Author Archives: George

New Free State Army Database Comes On-Line

Posted on November 13, 2012 by George

It was in October of 1922 that the Irish Army Council decided to organise a census of National Forces, to be undertaken at midnight spanning the 12th & 13th November of that year. Its purpose was “To ascertain the exact … Continue reading →

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Co Tipperary Halloween Festival In Thurles

Posted on October 26, 2012 by George

The 5th annual Thurles Halloween Festival came alive last evening, here in the Cathedral town, with a host of events to keep the whole family occupied over the next very spooky 5 day period. The festival committee have put a … Continue reading →

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Winter Walking Weekend Upperchurch 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by George

EXPERIENCE “ELEGY WRITTEN IN AN ‘UPPERCHURCH,’ YARD.” (With sincere apologies to poet Thomas Gray) “The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o’er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the … Continue reading →

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Thurles & Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon 2012

Posted on October 2, 2012 by George

Last Sunday’s Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon here in Thurles (European Town of Sport for 2012) was without doubt a resounding success. The forecast of heavy rain & wind, accurately predicted by Met Eireann, arrived as expected somewhat spoiling the race … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey From A Tipperary Perspective

Posted on September 19, 2012 by George

A major new & rare exhibition entitled “Downton Abbey, A Tipperary Perspective.” comes to Thurles. The TV series Downton Abbey is set on the fictional estate of Downton Abbey in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England, home to the Earl … Continue reading →

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