Nenagh Guardian, 30 December 1911 It's over a century since this yuletide report was published, but in it we can see so many familiar Christmas traditions that still endure. The postal staff are rushed off their feet. Town is thronged…
Nationalist, 16 December 1899 When the Second Boer War broke out in October 1899, many in the Empire believed, as they did at the outbreak of so many wars both before and since, that “The boys will be home for…
Tipperary Star, 19 December 1981 We all love a good briquette fire. A nice warm, cosy, welcoming blaze is just the ticket on a cold winter’s night. Who could say no to that? Well, for a start, the poor…
The Nationalist, 18 & 25 December 1965 The inaugural Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship was played in 1965, and it didn’t get off to an auspicious start. In fact, it got off to a disastrous start, as the final, played…
Nenagh Guardian, 2 November 1977 "You've heard of Columbus's sailing Across the Atlantical Sea But he never feared of being stranded On a cold platform in Ballybrophy..." "Patricia" was a regular columnist with the Nenagh Guardian in the 1970s, and…
Tipperary Star, 3 November 1934 Heard in Clonmel Circuit Court in November 1934 was a most unusual case of a “house that disappeared”. The building was scheduled to be renovated under the Towns’ Improvements Act, and these improvements…
Clonmel Chronicle, 17th November 1934 In November of 1934, Dr. Pat O'Callaghan handed in his notice to resign as Medical Officer at what was then known as Clonmel Mental Hospital. He intended taking up a position closer to his…
Nenagh Guardian, 20 November 1999 In November 1999, some people were somewhat troubled at the thoughts of the dawn of the new millennium. At midnight on New Year's Eve, the "Y2K Bug" might cause planes to fall from the sky.…
Freemans Journal, 5 October 1821 When you are in a tight spot with the courts, and all hope seems lost, what should you do? Change your plea? Or change your clothes? The Freemans Journal describes some bizarre events…
Clonmel Chronicle, 21 October 1933 The normal methods of us annoying our brothers include borrowing their lawnmower and never giving it back, uploading embarrassing childhood photos of them on FaceBook, taking the front seat of the car on long trips…