Author Archives: George

World War 1 Dead Remembered In Thurles

Posted on October 27, 2014 by George

Ecumenical Solemn Commemoration Service on the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 “If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.” ( Extract from the poem ‘In Flanders Fields,’ by Canadian … Continue reading →

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Thurles Halloween Arts Festival 2014 Line-Up

Posted on October 17, 2014 by George

The 7th annual Thurles week-long Halloween Arts Festival begins in 7 days time from October 24th to October 31st 2014 inclusive. Once again this year there is a wonderful festival line up, with some of the best national and international … Continue reading →

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Annual 2014 Thurles Service Of Harvest Thanksgiving

Posted on October 16, 2014 by George

‘Come ye thankful people come, raise the songs of harvest home. All is safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin.’ The 2014 annual Thurles ‘Harvest Thanksgiving Service’ will take place this year in St Mary’s Church (C of I) … Continue reading →

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Borrisoleigh Festival Will Commence October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2014

Posted on September 27, 2014 by George

Borrisoleigh Co Tipperary is the place to be for the first weekend in October with their Festival taking place from Friday Oct 3rd to Sunday October 5th, 2014. Local residents have been busy once again this year painting premises around … Continue reading →

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New Website For Tipperary’s Lough Derg Region

Posted on September 9, 2014 by George

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Mr. Alan Kelly TD yesterday (Monday, 8th September 2014) launched a brand new website dedicated exclusively to the promotion of the Lakelands Lough Derg region. The website www.discoverloughderg.ie provides visitors to the … Continue reading →

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