Tullamore is located in central Ireland and has a population over 16,000. It has a long history dating back to 1785 when a fire damaged over 100 houses. In 1798, the Grand Canal arrived, linking Tullamore to Dublin. Tullamore is also home to the historic Tullamore Dew distillery, founded in 1829, which used the Grand Canal to transport whiskey and is now the 2nd best selling whiskey in the world. Nearby is the 700-year-old Charleville Castle, one of Ireland's oldest and most haunted castles.

1. TULLAMORE
Co. Offaly
Republic Of Ireland
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2. LOCATION
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3. Tullamore History
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Tullamore (Tulach Mhór in Irish - Meaning “Big Hill”), was
anglicised under British Rule. It is located right in the centre of
Ireland
Capital town of Co. Offaly with over 16000 inhabitants
1785 – Famous Balloon Fire. It damaged over 100 houses in
Patrick St & most of Kilbride St.
1798 – Grand Canal arrived linking Tullamore to Dublin.
1829 – Tullamore Distillery was opened by Michael Molloy,
passed to Daly family after his death. Ran by Daly’s colleague
“Daniel E Williams”. Slogan “Give every man his DEW”.
(Tullamore Whiskey)
In December 1921, freedom from Britain, Anglo-Irish agreement
signed. “Kings County” renamed as “County Offaly”.
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4. Charleville Castle
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Charleville Castle, surrounded
by a 700 year old Oak forest,
is the oldest in Ireland. Known
for generations as one of the
world's most haunted Castles.
Built by Charles Bury, the 1st
Earl of Charleville, between
1798 and 1812.
The King Oak, one of the
biggest and oldest oak trees in
the country is located in the
grounds of Charleville Castle
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5. • The Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre on
the banks of the Grand is a distillery that
dates back to 1897.
• The Grand Canal was used to transport
the whiskey to Dublin and the world
beyond
• Tullamore Dew is the 2nd best selling
whiskey in the world.
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6. D.E.Williams
“Give everyman his DEW”
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7. Lets now explore
Tullamore in greater
detail!
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