250th American Independence Day – 4th July 2026.
A short video celebrating America’s 250th birthday and its connections to County Offaly, Ireland.
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A Short Film Tracing The Life Of Offaly Born Union Soldier. John Maney (1830-1898)
A short film tracing the life of Offaly born Union soldier John Maney (1830-1898).
Shadows Of The Past
A Glimpse Of People We Have Documented Music: KG https://americasoffalyheroes.com
Thomas Molloy & Peter Cavanagh
2 US CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS Today we paid a visit to the graves of these two soldiers who fought on
Gilbert Proud Robinson – A “Proud” Union Soldier From Shinrone, County Offaly
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.
The Banagher Brothers – Thomas & Keeran McKenny
Both Served in Ohio Regiments During The US Civil War Thomas and Keeran McKenny from Banagher, County Offaly, arrived in