Tipperary Archive

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Black and white image of a ruined tower and church in Kilconnell, Co. Tipperary. They are listed as ruined in the OSI name books. Mid 20th century

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Black and white image of the side panels of the 16th century Archer tomb in the graveyard of St. Mary's, Thurles. Mid 20th century

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Black and white image of an old graveyard and ivy covered ruins at Ballinure, Co. Tipperary. Mid 20th century

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Black and white image of an old graveyard and ivy covered ruins at Thomastown, Co. Tipperary. Mid 20th century.

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Black and white image of Ballyduagh castle and church. The 'castle' is described in the Historic Environment Viewer as a 17th century house. This was a two storey with attic and was probably a 5 bay house. In the Civil Survey Ballyduagh is listed as…

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Black and white image of the ruins of Knockgraffon church. Co. Tipperary. These are the remains of a 13th century church. The townland was once an important settlement with a castle and motte. It is believed to have been an inauguration site for…

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Black and white image of the ruined Holycross Abbey. This was a Cistercian Monastery in Thurles founded in 1169 by King Donal O'Brien of Thomond. It became a place of pilgrimage in medieval times. The abbey fell into ruin following the Cromwellian…

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Black and white image of the entrance to the old catholic church in Holycross. This is St. Michael's and was in use as the Holycross parish church between 1832 and 1975. It is a good example of a rectangular barn church. The church became a community…

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Black and white image of a low mound near scrub in Rathmacarthy, Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Mid 20th century

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Black and white image of a circular stone wall around a slated stone building. There is a view to a tower house across fields. There are a number of recorded ringforts and earthen enclosures in this townland. Ballyknock, Cashel, Co. Tipperary
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