak up more carbon per square metre than almost any other ecosystem on Earth
Fiona Pender murder investigation: Second search operation for her remains ends
But results of searches not disclosed for operational reasons
Pedestrian (50s) killed after being struck by car in Co Offaly
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to fatal road traffic incident
‘If this is another hoax, that will be devastating’: Locals hope for closure in Fiona Pender case
Locals hope for resolution as gardaí conduct another search for remains of 25-year-old last seen in 1996
Fiona Pender case upgraded to murder inquiry as gardaí begin dig for her remains
Woman (25) was seven months pregnant when she vanished from home in Tullamore, Co Offaly, in 1996
Co Offaly students claim prestigious award at World Robotics Championships
Group from Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tullamore won judges’ prize for their creation, Agatha Trunchbull
Bad Nanny review: Incredible story of fraudster Samantha Cookes skilfully told in excellent documentary
Television: Chirpy Englishwoman was exposed as a serial fraudster, but only after taking in a long list of victims
Man who sued over 10-year delay in diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss settles actions for €800,000
In separate case, boy who suffered delay in diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss settles action for €310,000
Top boarding school to admit girls for first time in 120 years
Cistercian College Roscrea to move to co-educational model from September 2026
Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco
Birr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage status
How one couple turned their passion for chocolate into a thriving business
With their creations acclaimed across social media, Daniel Linehan and Georgia Quealy are enjoying their busiest year ever
Two men treated for serious injuries following shooting in Offaly
Gardaí appeal for information related to two linked incidents
Nine new Irish attractions to explore: Defying gravity, distilling views and waterway wonders
From giant sculpture trails in Tyrone to a hidden gem in Tipperary, there’s a wealth of new adventures throughout the country
St Patrick’s Day parades: Kabin Crew brings a spark to Cork while Limerick aims to become ‘more fun’
Belly dancers dazzle in Tullamore; Sharon Shannon leads the way in Galway; and Waterford marks its 1,111th anniversary
HSE apologises for failings in care of pensioner who died two days after leaving hospital
Family claimed Noreen McCormack’s pneumonia was not investigated in Co Offaly emergency department
New homes: comprehensive guide to what’s for sale in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Cork and around the State
Newly built schemes now available and soon to be released on the market
Armed gardai involved in midlands and Co Galway raids targeting prolific crime gang
Crime group based in Galway and midlands involved in gun crime, ‘drug dealing, drug intimidation, burglaries, serious assaults’
Man dies in Co Offaly car crash
Gardai have appealed for information following the single vehicle collision
‘I just love the connection to the past’: How this Offaly woman renovated her grandparents’ 1830s home
It may not have been in her plans, but for Hazel Keegan, moving back to Tullamore and renovating her grandparents’ listed house has been life changing
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