A collection of photos and findings
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.
William Cuskelly and Mary Clooney were married in Tullamore, County Offaly in 1840. Ten years later in 1850 their young
John Rigney was born in Ballyboy ,County Offaly in 1815 to parents John Rigney and Ann Purcell . In 1847
A list of 200 Offaly men who fought in the US Civil War (1861-1865) has been compiled, with each soldier having a dedicated page featuring available details. Visitors are encouraged to explore the list for potential connections and to share any additional information they might have.
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.
By summer 1863, the American Civil War prompted Congress to enact the Enrollment Act, initiating a draft that incited riots in New York due to socioeconomic tensions. Rev. Walter Quarter intervened to calm crowds amidst chaos, ultimately losing his health and life due to the events. Quarter significantly contributed to community building yet remains memorialically overlooked.
A Tullamore Soldier Who Died At The Battle Of Cold Harbor in June 1864 William Kelly was born in Tullamore
PATRICK JOSEPH HEALY LATER BECAME PRESIDENT OF MEAGHERS IRISH BRIGADE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK Patrick Healy was born in Tullamore
Andersonville National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) The Graves of 3 of the 4 Tullamore Men Who Died in
Harper’s Weekly – Wikipedia A weekly magazine published during the US Civil War that contains hundreds of amazing hand drawn
