#OTD 75 years ago, the Republic of Ireland Act, 1948 came into effect and you can see this draft invitation to the ceremonies marking the anniversary of the 1916 Rising and the declaration of the republic in our new "Society & State - Ireland Through Its Records" exhibition...1/2

‘Altogether, Tullamore was voted an excellent destination’.  A visit to Tullamore and district in September 2023 by Michael Fewer offalyhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2024/04/26/179… via Offaly History

For local historians of Offaly History some interesting letters of correspondence from the Alesbury Brothers Ltd, Edenderry. They were suppliers of several country houses including Ballindoolin House and Mount Lucas! #CountryHouseArchives

Such a pleasure to welcome members of Clara Heritage Society to Leinster House today! An amazing group of people who are passionate about Clara town - past, present and future. #Offaly #Heritage @offalyheritage Offaly History

The houses and families of O’Moore Street, Tullamore, formerly known as Earl Street and Windmill Street. No. 1 in a new Offaly towns Built Heritage series supported by the Heritage Council. offalyhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2024/06/22/the… via Offaly History

Overview of Earl St/ Windmill St/ O’Moore Street, Tullamore in the early 1840s-1850s with up to 46 houses. No 2 in a 2024 Living in Towns series supported by the Heritage Council. By Michael Byrne and Offaly History offalyhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2024/06/26/ove…

F. J. Hurst Motor and General Engineering Works Ltd., Tullamore and the Motor Works,  no 5 in the O’Moore Street, Tullamore Living in Towns Series  supported by the Heritage Council. By Michael Byrne and Offaly History offalyhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2024/07/06/f-j… via Offaly History

New Offaly History Blog post on Tullamore's Cormac Street, Acres Hall, Acres Pierce, Henry Egan, and the Tullamore Town Council. offalyhistoryblog.wordpress.com/2024/08/07/no-…

"125 Years of Irish Local Government" is the story of local government and the vital services provided by councils since 1899. Produced by the Local Government Archivists network, you can pick up a booklet from your local Council, or explore here 👉 bit.ly/4eYXiEV

We are delighted to invite you to a special The Heritage Council funded celebration of the work of community oral heritage collectors and preservers on November 2nd Dunamaise Arts Centere Portlaoise. Register via eventbrite communityoralheritage.eventbrite.ie #OralHistory #Portlaoise

Next Monday 21st October Offaly History will host a lecture by Aidan Barry on "The Oral Story of Offaly People in the Offaly History Centre Sound Archives Collection". This event is open to all, with the option to attend in-person at Offaly History Centre or via Zoom.

Some really exciting news today! All local authorities are set to employ archivists, archaeologists and architectural conservation officers by 2026. A gamechanger for heritage protection in Ireland CCMA Malcolm Noonan Read more here: bit.ly/3NGDIlh

We’re thrilled to introduce our 2024 Heritage Hero: James Scully from County Offaly🎉 James, a retired primary school teacher who dedicated 35 years to teaching at St. Rynagh’s Primary School in Banagher, has devoted over 50 years to the protection and promotion of heritage

A huge congratulations to the 2024 Heritage Hero, James Scully - very well deserved!

We're kicking off #EYA2024 over on our Instagram page! Looking forward to sharing a deeper dive into some items from our collections, be sure to follow along Offaly Archives ✨ #ExploreYourArchives

My latest #graveyard book "Bully's Acre, A history of Birr's forgotten cemetery", will be officially launched on 9 December, at County Arm's, #Birr #Offaly at 8pm. All welcome!