Fr Michael Bergin SJ from Roscrea, Tipperary died on 12 October 1917, serving as a chaplain in the First World War. He holds the distinction of been the only member of the whole Australian forces in the First World War…
An Gorta Mór – The Great Hunger of the 1840’s, its impact on Carrick on Suir and District. As part of national Famine Commemoration Week local Librarian Maura Barrett charts the impact of the Great famine on the region, the…
The theme for Heritage Week 2017 is "Nature", and to celebrate we are delighted to present George Cunningham's musings on all things tree-related, from home and abroad. Historian and author George Cunningham has a lifelong interest in trees and has…
Heritage week in Tipperary Studies Do you want to see an original Military Cross medal or hear about the lore of Irish trees? On Monday 21st August, Heritage week is marked by Tipperary Studies with a dual event in The…
Fourth Glenstal History Conference The Augustinian Canons and Canonesses in Medieval Ireland Friday 30 June - Sunday 2 July 2017 Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick Conference programme and booking details: http://www.glenstal.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Glenstal-History-Conference-Programme.pdf
Dunkerrin Parish History Society Our next lecture takes place on Tuesday 16th May at 8pm in Obama Plaza, Moneygall. Professor Terence Dooley , Senior Lecturer at the Department of History, Maynooth University & Chairman of the Centre for the Study…
You are invited to the Knocklong History Weekend 2017 from the 12th to the 14th of May. Highlights include: • Friday, 12th May 8pm o Lecture on Paddy Maher: Arrest, Trial & Execution by local historian Dave Dineen. Entrance…
Cloughjordan Honours Thomas MacDonagh 2017 “The story of the men who loved Ireland has often been told, and I, with other Irish women rejoice to do them honour, but I am a little jealous that of Irish women the hero…
'South Tipperary 1913-1921' 'Some thoughts on the Volunteers/IRA in South Tipperary 1913-1921' is the final talk in the present Tipperary County Council Libraries lecture series. It takes place in The Source, Thurles on Tuesday 21st March at 7.30pm. The speaker…
Fenian Walk And Glankeen Commemorative Event Sunday. 5th of March, marks the 150th anniversary of the Fenian Rising. On that night in 1867, bands of Fenians rose out all over the country in what was the first attempt ever to…