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…

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_029.jpg
Colour image of Ned O'Shea and Ted Scanlon on Croke Street.

Thurles streets_027.jpg
Black and white image of a funeral cortege with a military guard of honor in Liberty Square, Thurles. No date

An fainne class 1955_002.jpg
The An Fainne Class in Thurles Technical School. (l-r) Craddock, Mixie Scanlon, Donal O'Dubhda, Alice O'Connell, Ned O'Shea. 1955

An fainne class 1955_001.jpg
Black and white image of Alice O'Connell receiving her 'fainne' from Irish teacher Donal O'Dubhda. Ned O'Shea on the left. An Fainne Class held in Thurles Technical School. 1955
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