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Limestone obelisk memorial, erected in 1939, situated in the grounds of Tullamore Courthouse. Stepped stone base surmounted by obelisk with flanking sides with wreath motif. North-west elevation with Irish inscription, carved plaque and Celtic banding, north-east elevation with English inscription. Inscriptions read: 'Their comrades in arms of Tullamore and America erected this memorial AD 1939 in lasting memory of the Irish Republican Army of Offaly area and suffered death for the sake of Ireland / Better worship one moment unfettered at liberty's shrine than slumber for ages in chains'. Obelisk surmounted by Celtic cross finial.
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