Author Archives: George

Borrisoleigh Historical Society – Monthly Lecture Series 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by George

The next welcome guest speaker at the Borrisoleigh Historical Society’s monthly series of lectures will be Borrisoleigh native, Mr Gerry Kearney. Gerry will lecture those in attendance on some of the personalities of our past history, who for various reasons … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch-Drombane Launch 2015 Historical Journal

Posted on October 29, 2015 by George

“Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield, Their furrow oft the stubborn glebe has broke; How jocund did they drive their team afield! How bow’d the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! Let not ambition mock their useful toil, Their … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch Walking Festival 2015

Posted on August 31, 2015 by George

Upperchurch, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, this year celebrate ten years of successful walking weekends. Details of this years Upperchurch Walking Weekend 2015 to be held on November 6th, 7th and 8th have been announced, as this attractive, world class ‘walking hub’ … Continue reading →

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Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling 2015

Posted on August 9, 2015 by George

Miss Katriona Shanahan (PRO ‘Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling’) reports. Join us here in Tipperary for the 20th Anniversary of the ‘Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling’, which will take place on the 15th & 16th August 2015, in … Continue reading →

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Play ‘Templemore’ Comes To Source Thurles In October 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by George

Following her success as a writer and actor, Tipperary and Upperhurch native Áine Ryan brings to the stage her eagerly awaited second play entitled ‘Templemore’. This new exciting play will première first at the New Theatre, Dublin, from September 8th … Continue reading →

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