It will recount the battle and the treatment of midlands soldiers when they returned home.
The story of the Siege of Jadotville is to feature on TV tonight.
This year marks the 60 anniversary of the midlands soldiers who held off an attack by thousands of mercenaries in a 1961 UN peacekeeping mission in the Congo and were eventually forced to surrender.
Nationwide on RTE 1 will recount the story of the battle and the sense of injustice that those who fought were never properly recognised.
International Men’s Day Celebrated In Offaly
A special event was held in the county today to mark the event.
Man Convicted Of Assault Remains Offaly GAA Club Treasurer
Club members are reportedly unhappy with the situation.
SIPTU President Pledges Focus On Housing
Alan Lindley was recently made an Honourary SIPTU President.
Public Consultations Set For Midlands Windfarm Project
BnM aim to built a new turbine across Offaly and Westmeath.
Sinn Féin Pushes For Action On Garda Staffing Shortages
One measure is raising Templemore’s intake capacity to 275 trainees.
Support Programme For Former Fastway Workers To Launch In The Midlands
Nuvion went into receivership last month.
Midlands Schools Secure Funding For Summer Improvement Projects
Funding will also be provided by the Department of Education.
Former Offaly GAA Chair Headlines 'Breakfast And Banter' Event
Michael Duignan and a number of guest speakers will be at the Charleville Centre today.
Westmeath Pharmacist Urges Older People To Get Flu Vaccine
It comes as 800,000 people are set to miss out on the enhanced flu vaccine.
Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
Lands Of Offaly Farmer Flood Completely Following Heavy Rain
Michael Milley is also concerned the planned Derrynadarragh Windfarm will add to flooding risks.
Tánaiste Takes Finance Portfolio In Cabinet Shuffle
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke will remain Enterprise Minister.
Offaly Instructor Labels New Driving Test Rules As ‘Long Overdue’
Around 38,000 people nationwide still need to sit the driving test.
Offaly Boy Given All Clear After Life Saving Surgery
Over €330k was raised for Joey Conway's operations.
Offaly TD Calls For Emergency Following UK Asylum Reforms
Carol Nolan wants to see action from the government.
Enoch Burke Sent Back To Prison For Fourth Time
The schoolteacher has so far spent 513 days in prison.
Offaly County Council Announces 5% Budget Increase For 2026
The local authority will have €102m to spend.
Temperatures To Drop As Bitter Cold Snap Arrives
Temperatures are set to plunge dramatically.
Three People Hospitalised Following Midlands Garda Car Collision
The incident took place on Saturday evening.
Offaly Food Plant Workers To Extend Strike Into Weekend
Members of Carrolls Cuisine will protest this Friday and Saturday.
