Author Archives: George

Tracing Corporal Ryan With Borrisoleigh Historical Society

Posted on November 15, 2013 by George

“Now every April I sit on my porch and I watch the parade pass before me. I see my old comrades, how proudly they march, renewing their dreams of past glories. I see the old men all tired, stiff and … Continue reading →

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Tipperary – Upperchurch Walking Weekend Programme

Posted on November 6, 2013 by George

Upperchurch Walking Weekend Begins On Friday Next Friday Nov 8th: Moher-Gortkelly road walk 7 km. Glown-Garnakilka road walk 10 km. Both walks start 7.30 p.m in Upperchurch and will be followed by the reception and official opening in Upperchurch hall. … Continue reading →

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Thurles To Welcome Ambassador Hae-Yun Park

Posted on October 27, 2013 by George

On November 10th next, it is expected that His Excellency the Korean Ambassador Mr Hae-Yun Park, will visit Thurles, making a public appearance at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Cathedral Steet, Thurles at 11:30am. Amongst those to officially welcome the … Continue reading →

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Lar Na Pairce Museum Thurles Re-opens

Posted on October 10, 2013 by George

Are you close to Thurles, Co Tipperary, tomorrow afternoon, Friday October 11th? Why not take a ‘Late Lunch,’ if you are because the G.A.A. Museum situated here on Slievenamon Road, in the town, will be re-opening its doors, following extensive … 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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