Offaly County Council

01/11/2026

Collaboration is key to building a stronger tourism destination.

Last week, tourism businesses and industry partners from across Offaly took part in a familiarisation (FAM) trip designed to showcase the county's expanding tourism offering and strengthen links across the sector.

Organised by Mary Hensey, EU Just Transition Tourism Activator for Offaly, the initiative brought together tourism operators, representatives from Fáilte Ireland and to experience a range of new and established attractions, accommodation providers and visitor experiences throughout the county.

The trip highlighted the significant investment being made through the EU Just Transition Fund and demonstrated how businesses can work together to encourage visitors to explore more of Offaly, stay longer and support local enterprises.

A huge thank you to all the businesses who welcomed participants and shared their inspiring stories.

Learn more about Offaly's tourism experiences at www.visitoffaly.ie



Croghan Hill Glamping
Mount Briscoe Organic Farm
Giltraps Pub Townhouse Glamping Kinnitty
Lough Boora Discovery Park
Annaharvey Farm
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Offaly Independent
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Fáilte Ireland

31/10/2026

♻️ Repair Café Edenderry - Saturday 7 November 2026♻️

Do you have broken stuff lying around at home? Clothes, small appliances, toys or electronics? Bring them along to our free Repair Café and see if we can help.

Learn repair skills, enjoy a chat over a cuppa, and help keep valuable items out of the bin.

Booking recommended, but a limited number of drop-in repair slots will also be available on the day.

Book now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-edenderry-tickets-2003740382423

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Offaly Libraries
Edenderry Community Garden
Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Action Group
Edenderry Tidy Towns
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31/10/2026

30/10/2026

Tá an nuachtlitir is déanaí ó Age Friendly Ireland (Éire Aois-Chairdiúil) ar fáil anois!
Léigh nuashonruithe ó gach cearn d’Éirinn a chuireann béim ar na forbairtí, imeachtaí agus tionscnaimh is déanaí atá ag tacú le pobail atá cairdiúil do dhaoine scothaosta.

The latest Age Friendly Ireland Friendly Ireland newsletter is out now!
Read updates from around Ireland highlighting the latest developments, events and initiatives supporting Age Friendly communities.

👉https://agefriendlyireland.ie/latest-news/


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30/10/2026

🏆🌿 Congratulations to all our participating communities in the recent SuperValu TidyTowns Awards 2026! 🌿🏆

is incredibly proud of the dedication, hard work and community spirit shown by all our local TidyTowns groups throughout the year.

A special congratulations to:

🥇 Geashill - County Winner and Gold Medal in Category B
🥈 Clonbullogue - Silver Medal in Category B
🥉 Ballycumber Tidy Towns Group Bronze Medal in Category B
🌟 Kilcormac Tidy Towns - Endeavour Award Winner in Category C
🥇 Birr Tidy Towns - County Second Place and Gold Medal in Category D
🥇 Tullamore Tidy Towns Association - County Third Place and Gold Medal in Category G

These achievements reflect the commitment of volunteers who work tirelessly to enhance their communities, promote sustainability, and create welcoming places for all.

👏 Well done to every participant, volunteer and supporter.


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Kinnitty Tidy Towns
Pullough Tidy Towns

29/10/2026

🆓 Free Immersive Tourism Workshop for SMEs

Are you interested in using cutting-edge technology to enhance your tourism offering and attract new audiences?

The EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism Scheme, in partnership with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), is hosting a free hands-on workshop on Immersive Experiences.

This RUN-EU Innovation Day Workshop will introduce tourism businesses to technologies such as:
✅ Virtual Reality (VR)
✅ Augmented Reality (AR)
✅ Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Discover how these tools can help you create engaging visitor experiences, tell your story in new ways, and grow your business.

📍 TUS Athlone Campus, Room D52
📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm

No previous experience is required. This practical workshop is designed to give tourism operators and business owners valuable insights, hands-on experience, and inspiration to develop innovative experiences for visitors.

🎟️ Places are free, but registration is essential.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4dwp46jy



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Fáilte Ireland

28/10/2026

🚧Temporary Road Closure

🗺️R402-8 between Daingean and Ballinagar
📅Thursday 29/10/2026 and Friday 30/10/2026
⏰09:00 and 18:00

🔗Please visit https://www.offaly.ie/notices/ for diversion routes.

apologises for any inconvenience caused.

25/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kilcormac Development Association (KDA)🏆

A fantastic achievement for Kilcormac Development Association, who were announced as joint winners of the Inclusive Communities Award at the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Awards last night!

This well-deserved recognition celebrates the dedication of KDA's volunteers and members, whose hard work, community spirit and commitment to inclusion continue to make a real difference in Kilcormac.

👏 We would also like to congratulate Clara Town FC and Edenderry Men’s Shed who represented our county at this year's awards. Their commitment to strengthening communities, bringing people together and making a positive difference deserves recognition and appreciation.

A proud occasion for Kilcormac and County Offaly! 💚🤍💛



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25/10/2026

🚧Temporary Road Closure

🗺️R402-1 JKL Street.
📅Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October.
⏰Between 7pm and 6am.

🔗Please visit https://www.offaly.ie/notices/ for more details and diversion routes.

apologises for any inconvenience caused.