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Aidan Barry The oral story of Offaly people in the Offaly History Centre sound archives collection
An overview of the oral history resources available at Offaly History and how to access them.
Commemorating the work of Maurice O Keefe (RIP) at Irish Life and Lore and Albert Fitzgerald (RIP) at Midlands103 and also the late James Kenny of Clara Bridge, Tullamore.
Listening to samples from the Oral History collection at Offaly History
Recording Oral History and editing recordings
Transcribing Oral recordings using the latest technology.
Aidan Barry is a retired primary teacher and school principal who has worked in the midlands since 1985. He has been volunteering with Offaly History since January 2023 gathering and cataloguing Oral History resources in the centre. Aidan is also a part time broadcaster with Midlands 103.
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Can town planning make Tullamore a better place?
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Since 1967 the growth of Tullamore has been guided by seven successive Development Plans which delivered the Bypass, the Town Park, the pedestrianisation of O’Connor Square and many other improvements. Though promised in 2021, no statutory plan which would identify future local projects like these has yet been revealed. The next opportunity would appear to lie in the upcoming 2027-37 County Off...
O' Moore Street, Tullamore
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The houses and families of O’Moore Street, Tullamore, formerly known as Earl Street and Windmill Street, 1720s to 2020s In the 1700s O’Moore Street, Tullamore was on the edge of the town on the road to Killeigh. It soon became known as Windmill Street because of the two windmills erected by the 1720s on the hill south of today’s O’Moore Street. The hill (probably the Tulach Mhór giving Tullamor...
The Glories of Cormac Street
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Cormac Street is somewhat unique in the story of Tullamore street- development with its forty houses, two major institutional buildings and a town park. Rarely is a street preserved without blemish with so many elements over a two-hundred-year period. Cormac Street was also the home of the town’s major property developer and rentier Thomas Acres (d. 1836) who built his Acres Hall in 1786 (now t...
Charlie Finlay - Memories of Tullamore & Geashill railway stations, 1967 - 2005
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Charlie Finlay of Clonmore, Tullamore worked for 38 years as a railwayman in the Tullamore station. Here he recounts some of his experiences on the railway to Michael Byrne, of Offaly History.
Irish Mist Memories
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A photo slideshow with audio commentary by former Irish Mist employees John Flanagan, Peter Prendergast, Brian McNair, and Eileen Prendergast as they reminisce on their time with the company. The book IRISH MIST: The story of Tullamore's Whiskey Liqueur 1945-1985, is now available to purchase from the Offaly History shop at Bury Quay, Tullamore, or from our online shop at: www.offalyhistory.com...
The abuse of history: fact and fiction in Irish sport after 1916
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Synopsis: This lecture examines the place of sport in the Irish Revolution. It will, in particular, explore the manner in which the reality of the lived experience of sport has been misrepresented by people who seek to make propaganda from the past. Speaker bio: Paul Rouse is professor of history at University College Dublin. He has written extensively on the history of Irish sport.
Lettice Baroness Offaly & The Siege of Geashill
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Synopsis: In 1563 the Barony of Geashill (30,000 acres) was granted to Gerald FitzGerald, 11th earl of Kildare. Subsequently, his granddaughter Lettice FitzGerald (Baroness Offaly) was granted the barony in 1619 by King James I, following a ten-year family inheritance dispute. She married Sir Robert Digby from Warwickshire, thus establishing the 300-year history of the Digby Estate at Geashill....
Al Conroy's photos of Tullamore
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Al Conroy had a well known printing business called 'Stella Press' in Kilbride Street, from 1958 until his retirement in 2001. During that time he printed everything from tickets to showband posters. In 1972 he became a registered gun dealer and expanded the business into selling firearms and ammunition, while further expanding into angling supplies in the 1980's. One constant with Al, was that...
Heritage week 2023: Exploring High Street, Tullamore: in the Living in Towns Series
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In this slideshow, Michael Byrne gives us some of the history of High Street aided with a selection of photographs and maps. Visit Offaly History: www.offalyhistory.com/ www.offalyarchives.com/
Heritage week 2023: 1786 newly discovered map of the town of Philipstown/Daingean, Offaly.
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As part of Heritage Week 2023 historian and writer, Michael Byrne, and guest, Malachy Managan, prepared this lecture on the barony of Philipstown (present day Daingean) to mark the donation and subsequent conservation of a rare and recently discovered map of the area from 1786. The map was prepared for the Estate of Lord Molesworth by the surveyor, Arthur Richards Neville. The map predates the ...
Ireland’s Sarajevo: How the assassination of Sir Henry Wilson changed the course of Irish history
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PAPER SYNPOSIS: The assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson MP on June 22nd, 1922 was the critical event which led to the breakout of the Irish Civil War just six days later. How did the gunning down of the former head of the British army lead to the Provisional Government shelling of the Four Courts and the beginning of the Civil War? What might have happened if Wilson had not been kil...
‘Uncertain Times’ - The Goodbody Family’s Experiences in Clara 1914-24
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In this illustrated talk, Michael Goodbody gives an account of the Goodbody family’s experiences in Clara during a turbulent period for both individuals and businesses. The talk covers the Great War, the 1916 rebellion, Independence and the ensuing Civil war and how the family coped with the changes and uncertainties during these events. The book, '100 Years of Clara History' is available to pu...
Traditional Architecture in Offaly
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Synopsis: Conservation architect Rachel McKenna is author of Traditional Architecture in Offaly. History, Materials and Furniture 1800 to Present Day (Offaly County Council, 2022). The talk will cover the recent publication and seek to illustrate the development of traditional architecture in Offaly, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in both the houses and their fittings. It will consider...
THE GRAND CANAL IN OFFALY IN THE 20th CENTURY : THE END OF THE LINE & NEW HORIZONS
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This presentation looks at the major events that occurred on the Grand Canal in County Offaly over the last 100 years or so. The canal company began the new century in good stead. James McCann, chairman since 1892, had brought about many reforms and improvements. In 1905 the company had 70 trade boats, 4 tugs on the Shannon and 5 large vessels on the Shannon. Shareholders enjoyed a steady divid...
The Irish Land Commission and Land Reform, 1881-1992: Future Research Potential
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The Irish Land Commission and Land Reform, 1881-1992: Future Research Potential
The Realities of Rural Childhoods in Modern Ireland
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The Realities of Rural Childhoods in Modern Ireland
'Michael Collins's diaries: a new source, new perspectives?'
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'Michael Collins's diaries: a new source, new perspectives?'
Heritage Week 2022: Dr Arnold Horner on new William Larkin tracings from King's County/Offaly c.1808
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Heritage Week 2022: Dr Arnold Horner on new William Larkin tracings from King's County/Offaly c.1808
A presentation on Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society, 1969 - 2022
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A presentation on Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society, 1969 - 2022
Exploring Castle Street, Birr: the buildings, business and people.
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Exploring Castle Street, Birr: the buildings, business and people.
Recording of the Pattern 9th June 2022 at Durrow
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Recording of the Pattern 9th June 2022 at Durrow
A presentation of the Birr poet John Frazer (J. de Jean)
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A presentation of the Birr poet John Frazer (J. de Jean)
Regiment photographs - Leinsters’ peace keeping mission to Silesia and the Polish connection
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Regiment photographs - Leinsters’ peace keeping mission to Silesia and the Polish connection
The Making of O'Connor Square, Tullamore since the 1700s: the buildings, business and people
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The Making of O'Connor Square, Tullamore since the 1700s: the buildings, business and people
Building Offaly's courthouses and prisons in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
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Building Offaly's courthouses and prisons in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
Birr Barracks:an overview from construction to destruction
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Birr Barracks:an overview from construction to destruction
Presentation of Leinster Regiment photographic album to Offaly Archives.
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Presentation of Leinster Regiment photographic album to Offaly Archives.
DURROW Darú Colmcille 1500 Full Length Sub Titles
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DURROW Darú Colmcille 1500 Full Length Sub Titles
Offaly 400 Years Ago in the Writings of Sir Matthew De Renzy
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Offaly 400 Years Ago in the Writings of Sir Matthew De Renzy

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  • @pawdy72
    @pawdy72 24 дні тому

    Rip Al Conroy a gentleman

  • @MaryCaulfield-p7f
    @MaryCaulfield-p7f Місяць тому

    Tut Tut wit naughty boys are you referring to????

  • @ConorMcGuire-rl5rn
    @ConorMcGuire-rl5rn 2 місяці тому

    Well done to you both, thank you for posting this.

  • @shannonnic7361
    @shannonnic7361 6 місяців тому

    I've tracked my family to Shannonbridge☘️👀🧡 I've gotten my great grandfather' birth cert from 1868 and found his only brother that stayed on 1901 & 1911 census. I'm definitely going to find this book

  • @ukmapper9997
    @ukmapper9997 6 місяців тому

    I have no idea why UA-cam recommended this video to me, but I watched the whole thing and found it really interesting! I am not from anywhere near the area, but it was fascinating hearing about the history of this street in Ireland. Thanks for making it! Hello from the UK :)

  • @midnightrider7648
    @midnightrider7648 6 місяців тому

    my grandfather was born in tullamore in the 1800's. he came over on a boat from county mayo. he was quite a character & lived to be 99. his name was anthony coyne. his wife was also from ireland. her name was mamie. her maiden name was irwin. not sure what city in ireland she was from.

  • @siobhanharvey3789
    @siobhanharvey3789 7 місяців тому

    The young lad in the Offaly cap is Councillor Declan Harvey

  • @ray44f
    @ray44f 7 місяців тому

    Very good, let’s hope the old Kilroys building will be restored to its original look someday

  • @carriemeersman6198
    @carriemeersman6198 9 місяців тому

    I was wondering how I could purchase the book Forgotten Souls by James Scully?

  • @marycopas2350
    @marycopas2350 10 місяців тому

    My family name is Dullaghan. We came from Offaly lisclooney Tissarn &wheery to Louth &perhaps co Down.I and my Daughter are visiting Offaly in May Any information you can give me would be appreciated greatly

  • @johnpurcell7525
    @johnpurcell7525 11 місяців тому

    Trump Derangement Syndrome in Offaly now jayzus

  • @lucyduffyllovelytown2619
    @lucyduffyllovelytown2619 11 місяців тому

    very interesting

  • @Zamztrench
    @Zamztrench 11 місяців тому

    I found a God in a Bottle today, I have no idea how to date it, I bought it in Sherbrooke, QC Canada. I had never seen such an object and I am happy to have grabbed it because upon research, the item holds much historical and religious value. Thank you for your work and sharing this.

  • @cheeseyphil
    @cheeseyphil 11 місяців тому

    I was there the night it went on fire. Staying in my uncles house/shop on Harbour Street. I'll never forget that night. The windows buckled with the heat from the fire. And to think we weren't evacuated and the petrol station across the road. What a night.

    • @Stoneyeire1916
      @Stoneyeire1916 4 місяці тому

      And to think,the wrong people were blamed for starting the fire

  • @johnclarke5339
    @johnclarke5339 Рік тому

    You’ll be none the wiser about Columba after listening to this

  • @magdalenkelly1043
    @magdalenkelly1043 Рік тому

    Fantastic to see and hear about. I especially loved the picture of my brother Clem Mc Morris (r.i.p) with Bishop Smyth a photograph that I have never seen.

  • @paddyo3841
    @paddyo3841 Рік тому

    Hello enjoy watching this, so many familiar names mentioned, all names I grew up around in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, in an Irish neighborhood called greenfield, as well many of my own family names you also mentioned …My father Jack OConnor, his father was born in Ireland but his father emigrated to America in 1870s name was Patrick OConnor came out of Cavan, and in my mothers side Conroy’s were from around Galway /Sligo …the names of my great great grands were Milton/ Marren /Armstrong/Dunne/Hart/McClusky/Murtha/Haney/Campbell/Baker/Kane/Roberts/Feely/Gallagher/Morris/Austen….

  • @davekeating.
    @davekeating. Рік тому

    “This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

  • @seanmccann8368
    @seanmccann8368 Рік тому

    What a wonderful lady she was! Excellent presentation, excellently presented.

  • @themadfarmer5207
    @themadfarmer5207 Рік тому

    Great stuff. There is scope for similar assembly of old photos from every town and parish and to try to identify the people, but unfortunately there were not enough Al Conroys and Tommy Harrises around

  • @llkdk
    @llkdk Рік тому

    Very nice lecture. Proved great insight into anglo-irish relations in the period and the details of practical day to day rule.

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 Рік тому

    Quakers had no problem in the religious sence in being good capitalists

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 Рік тому

    As this narrator mentions a couple of times the maids were helpful to the IRA shows out of touch or unsympathetic to the irish people around them

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 Рік тому

    The goodbody wouldn't been living in constant fear if they didn't go against the will of the irish oeople in being independent from England a republic instead a colony as madated by the 1918 national election

  • @niamhosullivan1291
    @niamhosullivan1291 Рік тому

    our Nation is now dead and our political class killed her, we sat back and let them. 😢

  • @stephendunne6265
    @stephendunne6265 Рік тому

    Lovely to see 👍🏆🍺🍺

  • @wbafc1231
    @wbafc1231 Рік тому

    Interesting stuff

  • @carthageflaherty6247
    @carthageflaherty6247 Рік тому

    thank You Micheal verry good

  • @johnlonergan2752
    @johnlonergan2752 Рік тому

    Thank you. The land commission played a huge role in shaping modern rural Ireland.

  • @edwardscully252
    @edwardscully252 Рік тому

    Anne and con Molloy. Not leavy, Anne maiden name was leavy.

  • @miathompson1172
    @miathompson1172 Рік тому

    A very good video.

  • @pentegarn1
    @pentegarn1 Рік тому

    I'm actually related to Francis Cosby of Stradbally. Nothing like finding out your ancestor was a criminal and skimmer of military funds. lol Later William Cosby would come here to New York (Herkimer Co) and started some kind of trouble where he suppressed the papers from printing bad things about himself and the English king. From what I've heard the court cases (The Zenger case) over this scandal would set up the basis for the US founding father's "Freedom of the press" ideas because it was seen as so oppressive.

  • @carthageflaherty6247
    @carthageflaherty6247 Рік тому

    lovely photos thanks.i rember you al in the shop always nice and helpful 👍

  • @seanmccann8368
    @seanmccann8368 Рік тому

    25:53 definitely Paddy McInerney

  • @lifesahobby
    @lifesahobby Рік тому

    Great work guys , thanks

  • @ulusguy
    @ulusguy Рік тому

    Thank you for documenting this.

  • @paulobrien2203
    @paulobrien2203 Рік тому

    An excellent insight. Well done. When I wrote my Ph.D. on the Glynn family of Kilrush, Co. Clare, I found countless references to the Goodbodys.

  • @seansouth6380
    @seansouth6380 Рік тому

    My great grandfather fought in this regiment during ww1 and he was captured very early on in the war

  • @23blips44
    @23blips44 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this.

  • @anitagallagher5144
    @anitagallagher5144 Рік тому

    Excellent and highly informative 👍

  • @seanmccann8368
    @seanmccann8368 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation.

  • @seamusmullaney5309
    @seamusmullaney5309 2 роки тому

    Interesting history

  • @freddyfrazier1038
    @freddyfrazier1038 2 роки тому

    I love your channel and your inspiring videos. Your content deserves a service like Promo sm!!!

  • @Patrick-qc4zy
    @Patrick-qc4zy 2 роки тому

    Very interesting I have been doing reserch into my family who come from tullamore on my farhers side they had 7 children and on each birth certificate it has streets of where they was born but I am unable to find any trace of them on the streets why is this ? What else can I check ?

  • @themadfarmer5207
    @themadfarmer5207 2 роки тому

    Dwell not so much on the devastating fire and ruin. Celebrate the work of the architects and builders who worked on the restoration. The people of Tullamore who contributed and raised the money for the rebuilding. The offers of churches for worship by the other Christian communities Those things somewhat mitigated the temporary loss of the church

  • @themadfarmer5207
    @themadfarmer5207 2 роки тому

    The poignant moments of the images of the old IRA members. Their dignified and determined facial expressions even after all those years. Irrespect of which side of the civil war they took afterwards ...those men faced down the might of the British army. Their likes will not be seen again

  • @damienholden2132
    @damienholden2132 2 роки тому

    What s it all about Patrick perce

  • @damienholden2132
    @damienholden2132 2 роки тому

    Who this fin Gail or fal.

  • @spm36
    @spm36 2 роки тому

    My grandad Patrick, 7th Leinsters 1915-19...RIP Grandad

  • @Fionan95
    @Fionan95 2 роки тому

    "The trouble with the Irish is they know too much of their own history and better it were fit that these bards were drowned, whereby they (the Irish) might not know in time from whence they came." Matthew De Renzi