Category Archives: Tourism

Walk Our National Pilgrim Paths

Posted on March 14, 2015 by George

Thousands of Irish people and overseas visitors are expected to tread our National Pilgrim Paths on April 4th, 2015.   Ireland’s National Pilgrim Paths Day, on April 4th next, is aimed at raising awareness of our country’s wide network of … 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 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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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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