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Join Us During Heritage Week 2017 In Co. Tipperary

Posted on August 18, 2017 by George

Trees By Alfred Joyce Kilmer (1886–1918), [Latter killed by sniper fire near Muercy Farm, beside the Ourcq River, near the village of Seringes-et-Nesles, in France during WW1] “I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. … Continue reading →

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International Miss Macra 2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by George

Yesterday saw the welcome return of the 45th International Miss Macra Festival, returning to its initial roots; coming back to Thurles, Co. Tipperary for the full duration of this August Bank Holiday weekend. Such was the high calibre of the … Continue reading →

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Thurles Sports Festival July 1st 2016 – July 10th 2016

Posted on June 26, 2016 by George

Large numbers of visitors are expected to converge on Thurles for this year’s ‘Thurlessportsfest’ which will lumber up on Friday July 1st 2016; beginning at 11.00 am and continuing until July 10th 2016 inc. The Thurles Sports Festival Committee would … Continue reading →

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Thurles, Co. Tipp, To Host 2016 International Macra Festival

Posted on June 25, 2016 by George

The 45th International Miss Macra Festival this year returns to Thurles, Co. Tipperary Clonoulty-Rossmore Macra na Feirme are delighted to confirm that this year’s International Miss Macra Festival will take place over the 2016 August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday … Continue reading →

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County Tipperary’s Haunting Landscapes

Posted on June 17, 2016 by George

“On a clear day rise and look around you and you’ll see who you are. On a clear day how it will astound you that the glow of your being, outshines every star.” (Words by lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, from … Continue reading →

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