Category Archives: History

Replicas Of Archaeological Artefacts Exhibition

Posted on January 30, 2015 by George

Executive Librarian M/s Ann Marie Brophy Reports; Thurles Library, The Source Complex, Cathedral Street Thurles is proud to present an exhibition of ‘Replicas of Archaeological Artefacts’. The exhibition will open on Tuesday 10th February at 7.00 p.m. and will be … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Researcher Stephen Neill Moves To New Pastures

Posted on January 24, 2015 by George

Church of Ireland Rector, Canon Stephen Neill, the man who confirmed US President Barack Obama’s ancestral roots with Moneygall, has decided to pull up and relocate his own roots. The 45 year old has announced he is leaving his Cloughjordan … Continue reading →

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Ó Meachair (Meagher, Maher) – The Story Of A Clan

Posted on January 9, 2015 by George

Over a twenty-two year period, Gabrielle Ní Mheachair has researched and recently published a detailed history of the Maher/Meagher/ O’Meachair Clan, thus providing for the very first time a well researched history of the Clan. Same publication now provides a … 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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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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