In pictures: The National Ploughing Championships 2026
Total of 243,000 people attending the three-day event in Co Offaly
Offaly
Baker at Ploughing Championships reveals secret to prize-winning brown bread
More than 400 brown breads were submitted ahead of the final which took place at the 95th Ploughing Championships
‘You can’t blame them’: Young Irish farmers on a looming agricultural exodus
Research from Agriland found nearly 30 per cent of farmers under 45 are considering leaving the sector within the next five years
Man (60s) charged over alleged assault attempt while approaching Taoiseach at ploughing championships
Man due to appear before District Court at later date
Blue nasal strips and an entire tent dedicated to 2 Johnnies merch dominate Ploughing
‘Hope is not a strategy’: Farmers call on the Government to confirm financial supports as we face a harsh winter
Robodogs, fashion and welly-throwing: The National Ploughing Championships kicks off
Quarter of a million people will flock to the agri-convention in Co Offaly this week, some to share industry insights and others to throw wellies
Culture Night 2026: 12 events to catch off the beaten track
From tribal dance and earthquake education to clay sculpting and an after-dark tractor parade, there is plenty to experience this Culture Night
As Shane Lowry watches on, Donald Trump reinvents himself as champion of all things Irish
The secret service needn’t have worried – the biggest danger at Doonbeg was an Irish golfer with a red-hot putter
Alex Dunne takes second place in Formula 2 race at Spanish Grand Prix
Sweden’s Dino Beganovic enjoys lights-to-flag victory at Madring street circuit in Madrid
Judge dismisses woman’s assault charge, saying alleged victim was not ‘innocent as driven snow’
Emily Evans (26) appeared before Judge Andrew Cody accused of assaulting Lindsey Lowbridge in Tullamore in 2024
Offaly driver nine times over drug limit caused other cars to take evasive action, court hears
Accused and his passenger stopped the car and attempted to escape but were caught by gardaí
Welfare benefits such as children’s allowance will not bar recipients from Irish citizenship
But those getting unemployment payments or certain housing supports could be blocked under reforms
Budget 2027: Jack Chambers plays down expectations of big tax giveaway after Harris comments
Taoiseach warns one-off cost-of-living payments can erode ability to tackle longer term issues, including childcare
Boy (12) dies and man injured after train hits car at crossing in Co Mayo
Irish Rail says the line between Westport and Athlone has reopened as of 4.10pm
‘Fear and regret’ in the midlands in wake of Ireland’s move away from peat
A just transition must support people who have lost thousands of jobs and faced an energy transition, say local advocates, who are sceptical about how funding has been spent
Patrick Bergin, co-star of Julia Roberts in Sleeping with the Enemy, seeks buyer for Offaly castle
The actor and his wife show us around Emmel Castle, where they have lived for 35 years
Hosepipe ban extended to end of September in 13 counties
Ban will be lifted elsewhere from midnight on Wednesday following ‘improvement in water availability’
Gardaí appeal for information ahead of 30th anniversary of Fiona Pender’s disappearance
Insp Alan Kerin said the investigation is ‘very much ongoing’
Dáil recall over fuel interventions ‘under review’, says Burke
Middle East conflict leaves Government in ‘very uncertain, uncharted territory again’, Minister says
Profits rise to €2.5m at family-run group behind Birr’s County Arms Hotel
The company owned by Eoin Garry acquired Dooly’s Hotel in Offaly in 2025
Tullamore Show: More than 70,000 flock to agricultural spectacular as it celebrates 35 years
Prize livestock, baking stalls, best-dressed farmers and hundreds of commercial stands among attractions
Brief brush with the moon’s shadow will bring sun’s secrets to light
What to expect from next week’s partial solar eclipse, and how to watch it safely
‘Thousands of special viewing glasses’ sold for most prominent solar eclipse in 27 years
Almost all the sun is expected to blocked out in Ireland next Wednesday evening
Christian Brothers says it settles most claims ‘without the stress of a court appearance’
Congregation adopted controversial legal strategy in response to man’s allegation he was sexually abused by former member
‘He smelled of chalk and sweat’: Pattern of school-to-school abuse uncovered in Garda search of pupil rolls
Former pupil says he told principal of sexual abuse by Christian Brother Liam Coughlan in 1970s – Coughlan later became principal of another school
Former Christian Brother ‘likely to die in prison’ after being jailed for five years
Christian Brothers’ ‘morally bankrupt and totally unfair’ approach to victims criticised by judge in case of Liam Coughlan (90)
Edenderry Garda station remains closed after gardaí got ‘very ill’ handling seized vapes
Members of force were involved in processing products seized from a commercial premises
Edenderry Garda station closed after gardaí become unwell while processing seized vapes
Specialist deep cleaning to take place on Thursday while policing services in area are being provided from Tullamore
Yoghurt-maker Glenisk returns to profit five years after ‘devastating’ factory fire
Glenisk has named former minister of state Pippa Hackett and ex Deloitte Ireland CEO Brendan Jennings to its board
Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week
The developers ready to build thousands of new homes
Firms are cutting large land deals and securing finance that could propel them up the country’s home-building ranks
High temperature warning extended to Tuesday in some counties with low 30s expected
Uisce Éireann has also called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use
Former Christian Brother convicted of sexual abuse of boys in Offaly school in 1980s
Liam Coughlan (90) is currently in prison for sexually abusing former pupils in Kilkenny in the 1970s
Met Éireann issues heat warning for 12 counties with temperatures set to soar
Ireland is likely to see hot and humid weather for the next week at least
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