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- 1852 - 1899 (Creation)
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5 bound volumes
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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.
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Five minute books of the Committees of Management of the Dispensary Districts of Clara, Kilbeggan, Killoughey, Philipstown and Tullamore, recording decisions relating to medical relief under the Medical Charities Act, 14 & 15 Vic. Cap. 68