Bianconi cars in Tipperary
July 1815, the first Bianconi car takes to the road; travelling between Clonmel and Chair at a fare of 2d per mile. for a similar experience today, head to the Gap of Dunloe and a jaunting car. We have a…
Birthday of John O’Donovan
John O'Donovan born OTD 1809, responsible for researching place names for the 1840 Ordanance Survey (no fanciful conjecture included) and a few other things..like producing the first complete translation of the Annals of the Four Masters. Drop in and have…
Dressing for the weather in 1927
July 1927; the Murphy family keeping up appearances despite the sunshine. An example to us all. For more pictures of Edwardian Death by Geansaí check out the Murphy Ballinamona photographs in our digital collection.
Sarsfields v Holycross
Have a look at some of our collection of GAA programmes. In this 1978 championship game played at Littleton there are some well known names and Given many were on the Sarsfields team you might be surprised at the result Holycross-Ballycahill 2:12 …
Tipperary Star; Flights from Thurles
Passenger flights from Holycross? All they were missing was a Monsignor Horan. From the Tipperary Star , 9/05/1970.
Patrick Keely; 19th Century Architect
Did you know that many Catholic Cathedrals and churches built in the USA in the late 19th C. were designed by a lad from Thurles, Patrick Keely (Kiely). Born August 9th 1816 ; his father came to Thurles to build…
Munster SHF programmes in Studies
Gearing up for the match on Sunday?.here are a few programmes of previous Cork v Clare ties in Semple stadium from our collection. check out the 80's hair..sure they didn't need helmets in those days!
Tipperary placenames; Congor Church (alias)
O’Donovans dilemma while researching place names in North Tipperary; a classic example of fence sitting...in case the bishop might be displeased..want to check out local names in your area? We have the complete Tipperary place names and letters collection in…
Irish Sweathouses; Rural health spas
Suffering from lameness, sciatica, sore eyes, fever, arthritis or skin disorders? Up to the mid 19th C. you trotted along to the local sweat house. Though getting to this one in Boolatin, Silvermines with rheumatism would be a bit problematical.…
Tipperary folklore; St. Johns Eve
It was traditional to light bonfires on St. John's Eve, 23rd June. So this evening never mind the barbecue..it’s St. Johns Eve, have a bonfire instead And don’t forget to bring the cows!