Shinrone is a village in County Offaly, Ireland, located near the Tipperary border. It sits at the junction of the R491 and R492 roads. According to the 2016 census, it had a population of 645 and is part of a townland and civil parish sharing the same name.
Born in Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Dennis Delaney served in the Fighting 69th New York Infantry during the US Civil War. Wounded at the Battle Of Fredericksburg he died in January 1863 at Stanton Hospital, Washington DC.
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.
Gilbert Proud Robinson, a soldier from Offaly, Ireland, served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He participated in numerous key battles and commanded his regiment during the critical capture of Petersburg. After the war, he became a respected community leader and police officer in New Jersey, receiving military honors at his burial.
