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.
The Fadden More Psalter
Listed as one of ten major pieces held by the National Museum of Ireland The 9th C. Fadden More psalter was discovered in 2006 during peat cutting in a Tipperary bog. 'Its papyrus-lined cover is direct evidence for contact between…
Marlfield House plans
Plans for the reconstruction of Marlfield House, Clonmel after the main house was badly damaged by fire in January 1923 during the Civil War
Great Southern Railways rule book
How do you attract a train drivers attention? Detonators on the line! Loving some of the rules in this 1933 rule book e.g. No blasting without authority of Engineer When a vehicle is not safe to travel it must be…
Clonmel workhouse whiskey supply
The Clonmel Chronicle 1852 has a definite preference in whiskey..Sure doesn't everybody. There might be a tiny bias against Cork in the Tipperary paper. When the supply is in gallons you want to be sure you're getting the right stuff…