Category Archives: Tourism

Sarsfields GAA To Spearhead The Gathering In Thurles

Posted on May 9, 2013 by George

IPB Insurance, in association with North Tipp County Council and Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival, will lead the way for “The Gathering 2013,” here in Thurles on July 12th to 14th next. Welcome Home And Enjoy Thurles, Co Tipperary. The … Continue reading →

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Huge Attendance For Pilgrim Trails Book Launch

Posted on March 28, 2013 by George

The latest publication, penned by Tipperary author John G. O’Dwyer, entitled “Pilgrim Paths in Ireland,” was launched last night in the Watermill, Thurles, before an overflow attendance representing hill-walkers, community organization and friends of the author from across County Tipperary … Continue reading →

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New Free State Army Database Comes On-Line

Posted on November 13, 2012 by George

It was in October of 1922 that the Irish Army Council decided to organise a census of National Forces, to be undertaken at midnight spanning the 12th & 13th November of that year. Its purpose was “To ascertain the exact … Continue reading →

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Winter Walking Weekend Upperchurch 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by George

EXPERIENCE “ELEGY WRITTEN IN AN ‘UPPERCHURCH,’ YARD.” (With sincere apologies to poet Thomas Gray) “The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o’er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey From A Tipperary Perspective

Posted on September 19, 2012 by George

A major new & rare exhibition entitled “Downton Abbey, A Tipperary Perspective.” comes to Thurles. The TV series Downton Abbey is set on the fictional estate of Downton Abbey in the North Riding of Yorkshire, England, home to the Earl … Continue reading →

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