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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With Rex on Holycross  bridge.jpg
Colour image of Fr Kennedy with rex on the wall opposite the Abbey. Two men working on the Abbey roof. No date

E view of Abbey with Rex in foreground Jun 75.jpg
Colour image of Holycross Abbey with Rex and roses in the foreground, June 1975

Three children standing in front of wrapped altar.jpg
Colour image of three children standing at new altar in the Abbey under restoration. 1975

Interior during renovation Jun 1975.jpg
Colour image of the interior of nave during restoration with new altar in place. 1975

Eddie Gleeson Joiner on Holycross restoration.jpg
Colour image of Eddie Gleeson a craftsman on the Holycross restoration. Eddie was the chief carpenter of the restoration and was in charge of the cutting of the main timbers for the new roofs as well as working with Paddy Fogarty in striking out theā€¦

East window with scaffolding in place.jpg
Colour image of the East window with scaffolding (erected by Paddy Whelan Coolkill) in place. 1975

East window shadow patterns on abbey floor.jpg
Colour image of the East window shadow patterns on abbey floor. No date

East window repairs 1975.jpg
Colour image of the work on the east window. 1975

East window lit up at night_ October 1974.jpg
Colour image of East window of Holycross Abbey lit up at night_ October 1974

East view with cow_ P Maher's field_ July 1975.jpg
Colour image of the East view of Holycross Abbey with a cow in P Maher's field. July 1975
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