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“Carols By Candlelight” St Mary’s Church Thurles Tipperary Dec 14th

Posted on December 10, 2014 by George

Carols by Candlelight 2014 “Carols by Candlelight,” the now long established ecumenical service of Christmas Carols by candlelight, returns to St Mary’s Church, Thurles, Co Tipperary this year, on Sunday next December 14th at 8.00pm sharp. As special guests this … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch-Drombane Launch 2014 Historical Journal

Posted on November 30, 2014 by George

This year’s Upperchurch-Drombane Historical Journal will be officially launched in Upperchurch Hall this Sunday December 7th at 11.30 a.m. This is the fifth edition of the popular local publication and has the usual complement of historical records, articles, poems and … Continue reading →

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Upperchurch Tipperary Hosts 9th Annual Walking Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2014 by George

The picturesque mountainous village of Upperchurch [Map Ref] will host its 9th Annual Walking Festival this coming weekend. Since its inception in 2006 this event continues to grow from strength to strength making it now one of the main walking … Continue reading →

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World War 1 Dead Remembered In Thurles

Posted on October 27, 2014 by George

Ecumenical Solemn Commemoration Service on the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 “If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.” ( Extract from the poem ‘In Flanders Fields,’ by Canadian … Continue reading →

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Thurles Halloween Arts Festival 2014 Line-Up

Posted on October 17, 2014 by George

The 7th annual Thurles week-long Halloween Arts Festival begins in 7 days time from October 24th to October 31st 2014 inclusive. Once again this year there is a wonderful festival line up, with some of the best national and international … Continue reading →

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