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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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Third Series Of Irish History Lectures In Borrisoleigh

Posted on May 27, 2014 by George

Mr. Paddy Gleeson, acting tour guide with Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin, will present a lecture entitled “Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland’s Necropolis,” in the Community Centre, behind the Church in Borrisoleigh, tomorrow night (Wednesday 28th May) at 8.00 pm sharp. Expect an … Continue reading →

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Thurles Chamber Launch Hidden Tipperary Brochure

Posted on May 18, 2014 by George

Hidden Tipperary Tourism Group launched their new Tourism Brochure for the 2014 season on Thursday night last. This new brochure is the first group tourism venture to be published, in an attempt to attract visitor to the areas of Thurles, … 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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Derrynaflan Trail Tipperary To Get Initial Launch

Posted on April 19, 2014 by George

The new ‘Derrynaflan Trail’ tourism project is all set to be launched; hosted in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, at 10:00am on Friday April 25th next. Launch is by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Mr Jimmy … Continue reading →

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