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Opening of ESB station Thurles_002.jpg
Black and white image of the principal promoters of the Thurles Electrical Station at it's opening by Archbishop Harty. The station was managed by Thurles Urban District Council (UDC) until taken over by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B) in March…

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…

Three girls at Loughtagalla park, Thurles. 1963.jpg
Black and white image of three girls at Loughtagalla park, Thurles. Left to right, Helen Dwyer, Margaret Gleeson, Mary Gleeson. 1963

A Conradh na Gaeilge group marching past Healy's and Comerfords shops on Cathedral Street, Thurles. 1960s.jpg
Black and white image of a Conradh na Gaeilge group marching past Healy's and Comerfords shops on Cathedral Street, Thurles. 1960s

A woman standing in front of a rockery..jpg
Black and white image of a woman standing in front of a rockery at an unknown event. No date

Group on Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary in 1964.jpg
Black and white image of a group on Mitchel Street, Thurles. Left to right Eddie Kenehan, Peg Kenehan (Neé Loughnane, Margaret Roche, Thomas Whelehan (Geezer). 1964

Procession of clergy in the Cathedral, Thurles, Co. Tipperary..jpg
Colour image of a procession of clergy in the Cathedral, Thurles led by Fr Meehan. Also in the photo Dr Morris, Michael Ryan, the Town Clerk. 1970s/80s

The Loughnane family at No 8. Lisheen Terrace, Mitchel Street.jpg
Black and white image of the Loughnane family in the back yard at No 8. Lisheen Terrace, Mitchel Street.Willie Loughnane, Peg Loughnane, Nan Loughnane, (Roche) Paddy Loughnane, and Nora Loughnane (born 1931) in front. 1930s

A crowd and brass band in a field, possibly the Showgrounds, Thurles.jpg
Black and white image of a crowd and brass band in a field, possibly the Showgrounds, Thurles. No date

Group of LSF members from Thurles. 1940s.jpg
Black and white image of a group of Local Security Force members (1941 - Feb 1946) a precursor to the FCA or Forsa Cosanta Aitiuil. Front row, unknown, Simon Whelan, Ned Roche and P. Shaughnessy. 1940s
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