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 Black Castle in Templemore Park. This was a 15th century Butler Castle built by James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond (1393 - 1452)Family in 1698. The castle was accidently destroyed by fire in 1740. Templemore, Mid 20th…

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Black and white image of a view through an arch to a mullioned . Unknown location, Co. Tipperary. Mid 20th century.

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Black and white image of two children walking down a country road with ruins in the distance. Co Tipperary. Mid 20th century

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Black and white image of an unknown old schoolhouse with a door at each end. Co. Tipperary

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Black and white image of Barnane Castle, a Carden mansion built on the site of an earlier house in the early 19th century. The house was demolished in the 1940s. Barnane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

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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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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 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 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 gravestones and a pyramid monument at Kilcooly old church. Co. Tipperary
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