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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A colour image of the military barracks at Tipperary Town. The barracks which was located close to the railway station was built c. 1874. The British army withdrew in February 1922 and was then occupied by the IRA, who burned it in July of the same…

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A Black and white postcard featuring Thomas MacDonagh in military uniform. From Cloughjordan in Co. Tipperary Thomas was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising 1916 , he was also a signatory of the Proclamation of the Irish republic (1/2/1878 -…

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A Black and white postcard featuring Thomas J. Clarke (11/3/1858 - 3/5/1916). Born in England to Irish parents and grew up in Ireland when hes father was transferred to Dungannon. . Tom Clarke was heavily involved in planning the Easter Rising…

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A black and white postcard featuring Thomas Ashe (1885- 1917). Born in Co. Kerry, he was a member of the Gaelic League, the Irish Republican Brotherhood and the Irish Volunteers. During the Rising he commanded a battalion around North County Dublin.…

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A Colour postcard showing the Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Sent from Kathleen to John J. Quinn at 33 Boden Street, Derby, England. C 1908

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A black and white postcard featuring Michael Joseph O'Rahilly (22/4/1875 - 29/4/1916). From Ballylongford Co. Kerry. He was a founding member of the Irish Volunteers and though he opposed the action he took part in the rising and killed during the…

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A colour postcard showing the coat of arms for Clonmel Co. Tipperary. No date

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A black and white postcard showing the cliffs at Tramore Co. Waterford. Sent from Freshford House, Waterford to John J. Quinn C/o Mr. Phil Quinn, Grocery Hall, Clonmel. Postmarked 20th September 1915?

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A black and white postcard of the Cathedral, Killarney. No date

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A colour image derived from a printed postcard of the military barracks in Clonmel. Built c. 1780 it was a depot for the Royal Irish Regiment. After independence it was renamed Kickham Barracks and continued in use until 2012.
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