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Walsh Island

Walsh Island, a village in County Offaly, Ireland, derives its name from its fertile hilltop surroundings in the Bog of Allen. Situated 1 km from the R400 road and 12 km from Portarlington, it had a population of 443 as per the 2016 census.

County Offaly, James Lawlor, Walsh Island

James Lawlor -Union Civil War Soldier. Born In Garrymona, Near The Village Of Walsh Island In County Offaly.

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James Lawlor, born in County Offaly, served in the Civil War before settling in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Tragically, in November 1878, he and three of his young children died from diphtheria within two weeks. His wife, Mary, persevered despite numerous losses and ultimately passed away in 1926, leaving a legacy of resilience.

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

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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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