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Join Birdwatch Ireland At Cabragh Wetlands Sunday Next

Are you wondering how to enjoy some truly high quality family time this coming weekend? Why not bring the whole family along to Cabragh Wetlands from 9.00am to 12.00 noon this Sunday, 13th July 2014, when Birdwatch Ireland will open … Continue reading

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A Taste of Lough Derg 2014

Food producers and restaurant owners surrounding Lough Derg have joined forces in an effort to promote the region as a food tourism destination. ‘A Taste of Lough Derg 2014’, a pilot initiative for 2014, features 13 separate food events taking … Continue reading

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What Is Free To Tourists Visiting Tipperary?

With the exceptional fine weather being enjoyed around Tipperary and forecast for the next week, the Hidden Tipperary Tourism Group are pleased to point out that on the first Wednesday of each month all Office of Public Works (OPW) managed … Continue reading

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Gratuitous Famine Relief Book 1847 Goes On Display In Thurles

The recently discovered ‘Gratuitous Relief Ration Record Book,’ (or the ‘Distribution Book,’ as it was also called,) for the electoral divisions of Holycross, Thurles and Ballycahill in 1847, has now been digitized, allowing an instant search facility for those anxious … Continue reading

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Tipperary Welcomes Visit By American Diplomat Dr. Richard Haass

American Diplomat and former Northern Ireland peace talks Chairperson, Dr. Richard Haass, in the company of his wife, son and daughter, will personally make the trip to Tipperary to receive the 2013 Tipperary International Peace Award. This event will take … Continue reading

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