Tipperary Archive

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Home of local studies research for Tipperary County Council Library Service.

The Local Studies Department is the primary resource for local history research in County Tipperary for historians and enthusiasts. It has a dedicated reading room with modern research facilities.

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Turtulla bridge_006.jpg
Black and white photographic image of a woman standing by the wall by the gate into Ladyswell at Turtulla Bridge, Thurles. No date

An fainne class 1955_001.jpg
Black and white image of Alice O'Connell receiving her 'fainne' from Irish teacher Donal O'Dubhda. Ned O'Shea on the left. An Fainne Class held in Thurles Technical School. 1955

An fainne class 1955_002.jpg
The An Fainne Class in Thurles Technical School. (l-r) Craddock, Mixie Scanlon, Donal O'Dubhda, Alice O'Connell, Ned O'Shea. 1955

Thurles streets_018.jpg
Colour image of Archbishop Clifford giving a blessing on the steps of the Cathedral. No date

Thurles streets_017.jpg
Colour image of the Archbishop Croke monument on Liberty Square, Thurles, during cleaning of the monument. Statue of St. Patrick on the ground beside the monument. No date

Thurles streets_019.jpg
Colour image of Archbishop Dermot Clifford and clergy giving a blessing on the Cathedral steps. Boys from the Knights of Malta in attendance. No date

Opening of ESB station Thurles_003.jpg
Black and white image of Archbishop Harty opening the Thurles electrical station in Friar Street. The station was managed by Thurles Urban District Council (UDC) until taken over by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B) in March 1929 when it was…

Ric departure_004.jpg
Black and white image of British forces transport, a Lancia armoured car and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the RIC departure. 24 February 1922

Ric departure_001.jpg
Black and white image of armoured vehicles, a Lancia and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the R.I.C. departure for Dublin. 24 February 1922

Briquette factory_001.jpg
Black and white image of the Bord na Móna briquette factory construction site circa 1980. The factory opened in 1981 and ceased operations in 2018.
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