How Tim Costello From Ferbane Created a Literary Oasis in New York City.
Tim Costello originally from Ferbane in County Offaly founder of Costello’s Bar in New York. A place often frequented by some of America’s most famous literary figures.
Sean MacDiarmada & His Brooklyn Family.
The recently discovered 1912 photo of Sean MacDiarmada with his sisters garnered significant attention online. The author shares how he obtained this and related historical materials, including letters and artifacts connected to the MacDermott family in New York, highlighting their involvement in Irish nationalism. An exhibition is planned for 2027.
County Offaly
The Remarkable life of William Keegan from Edenderry.
William Keegan was baptized in Edenderry on May 15th, 1821. Parents, Michael Keegan and Maria Dillon. Sponsors, George Smullen and
The Cuskelly Family. Offaly Pioneers.
William Cuskelly and Mary Clooney were married in Tullamore, County Offaly in 1840. Ten years later in 1850 their young
John Rigney from Ballyboy, Soldier & Pioneer.
John Rigney was born in Ballyboy ,County Offaly in 1815 to parents John Rigney and Ann Purcell . In 1847
The story of Tom Kelly from Killoughey. His mining exploits and buried treasure .
Tom Kelly, born in County Offaly around 1808, emigrated to Canada and later settled in the U.S., where he became a successful lead miner. Despite facing hardships, including robbery and illness, he amassed wealth and remained solitary. Known for his eccentricity and reputed buried treasure, he died in 1867, leaving behind significant ore and gold.
County Offaly
The Legacy of the Tyrrell family from Clara in America’s Civil War.
Thanks to our friend of Offaly Phil O’Connor for visiting the graves of James Tyrrell and his son Martin in