Todays Podcast tells of the short lived reign of Edward Bruce in Ireland which brought him into conflict with Edmond Butler, Earl of Carrick and Chief Butler of Ireland, who remained loyal to Edward II of England. Edward Bruce was…
Percy Fitzpatrick, the author of 'Jock of the Bushveld', a famous South African, had Tipperary roots. His father was born in Nenagh, the son of a Catholic shopkeeper, and rose through the British Empire legal system to become a supreme…
Todays podcast describes the 3rd annual Feis in Tipperary Town in the early years of the Gaelic revival movement, music, dancing and competitions - best bootmaker anyone? https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/feis-1906
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