New books
Some new stock in Local Studies. Eclectic mix!
Encumbered estates sales brochures
In 1849 the Incumbered Estates Court was established by act of parliament. Any estates to be sold had to be incumbered, and could only be sold without the consent of the owner if the level of debt was greater than half…
Brigid Cleary performed by Eve O’Mahony Friday May 24th The Source Arts Centre
Brigid Cleary, written & performed by Eve O'Mahony Source Arts Centre, Thurles, Friday 24 May 2.30pm & 8pm Adm. €12, Over 65s FREE Booking at 0504 90204 http://thesourceartscentre.ie
Tipperary Studies closed
Tipperary Studies will be closed from Friday 17th May at 5pm to Wednesday 22nd May at 9.30am. We apologise for any inconvenience
Private acts of parliament
We hold a small collection of local interest private acts of parliament ranging from 1695 to 1905. An individual (wealthy, influential & male) who wanted to undo some family arrangement about property or who wanted a divorce for example, had to finance…
Fethard Historical Society Lecture
FETHARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Will host a lecture CREATIVE REBELLION: Art, Literature and Politics in the Revolutionary Years By Angus Mitchell & Caoilfhionn Ní Bheacháin Fethard Abymill Theatre Thursday 16th May 2019 8 pm Admission €3.00 (members) & €6.00 ( Non…
Ring forts in North Tipperary
The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary - North Tipperary; lists over 800 ring fort sites. ring forts are usually roughly circular areas enclosed by an earthen bank and fosse. Most forts have a single bank but there are examples of…
Cloughjordan showing 1926 film ‘Irish Destiny’
Cloughjordan will be screening the 1926 black & white film, Irish Destiny, Friday 3rd May @ 8pm.
Sale bill from our Joe Walsh Archive
A writ for one of The Earl of Normantons' tenants from our Joe Walsh archive . Emly had a tough 10 years between 1879 - 89. Seizures, writs and evictions were incessant. The agent for the Normanton estate, Godfrey Taylor,…