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Death of well known Tullamore sportsman
Roy Cobbe (third from right, front row) and the Tullamore team that won the Provincial Towns Cup in 1976 | IMG Late Durrow man was key member of iconic Tullamore rugby side THE death has taken place of a popular sportsman in Tullamore. Roy Cobbe, Acontha was very well known in his home area of Durrow and nearby town of Tullamore, where he was a familiar, well liked personality for decades. He made a lasting contribution to rugby.
Galway GAA star postponed retirement plans after major opportunity arose
Sean Treacy | Aoife Maher His first reaction was ‘you're wasting your time, I'm retired now and enjoying holidays and that sort of stuff. I took the call out of courtesy’ A Galway GAA star had to postpone their much awaited retirement plans as an opportunity arose that they could not refuse. Sean Treacy was looking forward to leaving his managerial career in the rear-view mirror when he finished up with his home club Portumna at the end of 2025.
New book of images and essays on history of Edenderry given gala launch
Members of Edenderry Historical Society at the launch of their new book | IMG Big attendance at launch of new book by Edenderry Historical Society A NEW book featuring very educational images and essays on the history of Edenderry was launched on Thursday evening. Hundreds of people attended the big launch in Edenderry GAA Centre and the new publication was warmly welcomed.
Death of legendary Offaly and Tullamore hurling figure
Long serving Offaly GAA workers, Pat Teehan (left), Andy Gallagher (fourth from left) and Tony Murphy (right) were pictured with a loyal supporter, John Dunne and Johnny Dooley in the build up to the 1994 All-Ireland hurling final. | IMG Tullamore man managed Offaly to big 1980s breakthrough wins Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Ireland Live within your account. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
Offaly GAA still awaiting planning permission for Faithful Fields development
Skip to main content By Kevin Corrigan Midland and Tullamore Tribune Sports Editor Published 15th Sep 2026, 11:02 BST Updated 15th Sep 2026, 16:11 BST The contentious entrance beside the lane at Faithful Fields | IMG Offaly GAA trying to come up with traffic solution at training ground Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Ireland Live within your account. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later.
Elenco da 4ª temporada de Reacher: Conheça Agnez Mo, que interpreta a vilã Lila Hoth na série
Os primeiros episódios da 4ª temporada de Reacher já chegaram ao Prime Video, e algumas novidades no elenco serão responsáveis por trazer momentos ainda mais misteriosos e perigosos para as aventuras vividas por Jack Reacher, interpretado novamente por Alan Ritchson. Prometendo movimentar os episódios, Lila Hoth é uma personagem que chegará para ganhar um grande espaço na trama.
Offaly receive tough Tailteann Cup draw
Offaly senior footballers have received a tough Tailteann Cup draw with a likely round 2A clash with Down. Monday's draw pitted them against the winners of Tailteann Cup favourites, Down, and Leitrim. On the plus side, the game on May 23-24 will be in O'Connor Park and after their very good win over Clare on Saturday, Offaly should now be approaching the competition in the right manner – there is a window of opportunity to make real progress in the competition, even if they lose their next game..
Offaly senior hurling star hospitalised after great draw with Kilkenny
THERE was serious concern among his family members, team mates and management, friends and the wider public when an Offaly hurling star was brought to hospital shortly after Sunday's terrific Leinster senior championship draw with Kilkenny. Captain and ace forward Charlie Mitchell went to the A and E unit at Tullamore General Hospital after being in discomfort following the final whistle.
Delighted Offaly manager quickly re-adjusts for tough battles ahead
IT is unfortunate that Offaly senior hurlers management and players won't get a minute to relax and savour their super result against Kilkenny in the Leinster championship in Tullamore on Sunday. With Wexford up in Tullamore next Saturday, followed by Kildare in Newbridge the following Sunday, Offaly have to immediately forget their highly encouraging performance in a richly deserved 0-24 to 1-21 draw and quickly get back to basics.
Annual Ashling Murphy four mile road race to bring hundreds to Tullamore
NOW firmly established on the Irish athletics calendar, the annual Ashling Murphy four mile race will once again take place in Tullamore in May. Commemorating the young school teacher whose murder while out jogging along the Grand Canal near Cappincur shocked the nation a few years ago, this year's race will be started by her father, Ray Murhy, a well known local musician, on Sunday, May 17.
Offaly snatch richly deserved draw against long time nemesis with controversial last gasp point
OFFALY took another huge step forward in the right direction when they snatched a controversial but richly deserved draw with their long time nemesis Kilkenny in a thrilling Leinster Senior Hurling Championship shootout in Tullamore on Sunday afternoon.
Offaly GAA Club all systems go for big music festival
AN Offaly GAA Club are in the final stages of planning for their annual fundraising music festival. Gracefield GAA Club will host the Blackthorn Festival on Saturday, May 16 at their grounds on the Tullamore road out of Portarlington. Once again, they have lined up a very attractive and diverse array of musical talent for the event.
Offaly dig deep and fight hard for encouraging win in Ennis
WITH their heads in the right place, Offaly fought hard to dig out an encouraging Tailteann Cup win in Ennis on Saturday afternoon. Tailteann Cup Senior Football Round 1 Offaly 1-17 Clare 1-14 With pessimism the prevailing emotion among supporters in the build up, Offaly produced a result that few expected outside of their camp and they were full value for them, qualifying for a second round tussle with another first round winner and now assured of at least two more games.
Tales of missing number and Offaly jerseys in Armagh outlined at big Offaly football celebration
ONE of OFFALY'S most iconic and revered, if you can pardon the pun, footballing heroes was the special guest at a very special celebration on Friday evening. A large crowd of locals and friends and former playing colleagues from across the county turned out in Rahan Hall to pay tribute to Fr Nick Clavin. He was a super footballer in his all too brief playing career at the end of the 1960s into the 1970s.
Talented Offaly golfer lines up scholarship in USA
A TALENTED emerging young Offaly golfer has been lined up for a prestige scholarship to the USA. One of the outstanding young female amateur golfers in the country, Ella Cantwell's potential has resulted in a scholarship offer in Texas.
Scoring threat the key as Offaly make two changes for Tailteann Cup opener
TWO changes have been made on the Offaly senior football team for Saturday's crucial Tailteann Cup opener against Clare in Ennis. Kyle Higgins and Marcas Dalton are named on the half forward line with Rory Egan and Daire McDaid on the subs bench. Apart from those, the announced team is the same as the one that had a really bad day at the office in their Leinster Senior Football Championship defeat by Laois.
Star Offaly forward out as players get chance to impress against Kilkenny
OFFALY will be without their star forward for Sunday's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship third round game against Kilkenny in Tullamore, Adam Screeney is out with a hamstring strain and the Offaly medical team will be working hard top get him right for round 4 against Wexford on Sunday week. Screeney's place goes to Birr sharp shooter Eoghan Cahill while there are other changes from the team that lost to Galway in their last game.
TEAM-NEWS: Offaly forward ruled out as players look to stake claim against Kilkenny
Offaly will be without their star forward for Sunday's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship third round game against Kilkenny in Tullamore, Adam Screeney is out with a hamstring strain and the Offaly medical team will be working hard top get him right for round 4 against Wexford on Sunday week. Screeney's place goes to Birr sharp shooter Eoghan Cahill while there are other changes from the team that lost to Galway in their last game.
Offaly hurlers aiming for big performance against Kilkenny
FIGHTING so hard to take the next step in their development, Offaly face another big test of character when they welcome Kilkenny to Tullamore on Sunday next for round 3 of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. They are on the verge of taking another leap forward in this year's championship but there is a fairly big trapdoor between them and progress and Sunday's game will tell a lot about there they are.
Offaly footballers bid for Tailteann Cup redemption
OFFALY senior footballers travel to Ennis on Saturday next for their Tailteann Cup opener with their pride hurt and a major point to prove. Underdogs for their first round clash with Clare, Offaly have it all to do to pick themselves up after a fairly horrific Leinster Senior Football Championship first round loss to Laois. Irrespective of the injuries that have blighted their season, Offaly just didn't perform on the day.
Impressive Meath end Offaly's reign as Leinster champions
ENTERING the game with high hopes after some very promising group form, Offaly's hopes of retaining their Leinster Minor Football Championship title were uncermoniously ended by a very decent Meath outfit in O'Connor Park on Tuesday evening.
Offaly minor footballers make one change for big knockout game
OFFALY have made one change for Tuesday evening's big Leinster Minor Football Championship quarter-final against Meath in Tullamore. James Slevin of St Rynagh's returns to the defence after missing the very impressive win over Westmeath in their final group game a couple of weeks ago – Slevin had done well in earlier rounds. Tullamore's Jake Harvey is moved back into the attack with Oliver Goulding on the subs bench.
Outclassed Offaly blown out of the water by rampant Kilkenny
FEARING the worse travelling down to Kilkenny on the bank holiday Monday, Offaly's worse nightmares were exceeded when a rampant home side blew them out of the water in a very one sided Leinster U20 Hurling Championship quarter-final. Leinster U20 Hurling Championship quarter-final Kilkenny 5-23 Offaly 1-10 We knew that Offaly's stay in the championship would not be prolonged by another few days and that Kilkenny would be a bridge too far for them.
Offaly man makes debut with Australian football club
OFFALY man Cillian Bourke got his first big chance to impress when he competed for his club Essendon in the second tier Victorian Football League in Melbourne last Saturday. The Tullamore man made his competitive debut in a 88-75 defeat by Williamstown in Windy Hill, Melbourne. 20 year old Bourke has been working hard since moving to play Australian football late last year, despite some early injury problems.
Unchanged Offaly U20 hurling team named for make or break shootout
AN unchanged Offaly team has been announced for Monday's winner takes all Leinster U20 Hurling Championship quarter-final against Kilkenny. Offaly manager Leo O'Connor and selectors have stayed with the team that were well beaten by Dublin in their last group game. Offaly will be underdogs for the trip to Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. They have done well to come out of their group with wins over Laois and Meath.
Offaly golfer finishes fifth in Irish Amateur Girls Open
OFFALY golfer Ella Cantwell finished fifth in the Irish Amateur Girls Open Championship on Sunday. Fourth position going into the final round at Corrstown Golf Club in Dublin, Cantwell, a member of Esker Hills Golf Club, slipped one place back to end up in fifth place on +3 for the three rounds, The overnight leader Olivia Costello, Roscommon held her nerve to win the title very impressively on -12.
Offaly golfer in fourth place at Irish Girls Amateur Open
OFFALY golfer Ella Cantwell is in fourth position after two rounds of the Irish Girls Amateur Open Championship at Corrstown Golf Club in Dublin. The Rahan secondary school student is on +1 after shooting rounds of 73 and 72on the Swords course. Another golfer with Offaly connections, Hannah Lee McNamara is firmlyt in contention ahead of the final round.
Hungry Offaly ease into semi-finals as group winners
OFFALY'S win comes with a very large warning label attached but it was still pleasing to see a county team attack a second tier competition with the right mentality, hunger and intensity levels as they eased to victory over Kerry in the Leinster Minor Hurling Peadar O'Liathain Cup at Kilcormac on Saturday.
DRA hears allegation student was struck by management member at hurling game involving Offaly school
THE Disputes Resolution Authority has expressed concern at the investigation into a serious alleged incident at a fractious colleges hurling game involving an Offaly school late last year. An allegation that a Killina Presentation Secondary School player was struck by a non player from the Scoil Mhuire, Clane sideline during an unfinished Leinster Post Primary Schools senior hurling “C” game in December resulted in an aborted investigation by Leinster GAA.
Boost for minors as fixtures released for big Offaly football games
FIXTURE details have been released for big Offaly football games in the coming few days. The minor footballers have received a boost with a home venue for their big Leinster championship quarter-final against Meath. That has been fixed for O'Connor Park in Tullamore next Tuesday at 6.30pm.
Offaly man gets first big chance to impress with Australian football club
OFFALY man Cillian Bourke will get his first big chance to impress when he competes for his club, Essendon next weekend. The Tullamore man has been named to play for Essendon in the Victorian Football League for Essendon against Williamstown in Windy Hill, Melbourne this Saturday – the Victorian Football League is a second tier, regional, semi-professional competition, operated by the Australian Football League. Bourke's departure late last year was a devastating blow to Offaly football.
Key players face few weeks on sideline as Offaly hurling manager takes Galway defeat on chin
OFFALY manager Johnny Kelly had some frustrating news on their injury situation when he spoke after Sunday's 2-26 to 1-18 loss to Galway in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in Salthill. Brecon Kavanagh, Cathal King and Dan Ravenhill all missed the game after going off injured in the first round draw with Dublin.
Offaly footballers get middle of the road Tailteann Cup draw
OFFALY senior footballers have received what could be best described as a middle of the road for their Tailteann Cup opener. Offaly have been pitted against Munster side, Clare and have to travel to Ennis for it. Fixtures will be finalised in the coming days but with Offaly hurling Kilkenny on Sunday, May 10, it is likely to be on that Saturday- Clare don't have a hurling game that day so there should be no issue with playing it on the Saturday.
Predictable win for in-form Galway as Offaly dig deep to plug the damage
OFFALY won't be jumping through any hoops after an expected defeat by Galway in round 2 of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Pearse Stadium, Salthill on Sunday last but manager Johnny Kelly will still have a few positives to highlight as they recharge their batteries this week.
Death of an unsung hero of Offaly and St Rynagh's hurling
THE death has taken place of Pat McNamara, a renowned retired teacher who had a profound impact on the lives of so many in his adopted home of Banagher and the wider surrounding area. A proud native of Gurtymadden, Mullagh in East Galway, Pat McNamara came to Banagher in 1968, teaching English in the local Vocational School – he was a former student at a famous nursery, Garbally College which attracted in students from that wider south Offaly area.
Injuries force changes for Offaly senior hurling team
INJURIES to key players have resulted in enforced changes on the Offaly team to play Galway in round 2 of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in Pearse Stadium, Salthill on Sunday. There are three changes to the starting line-up with Sam Bourke, Ciaran Burke and Jack Clancy named instead of Brecon Kavanagh, Cathal King and Dan Ravenhill. The three replaced players all picked up injuries in last Saturday's draw with Dublin.
Buoyant Offaly head into biggest test with confidence flying
OFFALY will be in no way getting carried away or ahead of themselves but they will travel to Pearse Stadium, Galway next Sunday in the best possible frame of mind after a very encouraging start to the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Offaly played out of their skins as they drew 4-22 to 2-28 with Dublin in a thrilling opening round clash in O'Connor Park on Saturday last.
Fast improving Offaly book quarter-final slot with very encouraging derby win
A FAST improving Offaly side provided great grounds for encouragement with a very good derby win over Westmeath in their final group game in the Leinster Minor Football Championship at Kinnegad on Wednesday evening. Leinster Minor Football Championship Group 2 round 3 Offaly 3-12 Westmeath 1-10 Displaying a terrific work ethic, Offaly's hunger was exemplary, their tackling and turnover ratio out of the top drawer as they got away for a fully deserved win over a fancied Westmeath side.
Talented hurlers added to Offaly minor football squad for derby clash
TWO talented hurlers have been added to the Offaly minor football squad for their last group game against Westmeath in the Leinster championship in Kinnegad on Tuesday evening. Shamrocks' Keith O'Rourke and Edenderry's Joe Furey will travel with the panel for the game which has a 7.30pm throw in and the fact that they have been added so quickly suggests that they may be used.
O'Connor Park to host Leinster SFC semi-final
OFFALY GAA and the town of Tullamore has received a huge boost with O'Connor Park selected as the venue for a huge Leinster Senior Football Championship semi-final. The iconic venue will hold the very attractive showdown between Kildare and Westmeath on Sunday, May 3 with a 2pm throw in. It will be a huge game with a Leinster final against the winners of Louth and Dublin at stake – that takes place in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise the previous evening.
Offaly break two big barriers to pick up deserved point in Leinster SHC thriller
OFFALY had two major problems in their National Hurling League Division 1 campaign and they broke through both of those to pick up a richly deserved point in Saturday's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship opener against Dublin on Saturday. Offaly gave a terrific performance as they drew, 4-22 to 2-28. In some ways, it was a point dropped, rather than gained as Offaly had their chances to win it and were ahead well into injury time when the excellent Donal Burke popped over the equaliser.
Leinster SFC: Dynamic Westmeath advance
Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final Westmeath 4-18 Meath 0-25 By Kevin Corrigan at Glenisk O'Connor Park Full of fire and strong running, Westmeath were full value for their shock win over a stunned Meath in a pulsating Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-final. 2-9 to 0-9 ahead at half time, Westmeath then went 10 points clear, but ended up hanging on as Meath finally clicked into life in the closing quarter.
Fired up Offaly just miss famous win but glad of point in super shootout
IT is a measure of how well Offaly played, how hard they fought that there was a sense of anti-climax and disappointment when they had to settle for a draw with favourites Dublin in a quite magnificent Leinster Senior Hurling Championship shootout in O'Connor Park on Saturday evening.
Late consolation goals give Offaly heart as Dublin get away for deserved win
OFFALY gave a decent account of themselves on their return to the top flight camogie following their great All-Ireland intermediate win last year but defeat was still their lot as Dublin proved much too strong in a keenly fought Leinster Senior Championship final in O'Connor Park on Saturday afternoon.
No surprises on Offaly hurling team as key players return to subs bench
THE Offaly hurling team announced for Saturday's crunch Leinster Senior Hurling Championship opener against Dublin in O'Connor Park is more or less as anticipated.
Death of an extraordinary, revered Offaly business, GAA and community man
THE death has taken place of one of Offaly’s great personalities, a remarkably successful business man who contributed powerfully to his native county and parish in a wide variety of ways. Kieran Keenaghan, a hugely popular individual, died on Thursday after a lengthy, very bravely fought battle with illness.
Survival the name of the game as ambitious Offaly set sights high
OFFALY will be setting their sights much higher but survival is very much the name of the game as they begin their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship campaign in Tullamore next Saturday. Dublin are the opposition in a game that will dictate so much for Offaly in the coming weeks. This has been Offaly's big target from the start of the year, a huge game as they bid to raise the bar and move towards the next level. Offaly achieved all their objectives last season.
Brave Offaly agonisingly short in shootout of very tight margins
A BRAVE, very honest and very hard working Offaly fell agonisingly short when their dreams of Leinster U20 Football Championship glory were ended by Longford in an enthralling quarter-final at Newtownforbes on Wednesday evening. Leinster U20 Football Championship quarter-final Longford 3-13 Offaly 1-17 The concession of three goals and two two pointers condemned Offaly to an unlucky defeat and it would have taken very little more for them to have come out on the right side of it.
Manager happy that Offaly hurling is on the road but sets sight on Dublin and Wexford
JOHNNY Kelly does not attempt to evade the question or provide generic answers when it is asked. When it was stated last week that taking the scalp of Dublin or Wexford in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship is the natural next step for Offaly if they are to continue moving forward, he was quick to rebuke the suggestion that it may not happen this year. “They are the targets for Offaly in Leinster. It is important that it happens this year, let's be fair.
Offaly U20 football team announced for big quarter-final clash
THE Offaly U20 football team has been announced for this evening's big Leinster U20 Football Championship quarter-final clash with Longford. Offaly travel to Clonguish's ground at Newtownforbes for a 7.30pm throw in and three changes have been announced for the starting line-up – as with a lot of announced teams, it does come with a warning and there is the possibility of changes before throw in.
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