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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The new tabernacle in place 1975.jpg
Colour image of the new tabernacle on a stone plinth. In front of gothic pointed window with carved stone frame and surround. 1975

The Cloister with carved stone laid out.jpg
Colour image of the cloister with carved stone laid out for renovation. 1970s

The altar position in the sanctury.jpg
Colour image of a forklift leaving the sanctury having positioned the new altar. The schoolchildren to the left had sung hymns as the altar was set in place. 1975

The altar and lectern during service.jpg
Colour image of the restored Abbey sanctury with the new altar and lectern during service. 1970s

T.K. Holycross May 1975.jpg
Colour image of workmen busy around the altar and nave. 1975

stone carving.jpg
Colour image of a carving of a pelican and a fox on one of the cloister stones. 1970s

Speech at presidential visit to Abbey.jpg
Colour image of a speech in a marquee at presidential visit to Abbey. 1975

South West view 1976.jpg
Colour image of the south west view of the nave and cloister roof with a wedding party passing through the cloister. 1976

S East June 1975.jpg
Colour image of the South East view of Holycross Abbey on a sunny day. June 1975

S aisle June 1975.jpg
Colour image of rafters in place over the south aisle of Holycross abbey. June 1975
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