County Offaly Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Offaly Societies
Birr Historical Society Costcutter Car Park Townsend Street Townparks, Birr Email: [mailto:jimmymaryshortt@eircom.net jimmymaryshortt@eircom.net] Website: Birr Historical Society Website #2: Birr Historical Society


 * The society was formed in 1982 to raise public awareness of the rich and varied cultural heritage of Birr; provide a forum for people interested in history, especially the history of Birr and its neighbourhood; and encourage discussion of local history, culture, and traditions.

Edenderry Historical Society Oaklands Community College Sr Senan Avenue Edenderry Email: [mailto:edenderryhistory@gmail.com edenderryhistory@gmail.com] Website: Edenderry Historical Society Website #2: Edenderry Historical Society


 * The Edenderry Audio Guide (which also includes new heritage plaques) has been designed to guide you through the history of Edenderry, learning about the major events in the town’s history.

Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society Bury Quay, Tullamore Telephone: 057 932 1421 Email: [mailto:info@offalyhistory.com info@offalyhistory.com] Email #2: [mailto:services@offalyhistory.com services@offalyhistory.com] Website: Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society Website #2: Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society


 * Offaly History is about collecting and sharing memories. We do this in an organised way though our Facebook site, Offalyhistory.com, and our library and offices at Bury Quay, Tullamore beside the Dew Visitors Centre.