The ''Offaly Express'' is an online

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and former print newspaper in

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that serves County Offaly. The paper is part of the Iconic Newspapers Group. The offices of the ''Offaly Express'' are based in Portlaoise. The paper was founded in 1984. Justin Kelly is editor of the ''Offaly Express''. In June 2012, it was announced that

Johnston Press Ireland Iconic Newspapers is an Irish newspaper company that publishes over 20 regional newspapers. Iconic Newspapers are owned by Mediaforce who are majority owned by Malcolm Denmark. Iconic Newspapers hold their newspaper assets in a subsidiary called F ...

were to close the ''Offaly Express'' print newspaper version with the loss of 8 jobs. The final edition was published on 5 July 2012 after 29 years. The paper was published on a weekly basis every Wednesday and accepted submissions via e-mail including articles and pictures relevant to the county. Although the paper has closed down, the website is still operational and is one of the strongest regional or local digital titles in Ireland. In 2014,

Iconic Newspapers Iconic Newspapers is an Irish newspaper company that publishes over 20 regional newspapers. Iconic Newspapers are owned by Mediaforce who are majority owned by Malcolm Denmark. Iconic Newspapers hold their newspaper assets in a subsidiary called F ...

acquired Johnson Press's titles in the Republic of Ireland.

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* 1984 establishments in Ireland Irish news websites Mass media in County Offaly Newspapers published in the Republic of Ireland Portlaoise Publications established in 1984 Weekly newspapers published in Ireland {{Ireland-newspaper-stub