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The Ryan Gathering Thurles Tipperary

Posted on July 19, 2013 by George

The annual Ryan Gathering here in Thurles, North Tipperary in just five weeks away (Weekend of August 23rd -25th 2013). Here in Tipperary of course we do not have to invent ‘Gatherings.’ Indeed same have been part of our culture … Continue reading →

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Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling 2013 Gathering Weekend

Posted on June 13, 2013 by George

The third Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival to be held on Munster hurling final week-end, July 12th and 13th, was officially launched by the Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Alan Kelly TD at Sarsfields Social Centre, Thurles, on … Continue reading →

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Glen of Aherlow Tipperary

Posted on May 26, 2013 by George

The Glen of Aherlow (Irish: Gleann Eatharlaí,) is a picturesque valley nestling between Slievenamuck and the Galtee Mountains in the western part of South Tipperary in Ireland. The principal village, in this most beautiful of visual landscapes, is Lisvernane. Other … Continue reading →

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Sarsfields GAA To Spearhead The Gathering In Thurles

Posted on May 9, 2013 by George

IPB Insurance, in association with North Tipp County Council and Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival, will lead the way for “The Gathering 2013,” here in Thurles on July 12th to 14th next. Welcome Home And Enjoy Thurles, Co Tipperary. The … Continue reading →

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Huge Attendance For Pilgrim Trails Book Launch

Posted on March 28, 2013 by George

The latest publication, penned by Tipperary author John G. O’Dwyer, entitled “Pilgrim Paths in Ireland,” was launched last night in the Watermill, Thurles, before an overflow attendance representing hill-walkers, community organization and friends of the author from across County Tipperary … Continue reading →

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