Offaly Independent

Four hundred and fifty thousand euros have been allocated for a new innovation centre in Birr.

The controversial windfarm at Meenwaun complies with noise regulations, according to the results of a recently published study.

A young Tullamore couple got the best possible early Christmas present last week when they won an all expenses paid wedding.

IRISH running folk hero Catherina McKieran will be the star attraction when she launches a new Tullamore Harriers history book tonight (Thursday), November 22 in the Tullamore Court Hotel at 8pm.

Lung transplant recipient Val Kennedy, who lives in Portarlington, was given special recognition at an awards presentation hosted by Tullamore Golf Club on Saturday night.

Tullamore MMA coach and figher Kieran Davern recently became the first man in the midlands to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.