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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Black and white image of the ruined Dominican Friary at Lorrha. Founded in the 13th century by Walter de Burgh. The village was the site of an important early christian monastery founded in the 6th century by St. Ruadhan. Lorrha, Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of the ruined 13th century church at Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of an old church at Drom, Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of the ruins of Ballycahill old church. This is an old church possibly 12th century. The parish was merged with Holycross in 1429.

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Black and white image of Rockwell College a boarding school established in 1864 by the Holy Ghost Fathers. Rockwell, New Inn, Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of gravestones and a pyramid monument at Kilcooly old church. Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of a horse and carriage with people in fancy dress in a Thurles parade. 24 June 1945

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Black and white image of the Norman Motte at Knockgraffon, which dates to 1192 to defend the area against Domhnall Mór O'Brien. It is believed to be an earlier inauguration site of the Kings of Munster. Knockgraffon, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of Killoskehane Castle near Borrisoleigh. A multi-period house dating back to the early 17th century with later 17th, 18th and 19th century additions. At one stage owned by the Carden's.

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Black and white image of Corville House a late 18th century house built by Edward Birch and was advertised for sale on his death in 1799. The house was bought by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary who renamed it Sean Ross Abbey…
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