All are welcome to Bookworm this Friday evening 30 November at 7.30pm for a fascinating journey into our sporting heritage.Two authors, Paul Rouse and Pat Bracken who will be talking about their recent books which have been hugely acclaimed and…
A beautiful new addition to our archives is this 1860 book of stereoscopic images of notable sites in Clonmel and the surrounding area.
https://tipperarystudies.ie/michael-murphy-clonmel-images-1970s/ This wonderful collection of images of Clonmel and district were captured by the lens of Clonmel photographer, Michael Murphy, a member of the Clonmel and District Historical and Archaeological Society. Michael notes that ‘if you wish to be remembered, leave…
The North Tipperary senior hurling final programmes and match reports have gone live. The various files may be accessed under the following links https://tipperarystudies.ie/north-tipperary-senior-hurling-finals/ https://tipperarystudies.ie/north-tipperary-senior-football-finals/ There are 34 programmes in the hurling collection, but the match reports go from 1964,…
A photo from the archives of Dan Breen presenting the Tipperary Co. Final Cup to Anacarty captain Tommy Ryan in 1943
War of Independence Commemorative Calendar 2019 Containing photos and biobraphical details of participants of the War of Independence in Tipperary, and with Limerick, Kilkenny and Dublin connections. Calendars are available at The Bookworm, Thurles John Connors-Nenagh, Fitzpatrick Printers, Tipperary Town…
Some recent publications that would make ideal Christmas gifts.
We hold a miscellaneous collection of records of the Lough Derg Yacht club including this lovely design for a boat. Initially founded in 1836 the collection has a short history of the club between 1836 and 1905, Minute books from…
We've just received a collection of old records from Newtown N.S. County Tipperary. The syllabus for cookery for 3rd to 6th class girls caught my eye. Top of the list; Bacon and Cabbage then moving on to Soda bread. I…