Category Archives: Tourism

Tipperary Remember Contribution To Australian WW1 War Efforts

Posted on August 18, 2014 by George

More than 340 men and one woman from here in Co. Tipperary enlisted in the Australian forces during the First World War. Of those who enlisted; 45 were killed or died as a result of their service. An event to … Continue reading →

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Save Valuable Vacation Time – Make Your Central Base Tipperary

Posted on August 17, 2014 by George

Some 27 close-knit members of the ‘Kenny Clan,’ led by George Kenny and his wife Sandy, visited Thurles for some six days last week; all part of their summer vacation and ongoing research into their roots. Gathered from all over … Continue reading →

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Tipperary Represented At Milwaukee Irish Fest

Posted on August 8, 2014 by George

An all-island tourism delegation from counties Tipperary, Armagh, Clare and Dublin, latter areas with strong connections to the only undisputed High King of Ireland, Brian Ború, will embark on a promotional drive in the United States next week. Coinciding with … Continue reading →

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What Is Free To Tourists Visiting Tipperary?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by George

With the exceptional fine weather being enjoyed around Tipperary and forecast for the next week, the Hidden Tipperary Tourism Group are pleased to point out that on the first Wednesday of each month all Office of Public Works (OPW) managed … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous Famine Relief Book 1847 Goes On Display In Thurles

Posted on June 23, 2014 by George

The recently discovered ‘Gratuitous Relief Ration Record Book,’ (or the ‘Distribution Book,’ as it was also called,) for the electoral divisions of Holycross, Thurles and Ballycahill in 1847, has now been digitized, allowing an instant search facility for those anxious … Continue reading →

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