2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (252+ words) It was a cold and drizzly morning for Mountlucas parkrun this weekend, but shining brightly through the showers were the underage participants and volunteers at the event. There were six participants under the age of 18 at this weekend's event held…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (323+ words) The countdown continues to the 2026 edition of the Ashling Murphy 4 Mile Road Race, which will take place tomorrow (Sunday), May 17. The race was launched recently, and it is all systems go now to ensure a successful event once again. Now…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (662+ words) It was American comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert who introduced the word "truthiness" to the lexicon, using it to describe something that feels true based on gut feeling or intuition, even if there is either no evidence to back…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (444+ words) Kilbeggan hosts an early summer Jumps card this Friday evening (May 15), with seven races taking place. The likes of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott will have runners on the card as National Hunt racing continues in Westmeath, with the action…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (136+ words) Offaly History Centre's first summer tour of 2026 will be taking place in Shannonbridge on Saturday, May 23. The tour will depart from the centre in Tullamore at 10am, and people are asked to contact the centre (info@offalyhistory. com or 057 9321421) if they…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (165+ words) In preparation for Go Purple Day, Garda" from Laois/Offaly, in partnership with Laois Domestic Abuse Service, held a domestic violence awareness workshop in the Laois Civil Defence Offices yesterday (Thursday). Go Purple Day takes place today, Friday, May 15. Professionals…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (264+ words) Dr David Martin, a leading Irish skin doctor, has urged the public to be wary of skin cancer risks and to be careful when tanning. As May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Martin is urging the public to shift…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (883+ words) There were "too many pellets to count" in the body of one of two brothers shot at a halting site, while both he and his sibling were "very lucky" not to experience serious complications or even death, an attempted murder…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (164+ words) Ulster centre Stuart Mc Closkey is set to miss the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier due to injury. Mc Closkey has a hamstring injury, which the province expects will see him miss a number of weeks. Ulster are also set…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (308+ words) Offaly writer Johannes Bulfin has been selected as county's mentee for the Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme 2026. Johannes is one of just 41 writers chosen from over 500 applicants nationwide, marking a significant achievement in a highly competitive process. A qualified…...