New: Collection of auction posters online
We have just added a collection of fifty two auction posters from the 1930s and 40s to our online digital archives. The posters were digitised by kind permission of Paul Walsh and son, Templemore. …
Tipperary newspapers from 5th March 1927
A look through some Tipperary newspapers for the 5th March 1927. We take a look at attitudes to women, sporting events in the county, events for St. Patricks day and post war reconstruction work ongoing in the county. listen to podcast…
The Irish Tourist Association reports 1944
The Irish Tourist Association reports for Tipperary done in the 1940's are an excellent source of information on the antiquities and historic associations of many Tipperary town's and villages. These reports have been digitised and are available on our digital…
Podcast 67: John Redmond in Tipperary II
A gala day in Tipperary Town in 1910 with the visit of John Redmond, expected to be the new Irish prime minister under home rule. Marching bands, local dignitaries, speeches etc... Listen to podcast here
Podcast 65; Fire in Aherlow II
The compensation case following the fires on the Massy-Dawson estate in 1901 hinged on arson. Were dissaffected employees to blame? listen to podcast here
Podcast 56; One wedding and a funeral
The story behind a stained glass window depicting a British officer in St. Michaels church, Tipperary Town. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/one-wedding-and-a-funeral
Podcast 28; Boarding out 1919
A discussion at a board meeting of the Tipperary Poor Law guardians over providing a second set of clothes for a 'Boarded out' boy gives an insight into how such children were regarded. The dangerous precedent of spending rate payers…