Category Archives: History

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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New Free State Army Database Comes On-Line

Posted on November 13, 2012 by George

It was in October of 1922 that the Irish Army Council decided to organise a census of National Forces, to be undertaken at midnight spanning the 12th & 13th November of that year. Its purpose was “To ascertain the exact … Continue reading →

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Famine Service St. Mary’s Church Thurles Co Tipperary

Posted on July 5, 2012 by George

The fourth Annual Famine Memorial Ecumenical Service takes place in St Mary’s Church, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Sunday next July 8th at 8.00pm sharp. St. Mary’s Church houses the Thurles Famine Museum containing one of the largest collections of original … Continue reading →

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Horse & Jockey Thurles Remembers The Past

Posted on June 6, 2012 by George

An event, which will take place at the Horse & Jockey tomorrow Thursday 7th June, is expected to attract a large attendance. This event is an attempt to take a long look back at the past historical associations with this … Continue reading →

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