Folklore podcast; St Patrick and Tipperary
Mary brings us some more stories from the schools collection @Duchas.ie. This time she introduces us to some of the legends and customs from Tipperary relating to St. Patrick. listen to podcast here
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…
February Lecture; Emily Countess of Glengall
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…
Podcast 72; Essex at Cahir
This week podcast brings us to the year 1599 as the earl of Essex arrives in Ireland to subdue Hugh O'Neill's rebellion, taking Cahir castle in the process. listen to podcast here
January lecture; Liam Dall O’hIefearnáin
Our January 2021 lecture is brought to us by Dan Finnan. Dan is a Doctoral student at UCC. The subject of his thesis is the life and poetic works of the 18th. century poet Liam Dall Ó hIfearnáin, who lived…
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 64; Denis Treacy in Court II
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…
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 55; John Redmond in Tipperary
Today's podcast features John Redmond, leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to his death in 1918. He devoted his life to achieving home rule for Ireland. https://soundcloud.com/tipperary-libraries/john-redmond-in-tipperary