War of Independence Commemorative Calendar 2019 Containing photos and biobraphical details of participants of the War of Independence in Tipperary, and with Limerick, Kilkenny and Dublin connections. Calendars are available at The Bookworm, Thurles John Connors-Nenagh, Fitzpatrick Printers, Tipperary Town…
Some recent publications that would make ideal Christmas gifts.
We hold a miscellaneous collection of records of the Lough Derg Yacht club including this lovely design for a boat. Initially founded in 1836 the collection has a short history of the club between 1836 and 1905, Minute books from…
We've just received a collection of old records from Newtown N.S. County Tipperary. The syllabus for cookery for 3rd to 6th class girls caught my eye. Top of the list; Bacon and Cabbage then moving on to Soda bread. I…
Congratulations to our colleague Pat Bracken for making the long list for Eir Sports Book of the Year 2018 for 'The Growth & Development of Sport in Co Tipperary, 1840-1880'. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/longlist-announced-for-2018-eir-sport-book-of-the-year-award-884097.html Best of luck Pat.
Some photos of the building of 'New Tipperary' around 1890. Tenants of the Smith Barry estate in withheld their rents in solidarity with Cork tenants of the same estate. They were evicted and a local cooperative effort built a new…
The Military Cross medal awarded to Fr Edmond Kelly, native of New Inn, Cashel is on display in Tipperary Studies, the Source Library, Thurles. We also have a display of articles and photos on Fr. Kelly's life Fr. Kelly, volunteered for service…
A trip to see wintering birds. Sunday 24th November. Bus leaves Nenagh at 10.30am, passing through Thurles, Cashel and Cahir. Booking essential; Phone Aine 087 9369372
This amazing model of Thurles town in 1850 was crafted by the late Jim Condon. A real labour of love the model was painstakingly built by Thurles native Jim together with his wife, Biddy in their home. Resplendent in it's…
November 20th Dr Ann Matthews; The long General Election Campaign 1917-1918 ‘Exploring the National Plebiscite 1917-1918, and its significant role in the creation of the first Provisional Republican Government in 1919’. Ann’s paper will examine how with the Irish National…