Offaly Independent
@offalyindependent.bsky.social
Newspaper in Ireland covering county Offaly
Child welfare referrals reached a record 106,444 in 2025, with emotional abuse the most commonly reported concern 🚨 👉
July 15, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Child welfare referrals reached a record 106,444 in 2025, with emotional abuse the most commonly reported concern 🚨 👉
Manufacturing production fell by 1.4% from March to May 2026, and is 16.4% lower than last year. 👉
July 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Manufacturing production fell by 1.4% from March to May 2026, and is 16.4% lower than last year. 👉
The Royal College of Surgeons have launched a report to guide the safe, ethical and effective integration of AI across surgical practice in Ireland. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
July 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The Royal College of Surgeons have launched a report to guide the safe, ethical and effective integration of AI across surgical practice in Ireland. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
Unemployment rises to 5% in June 2026, CSO finds—youth rate hits 10.8%. 📈🗓️📊 👉
July 6, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Unemployment rises to 5% in June 2026, CSO finds—youth rate hits 10.8%. 📈🗓️📊 👉
JD Sports agrees to refund wrongly expired gift card balances to Irish customers after CCPC probe. 🎟️💶 👉
July 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
JD Sports agrees to refund wrongly expired gift card balances to Irish customers after CCPC probe. 🎟️💶 👉
RCSI researchers report mRNA vaccine delays neuroblastoma tumour growth by 10-11 days and shrinks size by 70%. 🧬🧒✨ 👉
July 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
RCSI researchers report mRNA vaccine delays neuroblastoma tumour growth by 10-11 days and shrinks size by 70%. 🧬🧒✨ 👉
Online shoppers face new €3 customs fee per item from outside the EU—pause before you click. 🛒💸 👉
July 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Online shoppers face new €3 customs fee per item from outside the EU—pause before you click. 🛒💸 👉
Non-household groups bought 12,857 homes worth €5.1bn in 2025, CSO reports. Over half were new builds. 🏘️💶 👉
July 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Non-household groups bought 12,857 homes worth €5.1bn in 2025, CSO reports. Over half were new builds. 🏘️💶 👉
A new Government protocol is set to be introduced to allow domestic violence victims greater flexibility when it comes to social housing waiting lists. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
July 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
A new Government protocol is set to be introduced to allow domestic violence victims greater flexibility when it comes to social housing waiting lists. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
Poverty hits harder for those with long-standing health issues—more struggle to heat homes and face loneliness. 🏡💷😔 👉
June 30, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Poverty hits harder for those with long-standing health issues—more struggle to heat homes and face loneliness. 🏡💷😔 👉
Trust in most people falls to 78.7% in 2025, CSO finds. Younger adults trust elections more than older generations. 📉🗳️👥 👉
June 29, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Trust in most people falls to 78.7% in 2025, CSO finds. Younger adults trust elections more than older generations. 📉🗳️👥 👉
New research shows that people who are blind or have vision impairment issues say that the online world remains difficult to navigate for them. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
June 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM
New research shows that people who are blind or have vision impairment issues say that the online world remains difficult to navigate for them. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
17,447 people in emergency accommodation this May—up 10.8% in a year. Families and children especially affected. 🏠📈👶 👉
June 27, 2026 at 6:42 AM
17,447 people in emergency accommodation this May—up 10.8% in a year. Families and children especially affected. 🏠📈👶 👉
Asthma Society urges extra care as thunderstorms hit during peak pollen season—risk of severe symptoms rises. ⚡🌾😷 👉
June 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Asthma Society urges extra care as thunderstorms hit during peak pollen season—risk of severe symptoms rises. ⚡🌾😷 👉
Over 660,000 foreign visitors spent €608m in Ireland in May, with most coming for holidays or leisure. 🌍💶✈️ 👉
June 26, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Over 660,000 foreign visitors spent €608m in Ireland in May, with most coming for holidays or leisure. 🌍💶✈️ 👉
SIPTU urges RTÉ not to air Israel football matches, backing staff who refuse to work on the broadcasts. ⚽📺 👉
June 25, 2026 at 7:05 AM
SIPTU urges RTÉ not to air Israel football matches, backing staff who refuse to work on the broadcasts. ⚽📺 👉
CSO finds 70.8% of young people spend 2+ hours daily on social media, but most rate mental health positively. 📱🙂📊 👉
June 24, 2026 at 8:21 PM
CSO finds 70.8% of young people spend 2+ hours daily on social media, but most rate mental health positively. 📱🙂📊 👉
Ireland’s electoral commission urges tighter rules on election posters, including size limits and better recycling. 🗳️♻️ 👉
June 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Ireland’s electoral commission urges tighter rules on election posters, including size limits and better recycling. 🗳️♻️ 👉
The Joint Committee on Drug Use have recommended the decriminalisation of possession of drugs for personal use. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
June 24, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The Joint Committee on Drug Use have recommended the decriminalisation of possession of drugs for personal use. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
New customs charges from 1 July: CCPC warns shoppers to watch for scam payment messages. Stay alert! 📦⚠️ 👉
June 24, 2026 at 5:17 AM
New customs charges from 1 July: CCPC warns shoppers to watch for scam payment messages. Stay alert! 📦⚠️ 👉
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.5% in 2024, with industry and agriculture leading the way. 🌍📉🇮🇪 👉
June 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.5% in 2024, with industry and agriculture leading the way. 🌍📉🇮🇪 👉
Flying ant swarms expected across Ireland in coming weeks—experts urge preparation for homes and businesses. 🐜🏡🌦️ 👉
June 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Flying ant swarms expected across Ireland in coming weeks—experts urge preparation for homes and businesses. 🐜🏡🌦️ 👉
Irish scientists spot immune markers that could spare breast cancer patients unnecessary chemo, offering hope for tailored care. 🧬🎗️🇮🇪 👉
June 23, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Irish scientists spot immune markers that could spare breast cancer patients unnecessary chemo, offering hope for tailored care. 🧬🎗️🇮🇪 👉
The Government has launched Invasive Species Week 2026, which will be an annual event to raise awareness of invasive species in Ireland. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
June 23, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The Government has launched Invasive Species Week 2026, which will be an annual event to raise awareness of invasive species in Ireland. 👉 www.offalyindependent.ie/20...
Energy fuel prices fell 7.8% in May, but remain 37% higher than last year, CSO figures show. ⚡📉 👉
June 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Energy fuel prices fell 7.8% in May, but remain 37% higher than last year, CSO figures show. ⚡📉 👉