Podcast 71; Thomas F. Burke 1840 – 1889
Thomas F. Burke, born in Fethard in 1840 and moved to New York with his family in 1852. He took part in the Civil War in the United States and his military experience saw him sent to Ireland to command…
Podcast 70; Daniel O’Connell 1830
Known as 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell achieved Catholic emancipation for Ireland in 1829. Hailed as a hero across the country even a short stop on the road from Clare to Waterford could draw large crowds. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/daniel-oconnell-in-tipperary-1830
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Podcast 69; Pattern Day at Toureen
this weeks podcast tells of a sunny summer gathering in Toureen #Tipperary; crowds of people, games, music and dancing. The good old days indeed! https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/pattern-day-at-toureen-1875