The Science of DNA and Fingerprinting with Dr. Cas Kramer in Clonmel Library
DNA is the biological building blocks of the human body. Essentially it makes us who we are in a biological sense from our eye and hair colouration to more unusual traits like pain tolerance levels or the ability to roll your tongue. Honourary Associate Professor at the University of Leicester Dr. Cas Kramer will […]
Minister for Education Launches New 21st Century Folklore Project for Schools Nationwide
The Minister for Education, Norma Foley has announced the development of a folklore project for national schools across the country. This project will be completed with UCD Library and The National Folklore Collection. Open to all 4,000 primary, secondary and special education school across Ireland the project will be based on a similar venture which […]
Thurles Town Hosting Guided Walk As Part Of National Heritage Week
As part of National Heritage Week, Barry O’Reilly from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage will host a guided walk of Thurles town showcasing its historic streetscapes. The tour will explore Thurles starting from the steps of the Source Arts Centre featuring Thurles’ magnificent cathedral and its fascinating everyday buildings. Thurles’ rich history of craftsmanship and […]
Loughmore to host inaugural ‘Purcell Picnic’
The village of Loughmore is gearing up to host its first ever Purcell Picnic. This event will celebrate the heritage, culture and history of Loughmore and will also act as a family reunion for members of the Purcell family who first came from Loughmore. The event will take place on Sunday June 23rd in Loughmore. […]
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
The Ballyhoura Walking Festival isn’t just Irelands oldest walking festival – It’s one of the most popular too. This May bank holiday weekend walkers from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Ballyhoura Country, covering an average distance of 20kms each. Now in its 24th year, the festival see’s guides from the Ballyhoura Bears […]
Seminar on The Big House At Nenagh Arts Centre
Seminar on the Big House in Tipperary aims to highlight the rich architectural and historic tradition of the County and shed new light on the people, places and events that shaped this fascinating period in our County’s history. With diverse topics from the role of women, to furniture and interiors, to the social life of […]
Annacarty Remembers – History Re-enacted June 10th 2016
In the spring of 1922, there was joy in the village of Annacarty as the truce had been signed and the barracks handed over to the volunteers. The children of Annacarty N.S. were marched up the hill to the barracks by the principal Mr. Slattery and they sang “Amhran Na bhfiann” for the volunteers as […]
Ireland’s Hidden Independence Day & Little Known History
It is mandatory for the Taoiseach,Ceann Comhairle and Chief Justice to witness this Ceremony, as their Seal of office derives from and under the Sovereign Seal. The Indian delegation is in attendance every year to acknowledge the origin of their Independence; the Sovereign Republic of Eire. The Indian flag shares the same colours as the […]
Templemore Town Council History Project
Templemore Town Council will celebrate its 150th Anniversary, in October this year. To commemorate the occasion, a sub committee has been set up to publish the history of the personalities and events during these years. Research has been ongoing for some time and we are now appealing to members of the public for old documents […]
