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Crimea Veteran Robert Dillon
Robert Dillon was born in Birr, King’s County (Offaly), in 1837. The son of labourer, Thomas Dillon. He enlisted at Birr for service with...
Stephen Callaghan
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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Where it all Started - Crimea Veteran Christopher Kerrigan
Regular readers will be aware of my tendency to focus on Offaly related topics, with specific focus on Birr, a town where I have many...
Stephen Callaghan
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Colonel William Windham Lukin
During a random trawl through online auctions a letter caught my attention, written by an officer of the 17th Regiment of Foot and sent...
Stephen Callaghan
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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Army Pensioner Edward Curren of Mount Sally, Birr
Through the course of my research, I have searched both 1901 and 1911 census for army pensioners living in and around Birr. One army...
Stephen Callaghan
May 28, 20212 min read
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