It may seem unbelievable but in 1901 two Bansha families came to blows in church one Sunday over a disputed right to occupy a particular pew. The dispute was so bitter that the families ended up in court, with the…
Today's podcast looks at Victorian life in Tipperary through the eyes of Dr. Jeremiah Dowling, medical attendant to the Tipperary Town workhouse. Thanks to Denis Marnane for giving us his original recordings, we hope you will enjoy them. Listen to…
Today's podcast covers rural industrial relations in the early 20th century. The life of a farm labourer was not an easy one but it was rare for a servant to sue his employer. In 1916 that's what young James Quish…
A late 19th century visit to Ireland by an Australian returning to his grandparents homeplace, meeting cousins, hearing stories of a famously outspoken cleric and the highlight of the visit? Attending a mission at Solohead, literally all the fun of a…
The history and short life of the John Nash designed Shanbally castle, Clogheen, Tipperary. Built around 1810 for the Vicount Lismore it was demolished in 1960 when in state ownership. Listen to podcast here
Podcast 14 tells of the exploits of a young Fenian, JJ Finnan in 1866 and '67. Kidnap plots, risings and on the run in Tipperary.The hunt was so well publicised that The Illustrated London News reported it. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/jj-finnan
Part II of the story of the trial of Toby Burke in the Old Bailey for Bigamy. His brother testified on his behalf but would his version of events in Cashel be believed by the jury. bigamy-in-cashel-part-2
Continuing our podcast series number 12 deals with an amusing episode from Cashels history that demonstrates the power of the clergy in local affairs in the 1930’s. Scandalous unsupervised foreign dancing in Cashel? Not on Dean Ryan’s watch. listen to…
A Day in the Life: Tipperary 2020 within 2km Yes, life in lockdown is necessary. It is also historic. Tipperary County Council Library Service wants to record it using the old saying ‘A picture paints a thousand words’. Through…
Athassel Priory, Golden, Co. Tipperary was the largest medieval priory in Ireland. Built in the 12th century by William De Burgo for the Augustinians and dissolved in the 16th century it had a turbulent history, being burnt on more than…