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Tullamore Harriers history book to be launched by Irish athletics hero

Irish running hero Catherina McKiernan will be the star attraction at the Tullamore Court Hotel on Thursday, November 22, when she launches a new Tullamore Harriers history book. Cavan woman McKiernan will launch 'Tullamore Harriers; A History ...

16 Nov 2018 at 11:50

South Offaly

Obama Plaza lecture to explore 1,000 years of Offaly history

As part of the Dunkerrin Parish History Society's 2017/18 Lecture Series, James C. Feighery will present, 'Rollestons - A Thousand Years of History' in Offaly on Wednesday, December 6. The lecture will cover the period from the 10th century ...

17 Nov 2017 at 14:56

Local News

Wheeling in the years: Offaly man to be remembered with novel rally

The Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally is one of the most unique bicycle journeys available to High Nelly/Vintage bicycle enthusiasts in Ireland. Gaining its inspiration from William Bulfin, who cycled around Ireland in 1902, the event is a ...

01 Aug 2017 at 16:48

Offaly Life

Offaly people urged to contribute to special stamp set

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon is calling on communities across Offaly to submit ideas for a special commemorative stamp set celebrating the Irish diaspora. Minister Cannon said: "Each year An ...

23 Jan 2018 at 11:29

Offaly Life

Offaly history to the fore in upcoming talks

Historical societies across Offaly are planning a number of fascinating lectures and events looking at the depths of the county's past, from the famine to women's suffrage. Here is a sample of the upcoming events: Friday, March 23 ...

22 Mar 2018 at 13:07

Local News

The Offaly man who fought alongside George Washington for American independence

The extraordinary tale of Edward Hand is one of emigration, war, love, and a life on the frontline. Born in Clyduff, King’s County, as Offaly was known at the time, on New Year’s Eve, 1744, Edward Hand was baptised in Shinrone, ...

23 Dec 2019 at 13:44

Local News

Unique history book to be launched for Offaly village

The launch of a book called, 'A Walkers Guide to Ballycumber Past,' will be held in Ballycumber Community Centre on Thursday, June 29, at 7.30pm. The book, which is a first attempt at recording the rich history of the ...

19 Jun 2017 at 16:57

Local News

Lecture tonight on the plantation of Laois and Offaly

A LECTURE on the plantation of Leix and Offaly during the Tudor period will take place via Zoom tonight (Monday, March 22) at 7.30 pm. The lecture, entitled “We adore chaos because we love to produce order”: 'English ...

22 Mar 2021 at 14:51

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'A first for Ireland' - Historic archaeological dig to begin on Offaly site

The Irish Archaeological Field School are set to commence a dig at the Crinkill Barracks in partnership with local historian Stephen Callaghan and Offaly County Council. The group will excavate World War I era ...

11 Jun 2018 at 15:00

Offalyexpress

Offaly families set to hunt their heritage

Offaly History are hosting Rachel McKenna, Architect for Offaly County Council on Thursday, 7 December 8pm at Offaly History Centre, Bury Quay, Tullamore, as she launches 'Flights of Fancy; Follies, Families ...

05 Dec 2017 at 17:00

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Fascinating Edenderry historical talk given on Offaly emigrant to USA

AN absolutely fascinating and engrossing historical talk was given recently in Edenderry on a renowned Offaly emigrant to New York. Hosted by the Edenderry Historical Society in the local Parish Centre, the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 12:08

Motoring

ON THIS DAY: The world's first recorded road death occurred in Offaly

It is a little known fact that on this day, August 31, 1869, the world's first recorded road deaths occurred in Co. Offaly as a woman from a very famous family was killed. Mary Ward, a niece of the 2nd ...

31 Aug 2017 at 12:38

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