Offaly Independent

Saturday last was a very poignant day for the Daly family from Rathrobin, Blueball as they closed the doors on their beloved fruit and vegetable shop in Tullamore for the final time after trading for almost 29 years.

“There is a fear factor out there that you can't drive at all the morning after, and we want to make sure that people have the facts.”

 Popular Pullough entertainer, John Molloy, was philosophical in defeat as he became the second contestant to bow out of the TG4 country music talent show, Glór Tire, on Tuesday night last.

Final preparations are under way as the date for the Tullamore St Patrick's Day Parade edges closer.

Councillor John Foley has announced this week that he will contest this May's local elections.