All are welcome to Bookworm this Friday evening 30 November at 7.30pm for a fascinating journey into our sporting heritage.Two authors, Paul Rouse and Pat Bracken who will be talking about their recent books which have been hugely acclaimed and…
https://tipperarystudies.ie/michael-murphy-clonmel-images-1970s/ This wonderful collection of images of Clonmel and district were captured by the lens of Clonmel photographer, Michael Murphy, a member of the Clonmel and District Historical and Archaeological Society. Michael notes that ‘if you wish to be remembered, leave…
The North Tipperary senior hurling final programmes and match reports have gone live. The various files may be accessed under the following links https://tipperarystudies.ie/north-tipperary-senior-hurling-finals/ https://tipperarystudies.ie/north-tipperary-senior-football-finals/ There are 34 programmes in the hurling collection, but the match reports go from 1964,…
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…
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