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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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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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International Miss Macra Festival 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by George

International Miss Macra Festival 2014 Miss Eiblish Maher (International Miss Macra Festival PRO) Reports. As the 2014 August bank holiday draws ever closer, we find ourselves glimpsing the last remnants of our Irish Summer. That agreed, there now remains that … 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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Hidden Tipperary – Thurles Remembers WW1

Posted on January 25, 2014 by George

Major WW1 Exhibition Scheduled for Thurles Thurles WW1 Dead Remembered from HiddenTipperary on Vimeo.   Here in ‘Hidden Tipperary,’ the Thurles WW1 (1914-1918) Memorial Wall is dedicated to some 71 known soldiers from Thurles, Co Tipperary, who so unselfishly gave … Continue reading →

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