Podcast 73; Roman find in Golden
Today's podcast discusses an unusual roman find from Golden village, #Tipperary. How it ended up there is a matter of speculation amoung historians. listen to podcast here
Podcast 72; Essex at Cahir
This week podcast brings us to the year 1599 as the earl of Essex arrives in Ireland to subdue Hugh O'Neill's rebellion, taking Cahir castle in the process. listen to podcast here
Podcast 71; Thomas F. Burke 1840 – 1889
Thomas F. Burke, born in Fethard in 1840 and moved to New York with his family in 1852. He took part in the Civil War in the United States and his military experience saw him sent to Ireland to command…
Podcast 70; Daniel O’Connell 1830
Known as 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell achieved Catholic emancipation for Ireland in 1829. Hailed as a hero across the country even a short stop on the road from Clare to Waterford could draw large crowds. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/daniel-oconnell-in-tipperary-1830
Podcast 69; Pattern Day at Toureen
this weeks podcast tells of a sunny summer gathering in Toureen #Tipperary; crowds of people, games, music and dancing. The good old days indeed! https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/pattern-day-at-toureen-1875
Podcast 68; Robbery in Emly 1313
Breaking into a cathedral, stealing the gold collected for the crusades and committing a few murders on the way. The outcome if apprehended is a foregone conclusion...or is it? All depending how well you know your canon law. listen to…
Podcast 67: John Redmond in Tipperary II
A gala day in Tipperary Town in 1910 with the visit of John Redmond, expected to be the new Irish prime minister under home rule. Marching bands, local dignitaries, speeches etc... Listen to podcast here
Podcast 66: The killing of DI Hunt (1919)
On Monday 23rd June 1919, Detective Inspector Hunt was shot from behind at close range by a member of the 2nd brigade as he walked back to Thurles town center after a race meeting at the outskirts of town. A…
November Lecture; Death and the Irish
In the November lecture from the Tipperary people and Places Series Professor Salvador Ryan treats us to a wonderful account of Irish customs surrounding death. November is traditionally the month for visiting graveyards and remembering relatives who have passed on.…
Podcast 65; Fire in Aherlow II
The compensation case following the fires on the Massy-Dawson estate in 1901 hinged on arson. Were dissaffected employees to blame? listen to podcast here