Heritage Week 2026 with Tipperary Studies
Tipperary Studies is delighted to present a varied programme of events for Heritage Week 2026. Explore our archives, learn how Tipperary’s heritage is being preserved, discover valuable resources for local and family history, take part in a creative workshop and listen to our Oral History interviews from Clonoulty.
Tipperary Studies Open Day
Tuesday 18 August, 10.30am–5pm
The Source, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 K802
Go behind the scenes at Tipperary Studies with a tour of the archives. Explore a selection from our collections, see how the digitisation process works and visit the Dúchas Folklore Collections exhibition. Visitors will also hear about a special project dedicated to preserving our sacred heritage.
Heritage at Risk – PARISH: Church Memorial Inscriptions and Local History in Tipperary and Beyond
Tuesday 18 August, 7pm–8pm
Speaker: Dr Joe Curran
Church memorial inscriptions are an important resource for exploring Ireland’s past. In this talk, Dr Joe Curran will discuss how those interested in family history, local history and related topics in Tipperary and elsewhere in Ireland can use data from the PARISH project in their research.
Slate Engraving Workshop
Wednesday 19 August, 10am–1pm
Tipperary Studies, The Source, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 K802
Join renowned sculptor Philip Quinn for a hands-on slate engraving workshop at Tipperary Studies. This workshop is suitable for adults only.
Booking is essential, as places are limited. To reserve your place, contact Tipperary Studies using the details below.
Clonoulty Oral Heritage Interviews
From 17 to 21 August, we will release an Oral Heritage interview from Clonoulty each day on the Tipperary Studies Spotify channel. Tune in daily to hear local voices, memories and stories that offer a fascinating insight into the area’s heritage.
A huge thank-you to Tipperary County Council Heritage Office for making these events possible. We can’t wait to see you there and share the richness of our county’s past and present.
Phone: 052 6166117
Email: stephanie.woods@tipperarycoco.ie
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