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Offaly History Blog
- 37-38, Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Tullamore along the line,Puttaghan/ Srah / Ballydrohid/ Killiskea No 37-38 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
Tullamore is the county town of Co Offaly, it lies on the Grand Canal. It is a large and thriving place that has seen great development over the years. In this article, have a look back with a picturesque timeline through from 1798 when the canal reached Tullamore. We will return to Tullamore stories of … Continue reading 37-38, Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Tullamore along the line,Puttaghan/ Srah / Ballydrohid/ Killiskea No 37-38 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
- 36 Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Cappyroe, Clonmore No 36 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
Cappyroe The Civil Parish of Geashill is the largest Parish in Offaly, and contains 74 townlands. As well as fine fields and bog land – dark, shale and lime mudstone, are just some of the materials you will find in its bedrocks. The Parish is part of the ancient territory of “Ui Failghe of the … Continue reading 36 Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Cappyroe, Clonmore No 36 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
- Launch of new book ‘The River Brosna – An Environmental History’ by John Feehan, Friday 22 March 8 p.m.
There is an open invitation to all those interested in the River Brosna to come to the book launch on Friday 22 March at 7.30pm in The Star (GAA hall) River Street, Clara hosted by Clara Heritage Society. John Feehan has dedicated much of his life to studying and communicating the evolution of the landscape … Continue reading Launch of new book ‘The River Brosna – An Environmental History’ by John Feehan, Friday 22 March 8 p.m.
- 34-35 Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Daingean Townparks, Ballymullen, Knockballyboy to Ballycommon, County Offaly. Numbers 34-35 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
As we make our way along we start to make the journey to Ballycommon, we come to Townparks townland, in the Electoral Division of Daingean, in Civil Parish of Killaderry, in the Barony of Lower Philipstown, in the County of Offaly. The Irish name for Townparks is Páirceanna an Bhaile. Townparks townland in Daingean has the site of Fort … Continue reading 34-35 Grand Canal Townlands East to West: Daingean Townparks, Ballymullen, Knockballyboy to Ballycommon, County Offaly. Numbers 34-35 in the Grand Canal Offaly Series. By Philomena Bracken, Offaly History
Tullamore Town Historical Tour App
Almost 40 years ago, A Walk through Tullamore by Michael Byrne was published with a map of the town and a numbered commentary on the history of the streets and buildings. This was updated some years ago with Exploring Tullamore, a short printed guide along the same lines and richly illustrated by Fergal MacCabe. Now with thanks to the Rotary Club and Tullamore Credit Union, the walking guide enters the 21st century in the form of a downloadable app for smartphones and tablets.
Visit us on your mobile device to get the app.