Uncovering the Kent Collection: A Window into Borrisokane's Past Tipperary Studies is delighted to announce the addition of a fascinating new collection to our digital archives: the Kent collection. This treasure trove of historical documents and photographs was kindly loaned…
Our February lecture explores the life and involvement in Cahir development of Emily, Countess of Glengall (1777 – 1836). Emily Jefferyes married Richard Butler, 10th Lord Cahir in 1793 and they lived mostly at Cahir house. Intelligent and energetic Emily…
this weeks podcast tells of a sunny summer gathering in Toureen #Tipperary; crowds of people, games, music and dancing. The good old days indeed! https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/pattern-day-at-toureen-1875
In 1875 despite having won his legal battle with his brother over the lease on the family farm Denis Treacy was back in court. This time suing a local doctor. The court case brought to light many unsavory details of…
Around 1842 a new Bridewell was built for Tipperary which still stands today though it hasn't been in use for a century. The Bridewell had twelve male and four female cells and two cells especially for drunks. The new accommodation…
In our latest podcast we look at A.M. Sullivan's New Ireland. published in 1877, it is a chronicle of some major aspects of 19th century Ireland. Owner and editor of 'The Nation' Sullivan covered many Tipperary themes in his book…
In his semi-autobiographical book 'Lavengro', George Borrow gave a wonderful description of his experiences attending the Grammar School in Clonmel. In 1815 the school was in decline with one teacher, and elderly clergyman, so the boys amused themselves in other…
Jermiah Dowling's diary gives us a glimpse into the life of a 19th Century doctor in a small town. He describes a visit to the sea at Kilkee, in Clare and the wedding of his sister, decked out in white…
Lady Clementina began her photography career in 1856 or early 57 while staying at the family estate in Dundrum, Tipperary in 1859 the family moved to London and Lady Clementina exhibited in the annual exhibition of the Photographic Society of…
The move to increase the remit of Tipperary's Town council in 1864 was not universally popular. A public meeting in the courthouse boiled over into rioting with stone throwing (naturally) and rat throwing. Some supporters of the move were lucky…