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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Ric departure_006.jpg
Black and white image of a group of Black and Tans in Drombane Village. These were recruits to the RIC following the outbreak of the War of Independence, generally English young unemployed veterans of WWI.

Ric departure_005.jpg
Black and white image of the Royal Irish Constabulary evacuating Thurles barracks on Friar Street in two motor vehicles. 24 February 1922

Ric departure_004.jpg
Black and white image of British forces transport, a Lancia armoured car and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the RIC departure. 24 February 1922

Ric departure_003.jpg
Black and white image of I.R.A. members marching up Friar Street and entering the R.I.C. barracks on Friar Street, Thurles on the day of the RIC departure. Lead by Capt. P. F. Leahy, Rody Dwan, Thomas Smee, Michael Ryan, James O'Loughlin, Patrick…

Ric departure_002.jpg
Black and white image of Commandant James Leahy, 2nd Tipperary Brigade I.R.A. (Left) and Captain Quinlan, Liaison officer, Right) standing in the doorway of the R.I.C. barracks on Friar Street watching the last of the R.I.C. walk out. Youth on the…

Ric departure_001.jpg
Black and white image of armoured vehicles, a Lancia and a Crossley Tender outside the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, Thurles on the day of the R.I.C. departure for Dublin. 24 February 1922

Supply orders IRA Batt 2 1922.pdf
A collection of supply requests from H.Q. 2nd Batt, 3rd Tipp Brigade to Con Dwyer, Cashel. Names of those collecting items often given, many signed by Patrick Horan. 1922

Operations of 3rd Batt 3 brig 1916 - 1923.pdf
A manuscript account of the operations of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Tipperary Brigade during the period 1916 - 1923 made by Phil Fitzgerald, member of Rossmore D company and adjt. 3rd battalion, 3rd brigade. The notes were made at some stage after the…

D Sadlier in uniform.jpg
D Sadlier in uniform. 1921. Black and white image

3rd brigade members of flying column.jpg
3rd brigade members of flying column. Armed and carrying packs. Black and white image
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