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Thomas MacDonagh To Be Honoured In Cloughjordan Tipperary

Posted on April 27, 2014 by George

Lament for Thomas MacDonagh – by Poet Francis Ledwidge “He shall not hear the bittern cry in the wild sky, where he is lain, Nor voices of the sweeter birds above the wailing of the rain. Nor shall he know … Continue reading →

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Derrynaflan Trail Tipperary To Get Initial Launch

Posted on April 19, 2014 by George

The new ‘Derrynaflan Trail’ tourism project is all set to be launched; hosted in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, at 10:00am on Friday April 25th next. Launch is by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Mr Jimmy … Continue reading →

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Tipperary Following The Trail Of Brian Ború

Posted on February 25, 2014 by George

Historical sites in County Clare relating to the life and times of Brian Ború are now being promoted in a newly developed guide marking the 1000th anniversary of the death of the Last High King of Ireland, who was crowned … Continue reading →

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Hidden Tipperary – Thurles Remembers WW1

Posted on January 25, 2014 by George

Major WW1 Exhibition Scheduled for Thurles Thurles WW1 Dead Remembered from HiddenTipperary on Vimeo.   Here in ‘Hidden Tipperary,’ the Thurles WW1 (1914-1918) Memorial Wall is dedicated to some 71 known soldiers from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who so unselfishly gave … Continue reading →

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Go Christmas Carolling In Upperchurch Tipperary

Posted on December 12, 2013 by George

Open Air Carol Service Feel like a short, brisk, refreshing night walk with a break along the way for a short seasonal Christmas Carol service? Then Upperchurch, Thurles, Co Tipperary is the place to be this coming weekend, with the … Continue reading →

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