Yearly Archives: 2016

The archives of the Office of the Chief Herald constitute a unique resource for the Irish family history. Tracing its establishment back to 1552, the records of heraldic administration include registers of grants and confirmations of arms, the Funeral Entries…

The talk is based on a close study of the reports of homicides committed in Co. Tipperary from various sources, particularly the Outrage Reports in the National Archives and contemporary newspapers circulating in the county. It will concentrate in particular…

During the early years of the state, voters made their opinions clear on issues and politicians, often in verse, sometimes insightful and always amusing. “I’m a dutiful citizen, a vote I have got, Which I’m casting with judgement and care,…

Denis G. Marnane (Des), a regular to the Tipperary People and Places Lecture Series has a PhD (UCC) in modern history. He taught in St. Anne’s secondary in Tipperary town. He is a founder member of the Tipperary Historical Society…

During the First World War, Tipperary Military Barracks had two very different roles. In 1914-15, the 49th Brigade was trained there for service on the Western Front. Then, from 1916, Tipperary was a place where efforts were made to undo…

Des is an annual speaker at the Tipperary People and Places Lecture Series and needs no introduction to anybody interested in Tipperary local history. He taught in St. Anne’s secondary school in Tipperary town. He is a founder member of…

Tipperary People and Places Lecture Series

Dr. Gillian Kenny addresses the fascinating subject of women’s lives in medieval Tipperary. Gillian is from Co. Meath, and the title of her talk reflects her exhaustive analysis which formed the basis of her masters thesis at U.C.D. and her…

They came. They saw. They wrote. This talk takes an entertaining look at what strangers made of us over the centuries. A variety of sources are used, some very unfamiliar, even to those who know their county. With assistance from…