Ger Scully

From a farming background in south Offaly, Ger Scully has been Editor of the Tullamore Tribune since
1994, having previously worked as a journalist with the Midland Tribune for over four years. Educated at
Roscrea CBS and the School of Journalism at the College of Commerce in Rathmines, he lives in
Tullamore where he is involved in many community groups.

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Local News

Water supply finally safe for thousands living in Laois and Offaly after substantial 'reconfiguration'

The Boil Water Notice for all customers in the Tullamore South and Clonaslee areas has been lifted nearly a month after problems with the Slieve Bloom source were found. Uisce Éireann, said on Friday, July 14, that, in partnership with Offaly and ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:52

Events & Listings

Over 60,000 expected in the Midlands for the Tullamore Show

A TENTED city has been erected in a matter of a few weeks by a team of dedicated volunteers at the Butterfield Estate where the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show will be held on Sunday next. Led by affable Show Chairman and leading ...

09 Aug 2023 at 11:57

Events & Listings

Spectacular hot air balloons and lots more entertainment at the Tullamore Show

The 2023 Tullamore show Show is set to feature a spectulare hot air balloon display at the Butterfield Estate. The display is just one of a host of entertainment attractions for all the family. Entertainment on the band stage includes a ...

12 Aug 2023 at 14:22

On the Road

Laois Offaly Gardai release Tullamore Show traffic plan and warn of delays

The Gardai have released their traffic plan for the Tullamore Show which takes place this Sunday, August 13. Gardai wish to advise motorists that delays in the area can be expected all day and that Diversions will be in place. PEOPLE ...

10 Aug 2023 at 21:22

Recent Deaths

Death of retired Presbyterian Minister based in Offaly and Laois

Rev. McKay, a native of Scotland, aged 94, ministered in his native Scotland and Argentina before moving to Ireland. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Máire, continued to live in Tullamore. His memorial service will take ...

11 Jan 2024 at 10:22

Local News

Thriving community near Portarlington told in new book

A NEW history of a thriving Walsh Island will have “a lasting legacy” for future generations. The words of Walsh Island Historical Society member, Aidan Mahon, who acted as Master of Ceremonies at the launch of “A history of ...

10 Sept 2023 at 14:51

National News

50 years in the EU: Brian Cowen writes how Ireland's EU membership has 'transformed the nation'

Retired Taoiseach Brian Cowen takes a comprehensive look at how EU membership has truly transformed Ireland on a whole range of fronts over the past half century WHEN Ireland's application for membership of the EEC was ...

17 May 2023 at 15:44

Local News

Laois farmer aiming to lead Irish farming wants his younger counterparts to be more than protestors

Laois farmer Francie Gorman insists he will be a “strong leader” who will take “whatever action is needed” to represent farmers also wants young farmers more involved in the IFA and not just to fill buses for protests ...

28 Oct 2023 at 13:53

Business

End of an era in Laois Offaly border village as last grocery store closes its doors

It was the end of an era in Killeigh last Saturday with the closure of Gorman's shop which has served the people of the wider area for almost three and half decades. “We've had many happy memories since we came here ...

20 Mar 2024 at 19:22

Local News

Laois and Offaly people unite for vital Midlands hospital dialysis unit

Laois and Offaly people have united in a fundraising for a vital service provided at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. A group of 20 local people from both Laois and Offaly took on the challenge of climbing ...

21 Jul 2022 at 19:53

Local News

Nonagenarian local inventor back at Tullamore Show with new gizmo

Local inventor Tony Bergin is still brain-storming and coming up with new ideas for the Tullamore Show's Inventions Section. The retired dairy farmer returned to the 2023 edition of the show at the sprightly age ...

14 Aug 2023 at 07:52

National News

Man set to lose home to hold vigil outside PTSB branches across the Midlands

A WELL-KNOWN environmental campaigner - who is set to lose his home in Rhode - is to hold a peaceful vigil outside PTSB bank in O'Connor Square, Tullamore on Monday next from 11am to 12.30pm to highlight his ...

15 Aug 2024 at 09:15

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