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Founded in 1938 and re-established in 1969, Offaly History (Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society) aims to preserve and promote the rich heritage of County Offaly. Since 1993, the Society has occupied premises at Bury Quay, Tullamore offering a Bookshop, library, reading room, and lecture hall for researcher and members of the public. Offaly History Centre is beside the new Aldi Supermarket and Old Warehouse restaurant), and best approached from Kilbride Street via Patrick Street or Main Street.
The main objective of the society is the collection and sharing of research and memories. We do this in an organised way; through exhibitions, the publication of local interest books, weekly blog posts, monthly lectures, and more. The bookshop and reading rooms at Bury Quay are open to the public Monday to Friday, 9am-4:30pm. Regular updates can also be found at our website, www.Offalyhistory.com and on our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X.
To promote Offaly History including community and family history
What we do:
Our Society covers a diverse range of Offaly Heritage:
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James Scully James Scully has for many years had a keen interest in local history with reference to west Offaly and the Grand Canal. A gifted communicator, he has…
Stephen Callaghan Works as a legal review analyst, but in his spare time is an independent historian. His research is primarily concerned with Birr Barracks, the Leinster Regiment and social…
Diarmuid Wheeler Has studied the roots of colonialism in the Laois-Offaly Plantation and secured his doctorate at NUIG Galway. He has contributed to Offaly Heritage and lectured to the Society…
Sylvia Turner Is a semi-retired university tutor in Education and has a long held interest in Irish history. Her research relates mainly to Kerry, the home of her grandfather’s ancestors…
Paschal Sweeney Has an interest in local and community history and has published two works on the Franciscan Friary in Multyfarnham; in 2013, Through the East Window, the story of…
Miriam Smyth Is a researcher and producer with over twenty years’ experience. She worked on a number of well-known television series.
Brendan Ryan Is a retired Principal teacher. He is a native of Dublin city and has written extensively on West Offaly.
Brian Pey Works for Offaly County Council in Tullamore. He is an active member of Birr Historical Society and Offaly History. His main interest is in the history of the…