“Thurles Before the Normans”, Bill Cooke, Thurs. 26 May, The Source
On Thursday next, 26 May @10.30, local author Bill Cooke will deliver a lecture entitled "Thurles Before the Normans".
1953 – Bullock on the Battlements
The Nationalist, 30 May 1953; A few days before Edmund Hillary completed his famous conquest of Mount Everest, an adventurous Kilsheelan bullock conquered Poulakerry Castle. Hillary received several decorations from the Queen. The bullock got 4 inches in The Nationalist...
Launch of the 2016 Tipperary Historical Journal – Sat 21 May @ 2pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The AGM will be held on Saturday 21 May at 2.00pm in THE SOURCE, Thurles, including the launch of the 2016 Journal by Dr. Liam Chambers, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of History at Mary…
Launch of www.tipperarystudies.ie, Saturday 21st May @2pm
Tipperary Studies new website, http://www.tipperarystudies.ie , will be launched in The Source, Thurles on Saturday next, 21 May, at 2.00pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to an introduction to the new website.
1953 – “Home the Hero”
Nenagh Guardian, 23 May 1953 Monsignor Thomas Quinlan was Borrisoleigh native who led a most remarkable life, spending the majority of it in turbulent and war-torn South East Asia. Born in 1896, he joined the Columban Missionary Society and first…
1953 – South Tipperary Throws Off the Imperial Yoke
Tipperary Star 2 May 1953 A meeting of the South Tipperary Committee of Agriculture, which called for the introduction of the metric system to Ireland. After a debate where no 0.25 was asked or given (but neither was there so…
Free Family History Day Friday May 6th: Thurles Library
To mark the centenary of the Easter Rising, family history experts from Findmypast and Eneclann are touring Ireland to help you trace your ancestors for FREE! Date: Friday May 6th Location: Thurles Library Time:12-4pm On the day you can expect:…
1847 – “Guy Fall”
Freemans Journal, 2 April 1847 Normally the likes of James Bond would undertake this type of thing on board the Orient Express, as it wound its way through the gorgeous scenery of the Swiss Alps. A terrifying Spectre unfolded when…
The Women of the 1916 Rising, Maura Barrett: Killenaule, Wed. 4 May
Carrick on Suir librarian and author Maura Barrett will deliver a talk entitled "The Women of the 1916 Rising: Her Story in History" on Wednesday 4 May @ 7pm in Killenaule Library. All are welcome to what promises to be…
Bealtaine 2016 Launch – The Source, Thurles, Thursday 28 May @ 3pm
"Bealtaine" is Ireland's annual national celebration of creativity as we age. During May, all over the country Bealtaine events are running in arts centres, theatres, libraries, galleries, community centres, local halls, care setting, cultural spaces and even out in the open air! This…