
Ronnie Mathews
Was a well-known and liked local history enthusiast and author in Portarlington. He died on 8 January 2017 at the age of 83.
Articles by Ronnie Mathews :
Offaly History (short for Offaly Historical & Archaeological) was first formed in 1938 and re-established in 1969 and is located at Bury Quay, Tullamore, Co. Offaly since 1993(next to the new Tullamore D.E.W Visitor Centre).
We are about collecting and sharing memories. We do this in an organised way though exhibitions, supporting the publication of local interest books, our website Offalyhistory.com , Facebook, open evenings, our library and offices at Bury Quay.
Our Mission
To promote Offaly History including community and family history
What we do:
Our Society covers a diverse range of Offaly Heritage:
Offaly History is a non-profit community group with a growing membership of some 150 individuals.
The Society focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, understanding and knowledge of the county heritage while fostering an inclusive approach and civic pride in local identity. We promote these objectives through:
The financial activities of the Society are operated under the aegis of Offaly Heritage Centre Limited, a charitable company whose directors also serve on the Society’s elected committee. None of the Society’s directors receive remuneration or any kind. All the company’s assets are held in trust to promote the voluntary activities of the Society. Our facilities are largely free to the public or run purely on a costs-recovery basis.
Acting as a policy advisory body – Offaly History endeavors to ensure all government departments, local authorities, tourism agencies and key opinion formers prioritise heritage matters.
Meet the current committee:
Our Committee represents a broad range of backgrounds and interests. All share a common interest in collecting and promoting the heritage of the county and making it available to the wider community.
2017 Committee
If you would like to help with the work of the Society by coming on a sub-committee or in some other way please email us or let an existing member know.
Was a well-known and liked local history enthusiast and author in Portarlington. He died on 8 January 2017 at the age of 83.
Articles by Ronnie Mathews :
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