1974 – The North Board Plays “The Sunday Blame”
Nenagh Guardian, 5 October 1974 RTE regularly gets it in the neck from sports fans, but perhaps the station's harshest critics have always been the members of the GAA, who, understandably, want their games held up in the best possible…
War of Independence in the Emly Area: 28 Oct, St Ailbe’s Hall
Emly Historical Society is delighted to present a talk on the "War of Independence in the Emly area and the Emly connection in the 1916 rising" by prominent local historian and celebrated author Tom Toomey. The talk will take place on Oct 28th at 8pm in St Ailbe's Parish hall in Emly and will…
Podcast: On Shield Or Banner ,The Archives Of The Irish Office Of Arms by Colette O Flaherty
The archives of the Office of the Chief Herald constitute a unique resource for the Irish family history. Tracing its establishment back to 1552, the records of heraldic administration include registers of grants and confirmations of arms, the Funeral Entries…
Podcast: Homicide in Pre Famine Tipperary by Danny Grace
The talk is based on a close study of the reports of homicides committed in Co. Tipperary from various sources, particularly the Outrage Reports in the National Archives and contemporary newspapers circulating in the county. It will concentrate in particular…
Podcast: Ballots and Bile by Denis G Marnane
During the early years of the state, voters made their opinions clear on issues and politicians, often in verse, sometimes insightful and always amusing. “I’m a dutiful citizen, a vote I have got, Which I’m casting with judgement and care,…
Podcast: ‘For Services Rendered? Aspects of the Peerage in County Tipperary’ by Denis G. Marnane
Denis G. Marnane (Des), a regular to the Tipperary People and Places Lecture Series has a PhD (UCC) in modern history. He taught in St. Anne’s secondary in Tipperary town. He is a founder member of the Tipperary Historical Society…
Podcast: Restoring The Disabled To Usefulness by Des Marnane
During the First World War, Tipperary Military Barracks had two very different roles. In 1914-15, the 49th Brigade was trained there for service on the Western Front. Then, from 1916, Tipperary was a place where efforts were made to undo…
Podcast: Its A Long Way To Tipperary: A Barracks, A Song And A World War by Des Marnane
Des is an annual speaker at the Tipperary People and Places Lecture Series and needs no introduction to anybody interested in Tipperary local history. He taught in St. Anne’s secondary school in Tipperary town. He is a founder member of…