Category Archives: County News

Richard Thomas Moynan – The Tipperary Connection.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by George

Well-known Irish painter, Richard Thomas Moynan (27th April 1856-10th April 1906) was born in Dublin at No.1 Eldon Terrace, off the South Circular Road. He was the fourth of eight children; three sons and five daughters, born to Mr Richard … Continue reading →

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Irish Nationalist Supporter – Thomas Croke Archbishop of Cashel & Emly

Posted on July 24, 2018 by George

Sunday last, July 22nd 2018 marked the 116 anniversary of the death of Archbishop Thomas William Croke (D.Div.) [28 May 1824 – 22 July 1902], the second Catholic Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand (1870–74) and later to become the Irish … Continue reading →

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Visit St. Cualan’s Bell in Borrisoleigh Co. Tipperary

Posted on July 21, 2018 by George

The ancient art of Handbell Ringing is largely unheard of here in Southern Ireland; first Handbells having being developed by brothers Robert and William Cor in Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England, between 1696 and 1724. Now on Friday next two simultaneous Hand … Continue reading →

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Littleton Co. Tipperary – World War II

Posted on December 5, 2017 by George

One minute after Britain formally declared war against Germany, which took effect on September 3rd, 1939, a Blenheim IV of No. 139 Squadron took off to fly the first sortie of the war for the Royal Air Force. Same was … Continue reading →

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100 Tipperary Photographs Featured On Dúchas Website

Posted on November 8, 2017 by George

Some 100 images from around Co. Tipperary, including images from Thurles and Holycross, have now been uploaded to the recently launched and redesigned Dúchas (Translated into English meaning ‘Heritage’) Website. These images can be viewed and indeed downloaded from HERE. … Continue reading →

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