Launch
Looking forward to the launch of 'The growth and development of sport in Co Tipperary, 1840-1880' by staff member Dr. Pat Bracken in the Source library, Thurles this evening at 7pm. launch by Prof Mike Cronin, Boston College, Dublin. All…
The Michaelmas Goose
Michaelmas was sometimes known as Fomhar na nGéan when the first goose of the season was killed. This was also the time to pick apples and make cider in Munster (The year in Ireland, Danaher & Dúchas.ie)
Friday Night Drama in Ardmayle
Madam Nonie returns to her birthplace a wealthy woman, with cash to give away...on one condition! Ardmayle Friday 28th September 9pm Admission €10
Tankardstown Wart Cures
Some traditional cures can be very effective..but somehow I don't think I'd be taking the advice of the children from Tankardstown N. S. about warts. From the Schools Folklore collection www.duchas.ie
Tipperary tenants in the early 19th Century
The report into the Disturbances in Ireland in 1824 makes grim reading; Tipperary was under the insurrection act, the people were almost starving and could barely eke enough for survival from their few acres yet they were compelled to pay…
Book launch in the Source
There was a large turnout for the launch of local author Jim O’Shea’s two new books. One a serious work Understanding and Healing the Hurts of Childhood to add to his series of psychology works which include When a child…
Emly Historical Society Lecture
Emly historical society are holding a lecture on the impact of Tipperary military barracks from 1870 - 1922. The lecture by Des Marnane will take place on September 20th @ 8pm in St. Ailbe's Parish Hall.
Ardmayle Historical Society Talk
Noreen Higgins will be giving a talk on tracing your ancestors using the internet in Ardmayle on Wednesday 12th September @8pm. All welcome.