Category Archives: Festivals

Thurles Sarsfields 2014 International Hurling Festival

Posted on June 7, 2014 by George

Michael Dundon, former editor of the Tipperary Star newspaper and PRO of the Thurles Sarsfields 2014 International Hurling Festival reports. Over eighty teams will be taking part in this year’s 2014 forth Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival, which takes place … 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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Borrisoleigh Gathering Festival Begins Oct 4th 2013 In Tipperary

Posted on September 30, 2013 by George

All roads will lead to Borrisoleigh here in Co Tipperary for next weekend, as crowds descend on the village for the “Borrisoleigh Annual Gathering Festival,” which takes place from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th of October next. Locals have been … Continue reading →

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International Miss Macra 2013 Festival

Posted on July 30, 2013 by George

Thousands of visitors are expected to arrive into Co Tipperary, ending up in the luxurious Dundrum House Hotel, Dundrum, over next weekend, for the annual International Miss Macra Festival, beginning Friday 2nd of August to Monday 5th of August 2013. … Continue reading →

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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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