We travel to Lough Boora Discovery Park in the bogs of County Offaly. I must admit, we were very surprised just HOW much we enjoyed Lough Boora Discovery park - in the heart of County Offaly and in the heart of Ireland. It is a reclaimed bogland … [Read more...]
Genealogist Report – County Offaly (King’s County).
The following Genealogist Report is one in a series of reports that we commission through the year from a professional Irish-based Genealogist. The aim is to give you a look "behind the scenes" on how an Irish Genealogist would approach an piece of … [Read more...]
Irish Homelands – County Offaly/King’s County
Welcome to this “Irish Homelands” feature. This month, we are heading to County Offaly. This county was formerly known as "King's County" up to 1922. However, for the rest of this feature I will call it by its modern name - County Offaly. Introducing … [Read more...]