It's the commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne.
A TD's been labelled 'naive' for suggesting July 12th becomes a public holiday south of the border.
Green Party TD Patrick Costello believes it should be legislated for here, to demonstrate a shared sense of ownership and history of the island.
In the North the date commemorates the Battle of the Boyne with bonfires and parades.
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says it shouldn't be a holiday in the Republic:
Midlands Event For National Women's Enterprise Day Taking Place Tomorrow
The Village Barn in Tyrellspass is the venue for the event.
Offaly Councillors Call for 10% Increase in GMA Budget
Councillors in the Tullamore MD are seeking a 10% increase in their general allocation for 2027.
Strike Action: Sinn Fein Leader Calls On Taoiseach To Intervene
There will be widespread disruption across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath today.
Australian Woman Travels To Midlands In Search Of Irish Family Roots
79 year-old Dianne Newcombe'S great-great grandfather William Delahunt was born in Offaly.
County Councils Closed Nationwide Amid Major Strike Action
Public sector workers took strike action across the country over the course of the day.
Offaly TD Says Alex Dunne Deserves €30k State Funding
Alex Dunne is currently competing in Formula 2.
€600m Farm Payment Delays A "Bombshell For Farm Families" - IFA
Advanced BISS and CRISS payments are being pushed back from Friday to October 27th.
Emergency Services Attend Offaly Fire
No injuries were reported.
