Author Archives: George

Book Launch – Tom Semple & The Thurles Blues

Posted on June 15, 2015 by George

Tom Semple & The Thurles Blues The long-awaited biography of Tom Semple and his legendary hurling comrades “The Thurles Blues”, by author Liam Ó Donnchú, was launched to a thronged main hall in Thurles Sarsfields Centre, (beside Semple Stadium) Thurles, … Continue reading →

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The Stained Glass Window’s Of James Watson

Posted on March 26, 2015 by George

‘Leisure’ [Extract from the poem by William Henry Davies (1871 – 1940)] “A poor life this if,  full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.” All too often these days, in the hustle and bustle of our … Continue reading →

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Walk Our National Pilgrim Paths

Posted on March 14, 2015 by George

Thousands of Irish people and overseas visitors are expected to tread our National Pilgrim Paths on April 4th, 2015.   Ireland’s National Pilgrim Paths Day, on April 4th next, is aimed at raising awareness of our country’s wide network of … Continue reading →

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Tipperary’s Molly Sterling Bound For 60th Eurovision Song Contest

Posted on February 28, 2015 by George

Tipperary’s Molly Sterling will represent Ireland at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, this year, 2015. Thanks to the musical and vocal talents of Molly Sterling, latter a 16-year-old secondary school student from Puckane in Nenagh – Co. … Continue reading →

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Replicas Of Archaeological Artefacts Exhibition

Posted on January 30, 2015 by George

Executive Librarian M/s Ann Marie Brophy Reports; Thurles Library, The Source Complex, Cathedral Street Thurles is proud to present an exhibition of ‘Replicas of Archaeological Artefacts’. The exhibition will open on Tuesday 10th February at 7.00 p.m. and will be … Continue reading →

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