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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Opening of ESB station Thurles_002.jpg
Black and white image of the principal promoters of the Thurles Electrical Station at it's opening by Archbishop Harty. The station was managed by Thurles Urban District Council (UDC) until taken over by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B) in March…

Opening of ESB station Thurles_003.jpg
Black and white image of Archbishop Harty opening the Thurles electrical station in Friar Street. The station was managed by Thurles Urban District Council (UDC) until taken over by the Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B) in March 1929 when it was…

Briquette factory_004.jpg
Black and white image of a crane lifting a section of steel work into place during the construction of Littleton briquette factory. 1980

Briquette factory_003.jpg
Black and white image of cranes lowering metal sections into place during Littleton briquette factory construction. 1980

Briquette factory_002.jpg
Black and white image of the construction site for the briquette factory at Littleton. The factory opened in 1981 and ceased operations in 2018. 1980

Thurles streets_039.jpg
Black and white image derived from a postcard of a view of street in Littleton, Thurles. No date

Thurles streets_038.jpg
Black and white image of the railway bridge at the Horse & Jockey. No date

Thurles streets_037.jpg
Black and white image of Fr. Meehan laying a wreath with veterans standing to attention. No date

Thurles streets_036.jpg
Black and white image of a group including Ned O'Shea in the centre at Gaelic Park. New York. 1955

Thurles streets_035.jpg
Colour image of a three storey period building on the Mall, Thurles. No date
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