Category Archives: History

Third Series Of Irish History Lectures In Borrisoleigh

Posted on May 27, 2014 by George

Mr. Paddy Gleeson, acting tour guide with Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, will present a lecture entitled “Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland’s Necropolis,” in the Community Centre, behind the Church in Borrisoleigh, tomorrow night (Wednesday 28th May) at 8.00 pm sharp. Expect an … Continue reading →

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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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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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Tracing Corporal Ryan With Borrisoleigh Historical Society

Posted on November 15, 2013 by George

“Now every April I sit on my porch and I watch the parade pass before me. I see my old comrades, how proudly they march, renewing their dreams of past glories. I see the old men all tired, stiff and … Continue reading →

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