Stephen CallaghanFeb 192 minCrimea Veteran Robert DillonRobert 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 CallaghanMar 11, 20223 minWhere it all Started - Crimea Veteran Christopher KerriganRegular 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 CallaghanJan 7, 20222 minColonel William Windham LukinDuring a random trawl through online auctions a letter caught my attention, written by an officer of the 17th Regiment of Foot and sent...
Stephen CallaghanMay 28, 20212 minArmy Pensioner Edward Curren of Mount Sally, BirrThrough the course of my research, I have searched both 1901 and 1911 census for army pensioners living in and around Birr. One army...
