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News Ireland » Offaly » People: Two Offaly students to compete at WorldSkills Ireland

News channel or source: https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2026/09/04/two-offaly-students-to-compete-at-worldskills-ireland/

Published on: Friday 04 September 2026

Two students from Offaly will compete on the national stage later this month as part of WorldSkills Ireland. WorldSkills Ireland, the country's leading showcase of skills, apprenticeships, Further ...

News Ireland » Offaly » People: Birr woman honoured for Offaly Hospice fundraising

News channel or source: https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2026/09/07/birr-woman-honoured-for-offaly-hospice-fundraising/

Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

An Offaly woman has been honoured with a national award for her tireless efforts supporting her local Hospice.

News Ireland » Offaly » People: Portarlington’s fashionable Cleo Knight to represent Ms Offaly at 2026 Ms Ireland final

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/laois/portarlingtons-fashionable-cleo-knight-to-represent-ms-offaly-at-2026-ms-ireland-final/a/160290830.html

Published on: Friday 21 August 2026

A Portarlington woman has been selected to represent Ms Offaly at the Ms Ireland final this October. Cleo Knight is best known as a member of the fashionable Knight family, winning best-dressed awards ...

News Ireland » Offaly » People: Offaly Woman Honoured For 13 Years Of Hospice Fundraising

News channel or source: https://www.midlands103.com/news/midlands-news/offaly-woman-honoured-for-13-years-of-hospice-fundraising/

Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

An estimated 739 million young people and adults globally lacked basic literacy skills in 2024. Laois joins seven other counties in the milestone. Tullamore's Joe Wynne has been speaking to the ...

News Ireland » Offaly » People: ‘Offaly is being ignored’ - Occupational therapist shortage leaves elderly patients waiting years for appointment

News channel or source: https://www.independent.ie/county/offaly/offaly-is-being-ignored-occupational-therapist-shortage-leaves-elderly-patients-waiting-years-for-appointment/a/159038796.html

Published on: Thursday 06 August 2026

CEO of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Odhrán Allen described current waiting lists as a result of ‘chronic under-supply’ Edana Flynn As people continue to live longer, many are ...

News Ireland » Offaly » People: Tipp All-Ireland winner Teehan keeps faith on winding road to Offaly jersey

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/american_football/tipp-all-ireland-winner-teehan-keeps-faith-on-winding-road-to-offaly-jersey/ar-AA1K8tIa

Published on: Thursday 07 August 2025

For those who live in frontier territory, every county boundary feels like the 38th parallel across Korea, or the Maginot Line. Home is where the light touches, what lies beyond is nothing more than ...