Published: Fri 17 May 2019, 10:03 AM

Last updated: Fri 17 May 2019, 11:09 AM

It's front page Friday in the Offaly Independent!

Published: Fri 17 May 2019, 10:03 AM

Last updated: Fri 17 May 2019, 11:09 AM

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Check out some of our great stories this week!

- Charity cycle for sick toddler with local links
- Bizarre bike arrest in Birr
- Decision time for 160 homes plan in Edenderry
- New tourism office opens in Tullamore
- Chasing Abbey to headline Lahinch Live!
- There's also some great photos from Communion in Ferbane, and this year's Darkness into Light in Tullamore..

Published: Fri 17 May 2019, 10:03 AM

Last updated: Fri 17 May 2019, 11:09 AM

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