Tipperary Tim wins the Grand National 1928
When laying your annual bet on the Grand National bear in mind that the race is not always to the swift. In 1928 Tipperary Tim won by staying on his feet while all before him fell. The Mayo news reports…
Littleton; History of Bord na Mona exhibition
There's a Bord na Mona history exhibition being held in Littleton community centre this Sunday and Monday . If anyone has any memorabilia they can loan for the weekend it would be much appreciated.
Joe Walsh (Cahir) Archive
Part of an extensive - as yet unsorted - archive donated to Local studies. This original personalised metal box made by T H Good & Sons, Dublin contains a collection of papers & correspondence of George Errington M.P. (1839-1920 ),…
Within and Without the walls lecture in Cashel
Within & Without the Walls: 3rd Lecture in Series Thursday 28th March will see Dr Tracy Collins returning to Cashel to re-visit her work on the medieval town walls of Cashel with a talk entitled 'Set in stone? A biography…
Cloughjordan’s Post Office and Banking Memorabilia Exhibition
The Thomas MacDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan is the venue for a Post Office and Banking memorabilia exhibition on Friday 22nd March at 8pm. All are welcome. The exhibition is organised by Cloughjordan Heritage Group and will run for two months. Well worth a visit.
The Tipperary N.R. Committee of Agriculture
The minutes of the Tipperary North Riding Committee of Agriculture give a great snapshot of rural life. From emergency measures to get in the harvest during World War II to the replacement of a turkeycock. Here the committee are protesting…
Ardmayle Historical Society Lecture
Ardmayle Historical Society is hosting a lecture. '1919 and the War of Independence' in Ardmayle on March 26th at 7.30pm. The speaker is Noreen Higgins McHugh All welcome
War of Independence tribute photos
Some of the photos from the sold out Tribute Concert. Thanks to all the performers, family representatives and public for making this such a memorable evening. Thanks to Jim Finn for the photos and special thanks to Una Crowe and…
Soloheadbeg podcast on History Ireland
Missed out on the Soloheadbeg commemorations? fear not. History Ireland have put up a podcast of the Ballykisteen seminar. Featuring Noreen Higgins McHugh, Seán Hogan, Des Marnane, Martin Mansergh, Jim Herlihy and chaired by Tommy Graham editor of History Ireland. https://www.historyireland.com/podcast/soloheadbeg-impact-legacy/