Tullamore is a town located in County Offaly, Ireland. It was originally called Tulach Mhór in Irish and was anglicized under British rule. Some key facts about Tullamore's history include that the Moore family was given land there during the First British Plantation in the 1570s. In 1829, the Tullamore Distillery opened and produced Tullamore Dew whiskey. In the late 1930s, Tullamore General Hospital was built to provide employment. Main industries included malting, distilling, stone quarrying and distribution. Nearby Charleville Castle dates back to 1798-1812 and is considered one of Ireland's most haunted sites.