Our January lecture has us visiting imperial Russia as Dr Angela Byrne explores the experiences of Tipperary tourists, diplomats and doctors in nineteenth-century Russia in times of war, epidemics and imperial expansion, drawing on research for her recent book, Anarchy and…
Our December lecture is now available on our YouTube and Soundcloud channels. Enjoy a trip back in time where David Fleming takes us on a journey through the 18th century Irish calendar exploring customs such as Chalk Sunday, Straw Boys,…
Discover the hidden past of 17th-century Cashel in this fascinating lecture by archaeologist Joanne Hughes. Our November lecture in the People and Places series is now online and available to view on our YouTube channel Using her archaeological expertise together…
Our second lecture takes places on Tuesday November 18th at 7pm. Joanne Hughes will present Hidden in Plain Sight: Seventeenth-Century Cashel, Co. Tipperary This talk features the results of Joanne’s research on the urban morphology of Cashel, Co. Tipperary. She has…
Our February lecture is now available online. Dr Michael Earley gives the history and development of the family studios in Dublin from the mid 19th century, explains the production of stained glass and examines some of the stained glass windows…
Dive into the roots of Tipperary's healthcare system! The recording of Lisa McGeeney's insightful lecture on the development of public health in the county is now online. Learn how Poor Law unions shaped services for the poor, how nursing and…
The end of the Royal Irish Constabulary and its aftermath in Co. Tipperary We are pleased to announce that our November lecture, presented by Dr. Brian Hughes, is now available online. YouTube https://youtu.be/T-eyb535J1M Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/the-end-of-the-royal-irish-constabulary-and-its-aftermath-in-co-tipperary In this fascinating talk, Dr.…
The end of the Royal Irish Constabulary and its aftermath in Co. Tipperary Speaker Dr Brian Hughes Where: The Source Library When; 7pm Tuesday 19th November 2023 ALL WELCOME, ADMISSION FREE When the Royal Irish Constabulary was disbanded in 1922,…
Join us for a fascinating lecture by John Phayer this Heritage Week at the Source Library in Thurles John explores domestic and industrial turf cutting in East Limerick and North Tipperary. He will delve into the rich history of turf…
Our March lecture in the 'Tipperary People and Places series' is now online. Barry O'Reilly takes us on a whistle stop tour of Tipperary's rich and varied built heritage. From humble pumps and victorian railways to grand houses, and discusses…