1944 – A Lively Wake
Irish Press, 16 March 1944 A Lively Wake When Clonmel man John Langley passed away in 1674, his last will and testament laid out the manner in which he wished to be waked. It involved whiskey and knives. The…
County Tipperary in 1916 – Tuesday 15 March @ 7.30
County Tipperary in 1916 - Des Marnane & Sean Hogan: The Source, Thurles, Tuesday 15 March @ 7.30pm. The March lecture in the Tipperary People and Places Series promises to be a most enjoyable and unique event. In two talks,…
County Tipperary in 1916: A History in 40 Documents
“County Tipperary in 1916: A History in 40 Documents”, the latest in Tipperary Studies' Finding Tipperary series, is a collection of primary sources telling something of the story of 1916 in the County. Through the reproduction of excerpts from letters,…
Ardmayle Heritage Society Lecture
"Walking Through History: Journeys Along Ireland's Medieval Pilgrims' Past" A Talk by John G. O'Dwyer in St. John's Church, Ardmayle Wednesday, 2nd March @8pm Refreshments Served Admission Free All Are Welcome
1944 – “Ireland’s Answer”
The Nenagh Guardian, 18 March 1944 An impassioned plea to the readership of the Guardian of 18 March 1944 to maximise their efforts in increasing food production. The article floats the threat of another famine and makes reference to the…
1888 – Knocknavoher Republicans have a friendly ‘set to’ with St. Ailbe’s College
A report from The Tipperary People of 1888, describing a rugby game between St. Ailbe's College, Tipperary, and Knocknavoher Republicans, perhaps from Co. Cork. The game was in its infancy at that time, having only been codified around 17 years…
Lost works of Thurles playwright donated to library
Jim O’Brien, originally from Parnell Street, Thurles, and who is now based in Louisville, Kentucky, presented a copy of his book, ‘John O’Brien, A Collection of Plays’, to Tipperary Studies. John O’Brien died in 1959. He was Jim’s uncle and…
Genealogy Presentation
All of you who are interested in tracing your ancestry, join us at Nenagh Library on Tuesday May 12th, 2.30 pm. Staff from North Tipperary Genealogical Centre and Tipperary Library Service Local Studies Department will give a joint presentation, introducing…
Restoring the Disabled to Usefulness: The story of Tipperary Military Barracks during the Great War by Des Marnane
Lecture: ‘Restoring the Disabled to Usefulness’ Des Marnane tells the story of Tipperary Military Barracks during the Great War when after serving in 1914-15 as the location for training for service on the Western Front of the 49th Brigade, it…