Author Archives: George

Barack Obama Researcher Stephen Neill Moves To New Pastures

Posted on January 24, 2015 by George

Church of Ireland Rector, Canon Stephen Neill, the man who confirmed US President Barack Obama’s ancestral roots with Moneygall, has decided to pull up and relocate his own roots. The 45 year old has announced he is leaving his Cloughjordan … Continue reading →

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Ó Meachair (Meagher, Maher) – The Story Of A Clan

Posted on January 9, 2015 by George

Over a twenty-two year period, Gabrielle Ní Mheachair has researched and recently published a detailed history of the Maher/Meagher/ O’Meachair Clan, thus providing for the very first time a well researched history of the Clan. Same publication now provides a … Continue reading →

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“Carols By Candlelight” St Mary’s Church Thurles Tipperary Dec 14th

Posted on December 10, 2014 by George

Carols by Candlelight 2014 “Carols by Candlelight,” the now long established ecumenical service of Christmas Carols by candlelight, returns to St Mary’s Church, Thurles, Co Tipperary this year, on Sunday next December 14th at 8.00pm sharp. As special guests this … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch-Drombane Launch 2014 Historical Journal

Posted on November 30, 2014 by George

This year’s Upperchurch-Drombane Historical Journal will be officially launched in Upperchurch Hall this Sunday December 7th at 11.30 a.m. This is the fifth edition of the popular local publication and has the usual complement of historical records, articles, poems and … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch Tipperary Hosts 9th Annual Walking Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2014 by George

The picturesque mountainous village of Upperchurch [Map Ref] will host its 9th Annual Walking Festival this coming weekend. Since its inception in 2006 this event continues to grow from strength to strength making it now one of the main walking … Continue reading →

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