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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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ᗅᗺᗷᗅ Tribute Night – Premier Hall, Thurles

Posted on June 9, 2016 by George

ᗅᗺᗷᗅ Tribute Night in aid of Suir Haven – Mr Tommy Barrett Reports “Moyne Road Residents Committee are delighted to announce details of their upcoming fund-raising event in aid of that wonderful Cancer Support Centre, better known as the Suir … Continue reading →

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Tipperary – The Sheehy Skeffington Connection

Posted on May 12, 2016 by George

Hannah Sheehy Skeffington – Loughmore Mill, Loughmore, Templemore, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. A State commemoration ceremony for Francis Sheehy Skeffington and journalists Thomas Dickson and Patrick McIntyre, all who were executed together in Portobello Barracks (today known as Cathal Brugha Barracks), … Continue reading →

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Thurles Lions Club’s Annual Vintage/Classic Car Show 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by George

Pictures: (1) Lions Club Poster, (2) Car actually used by Kitty Kiernan & Michael Collins, (3) Lions Club Vintage Car Emblem to be presented to all vintage cars on display. A 1916 Ford Model T, once belonging to Larry Kiernan, … Continue reading →

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