Ireland

County Offaly

Co. Offaly, or Uíbh Fhailí in Irish, was once known as King's County. It is in the midlands region of Ireland with the River Shannon defining its western border. We are home to Birr Castle and Moneygall, which is the ancestral home of President Obama. Our county town is Tullamore and we have a population of approximately 78,003. We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Ancestors from Offaly

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Lawrence Daly

Offaly DOB: 14th December 1807

Thomas J Sharkey

Offaly DOB: 1st August 1882

Thomas Lindsay

Birr (Offaly) +others Offaly DOB: 1st January 1771

Bridget Delaney

Birr (Offaly) +others Offaly DOB: 3rd March 1891

Buildings from Offaly

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Partial View of Cemetery and Church Lemamaghan — Partial View of Cemetery and Church

Remains of the Lemanaghan Church — Monastery Church at Lemanaghan

Timeline from Offaly

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1961 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

24th Sep 1961

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Offaly Message Board

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Shea Mary from Kings Co.

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Walsh Family in Lusmagh 1810 - 1830?

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Visiting Offaly area in late September 2023 - any Ryan or Byran living relatives ?

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Aylmer Family

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Offaly Local Guide

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Visit to Ancestral Daly Home in Annaghmore, Drumcullen, Eglish, Offaly
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croghanOFF — Croghan Co Offaly by John Feehan
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