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Tipperary – The Sheehy Skeffington Connection

Hannah Sheehy Skeffington – Loughmore Mill, Loughmore, Templemore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. A State commemoration ceremony for Francis Sheehy Skeffington and journalists Thomas Dickson and Patrick McIntyre, all who were executed together in Portobello Barracks (today known as Cathal Brugha Barracks), … Continue reading

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Thurles Lions Club’s Annual Vintage/Classic Car Show 2016

Pictures: (1) Lions Club Poster, (2) Car actually used by Kitty Kiernan & Michael Collins, (3) Lions Club Vintage Car Emblem to be presented to all vintage cars on display. A 1916 Ford Model T, once belonging to Larry Kiernan, … Continue reading

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It’s National Pilgrim Paths Week In Co. Tipperary

National Pilgrim Paths Week – March 22nd to March 29th, 2016. Over the coming Easter 2016 period, thousands of Irish residents and foreign visitors are expected to retrace ancestral heritage as they take to Ireland’s ancient pilgrim paths to celebrate … Continue reading

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New Play By ‘Upland Players’, Upperchurch, Tipperary

A new comedy stage play, “When Are You Going Back”, will get it’s first public showing in Upperchurch next weekend, with performances on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th at 8.00 pm each night. The play was written by American Gerry … Continue reading

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Thurles Set To Be ‘1st Enterprise Town’ In Tipperary

Tipperary senior hurling centre-forward Noel McGrath to start ‘Fun Family Walk’ in aid of Suir Haven from St.Patrick’s College during the ‘Thurles Enterprise Town’ event on Sat 12th March 2016. Registrations continue to pour in to Bank of Ireland this … Continue reading

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