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Tipperary Fayre 2012 Festival

Posted on May 30, 2012 by George

The annual Tipperary Fayre 2012, takes place on June 2nd (Saturday next) at The Source, Cathedral St, here in Thurles, running from 11:00am-6:00pm. This event always brings together an amazing array of the very best in Tipperary food products & … Continue reading →

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Great Famine Remembered In Silence By Irish Schools

Posted on May 11, 2012 by George

All schools around Ireland will hold a minute’s silence today as a mark of respect for all those who died, suffered or were forced to emigrate, during the Great Famine period 1845-1849, here in Ireland. Better known outside the shores … Continue reading →

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Tipperary Titanic Passengers

Posted on April 14, 2012 by George

A plaque commemorating four people, who left from Cahir to travel on the doomed Titanic will be unveiled in Cahir, Co.Tipperary this weekend. The plaque will bear the names of Roger Tobin, Kate Peters, Kate McCarthy and Kate Connolly, who … Continue reading →

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Tipperary – Thurles St.Patrick’s Day 2012 Programme

Posted on March 11, 2012 by George

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2012, here in Thurles will take place on Sunday 18th March and this year the programme of events is bigger and better than ever before. Monday 12th to Monday 19th:- Prizes for best dressed window … Continue reading →

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The Saturdays To Play Thurles Greyhound Stadium Tipperary

Posted on March 9, 2012 by George

It has been confirmed that Thurles native Una Healy and her girl band ‘The Saturdays,’ will play Thurles Greyhound Stadium at 2.30pm on Sunday June 3rd next here in Tipperary. (June Bank Holiday weekend.) Promoter, David O’Mahony and Frances Bannon, … Continue reading →

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