The Model of Thurles Town in 1850 was launched on Thursday night by Noel Dundon of the Tipperary Star. Created by James (Jim) Condon of Butler Avenue, Thurles, the model was the joint winner of the Heritage Category of the…
This picture of the square Thurles comes from our collection of historical postcards available online at https://tipperarystudies.ie/historical-postcard-collection/ Or you can drop into the Source to see our scale model which is being launched this evening.
August 15 is pattern day at many Tipperary holy wells, not observed much any more but once this involved games and picnics as well as prayers around the well. As a bonus you didn't need an ophthalmologist!
Tipperary hurling legend Jimmy Finn dropped in to visit today. The youngest Tipperary All-Ireland winning captain; We couldn't resist the photo opp ..and a snaky autograph or 3!
Checking out Tom Burnell's 'Tipperary war dead I came across this entry. A sad snapshot of a short life.
Join us at The Source for an evening of music, story and song with the Horse & Jockey singers, Anthony Condron, Michael Molumby, Conor Hartnett and more. When ; Thursday 23rd August @ 7.45 p.m All welcome, admission free, tea…
Gillian McCormack and the Department of Archaeology UCC have organised a Heritage Week event to mark Gillian's recent publication of John Hunt's (of the Hunt Museum) excavations from 1949-51 at Ballingarry ringfort. There will be an illustrated talk, a book…
During Heritage week come along to The Source, Thurles and see our wonderful scale model of Thurles Town in 1850. Beautifully crafted by the late Jim Condon and his wife Bridget (Biddy) it's like taking a step back in time #Heritageweek…
Have you ever wondered about William Vincent Wallace, who lived in the house adjacent to the parish office in Thurles, the building now occupied by the florist, ‘Annie Blooms’? Celebrated Irish composer William Vincent Wallace (1812–1865) also lived for some…
The Dublin Horse Show is on this week. Here's some memorabilia from our Murphy collection. .Love the ad for insurance of Horses, vehicles ..and Motor cars!