Ardmayle Historical Society Lecture
Ardmayle Historical Society is hosting a lecture. '1919 and the War of Independence' in Ardmayle on March 26th at 7.30pm. The speaker is Noreen Higgins McHugh All welcome
Soloheadbeg podcast on History Ireland
Missed out on the Soloheadbeg commemorations? fear not. History Ireland have put up a podcast of the Ballykisteen seminar. Featuring Noreen Higgins McHugh, Seán Hogan, Des Marnane, Martin Mansergh, Jim Herlihy and chaired by Tommy Graham editor of History Ireland. https://www.historyireland.com/podcast/soloheadbeg-impact-legacy/
1909 Land Act Deadlock
It's not just Brexit. It seems the British Parliament has always found it hard to agree on Ireland. The Tipperary People November 1909 reports on a deadlock over the Irish Land Act bill. For more historical newspapers call in and…
Féile 1993 : Footage from the streets of Thurles
On the August Bank Holiday weekend in 1993, Semple Stadium Thurles held the fourth of its Féile Music festivals. Filmed outside of the stadium, this footage from the streets of Thurles gives us a great snapshot of both time and…
Knocking of the Old Hospital of Assumption Thurles 2004
Knocking of the Old Workhouse or County Home Thurles 2004. The original workhouse was built in 1841-42 on the introduction of the poor law . The design was by the poor law commissioner's architect George Wilkinson and could accommodate 700 inmates. It…
Kenrick Collection : Glass Plate Negatives c.1895-1915
The Kenrick Collection of photographs found in Fethard, Co. Tipperary, comprises a total of 795 glass photographic plates; 549 half-plate and 246 quarter-plate glass negatives. This collection is invaluable with regards to social history. Also, the high standard of the…
Stereoscopic viewer
Tipperary Studies is now proudly in possession of a stereoscopic viewer! We acquired a book of stereoscopic images of Tipperary last year and I was lamenting the lack of a viewer to really appreciate them. Dermot Walsh saw the post…
February Tipperary People and Places Lecture
Change to Schedule for February Lecture in Tipperary People and Places Series John Kirwan; The Chief Butlers of Ireland and the House of Ormond The Butlers were one of the powerful families in Irish history. Opulence defined their lives.…
Emly Historical society Lecture
Michael O Sullivan will be giving a talk on 'The Extraordinary story of Maurice Meade' on Wednesday 20th February @ 8pm in St. Ailbe's Hall, Emly All welcome.
War of Independance tribute Sold Out.
There has been a terrific response to our commemorative concert and it is sold out. Sorry, no more seats available