A roundup of Tipperary news items for the 12th February 1921, the sequel to the Kickham kidnapping, vandalism of trees, a close shave and military confiscation of wheels some of this week's topics. listen to podcast here
The Anglican clergyman Rev. John East visited Ireland in Black '47 to raise public awareness and funds for famine relief. On a coach journey from Limerick to Tipperary he is regaled by a fellow passenger with tales of the bandit…
In today's podcast we have a roundup of some snippets from Tipperary newspapers 100 years ago, there are missing person reports, local ads, turkey rustling and much more . listen to podcast here
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
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
Our January 2021 lecture is brought to us by Dan Finnan. Dan is a Doctoral student at UCC. The subject of his thesis is the life and poetic works of the 18th. century poet Liam Dall Ó hIfearnáin, who lived…
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…
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
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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