Sat, May 25, 2013
The Tullamore Tribune is a sister paper to the Midland Tribune. The Tullamore Tribune incorporates the Offaly Vindicator and the Leinster Reporter. It circulates in North and East Offaly and parts of Westmeath, Laois and Kildare. It has the highest circulation in the area and is innovative in maintaining its position.
The region is experiencing phenomenal growth with a significant population rise and a dramatic surge in commercial and residential development. The service sector has also made huge strides in recent years, thanks to huge retail developments such as Tullamore Retail Park. Government decentralisation plans and the development of Tullamore Regional Hospital will create hundreds of additional jobs
Published every Wednesday morning, the Tribune is read by all sections of the community and boasts news, sport and features content which appeal to a wide readership. The popularity of the Tribune is reflected in its continued steady increase in sales. An advert in the Midland Tribune also is displayed in its sister paper the Tullamore Tribune and therefore reaches over 40,000 readers. Agriculture is very important to the local economy while other industries to the fore in the region include pharmaceuticals, meat processing and light engineering.
| Adults | 57,459 |
|---|---|
| Age 15-24 | 10,558 |
| Age 25-44 | 22,679 |
| Age 45-64 | 16,104 |
| Age 65+ | 8,118 |
| Male | 29,087 |
| Female | 28,372 |
| ABC1F50+ | 24,688 |
| C2DEF50- | 32,770 |
The Midland Tribune and Tullamore Tribune have 45% more readers than their nearest competitor. The Tribunes are the county's favourite newspaper.