Identificatie
referentie code
IE OCL BG158/1/7/1850-1851
Titel
Page 22 and 23
Datum(s)
- 1849-1850 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Deel
Omvang en medium
2pp
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
(1839 - 1925)
Institutionele geschiedenis
Tullamore’s Poor Law Union was formed on the 16th of September 1839. Its operations were controlled by a Board of Guardians, twenty-four of whom were elected, as well as eight ex-officio Guardians who all met weekly, with J. H. Welsh serving as chairman. The Union comprised an area of 246 square miles, covering two counties: from Offaly (King’s) – Ballycommon, Cappincor, Clara, Durrow, Geashill, Kilclonfert, Killeagh, Killoughy, Kilmonaghan, Philipstown, Rahan, Rathfeston and Tullamore. From County Westmeath – Kilbeggan and Rahugh. The Union was abolished in 1925, with the Board of Guardians powers being transferred to the county councils' Board of Health.