County Offaly, located in Ireland’s Eastern and Midland Region, is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe. Formerly known as King’s County, its local authority is Offaly County Council. According to the 2022 census, the population stands at 82,668, with several towns and villages contributing to its rich culture.
Edward Ging, born in 1847, lied about his age to enlist in the Union Army at 14. He survived major Civil War battles, later became a successful hotel and saloon owner in Greenport, New York, and passed away in 1924.
A short video celebrating America’s 250th birthday and its connections to County Offaly, Ireland.
What A Life !
A short film about the amazing life of Rhode born Union soldier Michael J. Cummings.
The story of John Holster from Birr in County Offaly, Ireland who was among the Confederate batteries firing on Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor on the 12th April 1861. His story reveals an amazing connection to a fellow Offaly man who was a Union soldier manning the guns inside the walls of Fort Sumter. But did these two men know each other ?
A short film tracing the life of Offaly born Union soldier John Maney (1830-1898).
A short film set to music in memory of all the Offaly born soldiers who fought on both sides and in some of the bloodiest battles of the US Civil War.
Michael Dooling, born in Tullamore, Offaly in 1835, enlisted in the 2nd California Infantry but deserted shortly after. He was imprisoned on Alcatraz, later transferred to Camp Reynolds, and returned to service before being discharged in 1866. Dooling lived in St. Louis and died in Leavenworth in 1915, unmarried.
A Glimpse Of People We Have Documented Music: KG https://americasoffalyheroes.com
A Short film about the life of the Offaly man who has a fort named in his honor at Washington DC.
