Folklore podcast; St Patrick and Tipperary
Mary brings us some more stories from the schools collection @Duchas.ie. This time she introduces us to some of the legends and customs from Tipperary relating to St. Patrick. listen to podcast here
Register for 23rd March Lecture
Our March lectures will take place next Tuesday 23rd March at 7.30 p.m. on Zoom. Professor Tadhg O’Keeffe of UCD will speak about Romanesque Tipperary. Register beforehand by emailing studies@tipperarycoco.ie.
Tipperary newspapers from 5th March 1927
A look through some Tipperary newspapers for the 5th March 1927. We take a look at attitudes to women, sporting events in the county, events for St. Patricks day and post war reconstruction work ongoing in the county. listen to podcast…
Tipperary Newspapers from 26 February 1876
Podcast 4 in our ur weekly dip into Tipperary newspapers takes us to 1876 and some of the less well known papers in our collections; The Cashel Gazette, The Tipperary Advocate and The Tipperary Free Press. Covering topics as diverse…
The Irish Tourist Association reports 1944
The Irish Tourist Association reports for Tipperary done in the 1940's are an excellent source of information on the antiquities and historic associations of many Tipperary town's and villages. These reports have been digitised and are available on our digital…
Folklore Podcast 3; Bridget celtic goddess holy woman
Our folklore podcast for February discusses the origions of the folk traditions surrounding the feast of St Bridget. From rush crosses to Brideogs. listen to podcast here
February Lecture; Emily Countess of Glengall
Our February lecture explores the life and involvement in Cahir development of Emily, Countess of Glengall (1777 – 1836). Emily Jefferyes married Richard Butler, 10th Lord Cahir in 1793 and they lived mostly at Cahir house. Intelligent and energetic Emily…
Tipperary Newspapers from 20 February 1828
This weeks #Tipperary newspapers takes us back to 1828, inquests, dentists, tough justice and the fallout of Valentine's day. The perils of bad poetry are not to underestimated as Mr. Hughes discovered to his cost. Listen to podcast here
Tipperary News from 12th Feb 1921; Podcast 2
A roundup of Tipperary news items for the 12th February 1921, the sequel to the Kickham kidnapping, vandalism of trees, a close shave and military confiscation of wheels some of this week's topics. listen to podcast here
Podcast 74; Reverend East in County Tipperary
The Anglican clergyman Rev. John East visited Ireland in Black '47 to raise public awareness and funds for famine relief. On a coach journey from Limerick to Tipperary he is regaled by a fellow passenger with tales of the bandit…