Clonmel Chronicle, 6 July 1881 In late June 1881, Algernon Parkins Purchase died in tragic circumstances whilst serving in the crew of the H.M.S. Hercules. The Clonmel Chronicle reprinted the letter of condolence sent to his father, Nicholas Sampson Purchase,…
Nenagh Guardian, 29 June 1881 With the Land War raging, a potentially explosive sale of “the interest of the tenants” of a number of farms took place in Thurles in late June 1881. Sales such as these were known to…
Our annual Heritage Week Lecture will take place this year on Tuesday 23 August in The Source, when theatre historian Nancy Leahy returns to deliver her lecture entitled "Staging the Easter Rising: 1916 as Theatre". Nancy will delve into the…
Clonmel Chronicle, 6 July 1881 When America celebrated its Independence Day in 1881, there were 38 states in the USA . Or was it 39? Perhaps carried away in the celebrations, some Thurles Yankophiles swapped John Bull for Uncle Sam…
Programme for Festival Cluain Meala 2016 Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th August Summer Camp at Tipperary County Museum 6-9 yrs from 9.30am – 12.30pm 10 -13 yrs from 2pm – 5pm Booking is essential Admission €60 Contact julia.walsh@tipperarycoco.ie /…
http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/course/local-history-ma The aim of the course is to systematically and coherently develop a range of historical research skills and thereby, further the historical understanding of local and regional communities and societies. Contact Department: History. Course Director: Dr Ruan O'Donnell Tel :353-61-213148…
Nenagh Guardian 2 July 1881 July 1881’s arrival, like 2016's, was a wet one, and the fact was lamented in this piece from the Nenagh Guardian. The article proves one thing: for dozens of generations, Irish people have always…
Course Code: CKE43 Part-time Course Title: History - Local History College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Duration: 2 years Part-time Teaching Mode: Part-Time The part-time option will be taught during evening hours over 2 years. Qualifications: MA NFQ Level:…
The Clonmel Chronicle, 27 June 1896 Late June 1896, and Colonel the Hon. George Hugh Gough, C.B.'s time as Commanding Officer of the King's 14th Hussars was coming to a close. The Clonmel Chronicle captured his final inspection of…
Midland Counties' Advertiser, 18 June 1896 A little bit of dry humour in the Midland Counties' Advertiser, as the reporter adds his witty contribution to the report of an unruly Cloughjordan schoolboy. Whilst today the voices demanding the return of…