Tipperary Archive

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

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Moon June 1975.jpg
Colour image of the moon visible behind Abbey tower in a blue sky. June 1975

Nave roof August 1975.jpg
Colour image of the timbers of the nave roof in place. August 1975

New altar April 1975.jpg
Colour image of workmen paving the floor around the new altar with Rex for company. April 1975

New cloister with Fr Kennedy and Rex. 1977.jpg
Colour image of the restored cloister with Fr Kennedy and Rex. 1977

At opening ceremony.jpg
Colour image of Fr Lynch PP and Dr Morris with Fianna Fáil leader Jack Lynch at the reception for the official opening of Holycross Abbey. October 1975

P Collins 1973.jpg
Colour image of Pierrie Collins cutting a slate in Abbey yard. 1973

Partially restored Holycross Abbey October 1974.jpg
Partially restored Holycross Abbey framed by trees. October 1974

Passing notes.jpg
Colour image of a reception in a marquee. Liam Cosgrave Fr Lynch and Dr Morris. 1975

Paving the chancel floor.jpg
Colour image of paving the chancel floor in front of the sedelia. 1970s

Placing the new altar.jpg
Colour image of a group gathered in the sanctury placing the new altar with Rex in the foreground. 1975
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