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Lusmagh

Lusmagh is a civil parish in County Offaly, Ireland, located near the rivers Shannon, Lusmagh, and Little Brosna. Historically part of County Galway, it has notable connections to the O’Kellys and a monastery founded by Saint Mo Chua. The name represents “the plain of the healing herbs.”

County Offaly, George Kennedy, Library, Patrick Joseph Healy, William Bermingham

The Battle Of Antietam – September 1862. Seven Offaly Men Are Members Of The “Fighting Irish”, The 69th New Yorkers.

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We can link 7 Offaly men to the Battle Of Antietam in September 1862. As Members of “The Fighting Irish” they will each experience the horrors of war as they bravely attack Confederate defensive positions along “The Sunken Road”. Antietam will decimate the ranks of “The Fighting Irish”.

Banagher, Birr, County Offaly, Daingean, Edenderry, Ferbane, Lusmagh, Moneygall, Rahan, Tullamore

Thanks To Everyone Who Has Made Contact With Us, Helping To Add Vital Information To The Stories of Forgottten Offaly Soldiers – US Civil War 1861-1865.

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Over recent months, we received valuable feedback from readers about forgotten lives in Offaly. Many have shared details about their family histories, assisting us in unraveling stories of notable individuals like Carey Heaton and Patrick Fox. We appreciate all contributions that help illuminate these important histories.

Banagher, Birr, Bracknagh, Clara, Clonbullogue, County Offaly, Daingean, Edenderry, Ferbane, Kilcormac, Killeigh, Kinnitty, Lusmagh, Moneygall, Rahan, Rhode, Seir Kieran, Shinrone, Tullamore, Unknown within Offaly, Walsh Island

Can You Help?

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We seek information on Offaly’s heroes from the American Civil War, specifically those categorized as “Unknown within Offaly.” If you have family stories or records, please share them. We’ll soon add more identified soldiers lacking specific details. Every piece of information is vital for preserving their legacy.

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