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Leave Her Johnny.

Leave Her Johnny. Vocals: The late Irish folk singer from Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary Liam Clancy (1935 – 2009) and the late Irish folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller Tommy Makem (1932 – 2007).Lyrics: Composer Unknown. Same is a traditional Sea … Continue reading

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Hills of Killenaule.

Hills of Killenaule. Lyrics: David McCormack.Music: Liam O’Donnell.Vocals: Tipperary born country singer, recording artist and radio presenter Louise Morrissey. Hills of Killenaule. Through a lonely Allen bog,I heard the lark above.From Ballinure to Knockavardagh call,And the thrush and blackbird’s trill,Ballintogher … Continue reading

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From Liberty Square, Thurles, To Vogue Magazine.

“Sun and moon, sun and moon, time goes”. [Quote by American novelist, poet, art and literary critic, John Updike]. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” [Quote by American animator, film producer, and entrepreneur, Walt Disney]. The predominantly … Continue reading

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Tipperary Born Tom Clarke First Signatory Of Irish Proclamation.

The Protestant Church of St. Paul In Clogheen Co. Tipperary, has today been reduced, like so many Protestant Churches in Ireland, to the status of a Community Centre. According to a plaque over the doorway in the porch; the former … Continue reading

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Knaggs Family Research Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Brief research was undertaken by Thurles.Info on the Thurles Knaggs family, following a request by one Ms Charlotte L. Roberts on the Ireland Reaching Out website. “Things I Remember About My Father and Mother” was a published document written by … Continue reading

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