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A new website described as an invaluable tool for historical researchers, academics and the general public, has been officially launched today hosted by the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
 Landed Estates in Connacht and Munster To find this website containing the Landed Estates Database, Click Here.
Cataloging the landed estates of Munster from the 18th to the 20th centuries, this new website brings together a distillation and collation of data from a broad range of historical sources, and the concise codification of this data on an Estate, Name and House basis.
The ‘Connacht and Munster Landed Estates’ project, was funded by the Irish Council for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences and the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions respectively. This project undertook the research and now the publication of a comprehensive and integrated resource guide to the landed estates and historic houses, both in Connacht and Munster. It is now published and presented on line in an easy to follow and friendly to use, format.
While the aim of the guide is to assist and support researchers working in the field of social, economic, political and cultural history, c.1700 to 1914, it will also greatly assist ordinary persons actively involved in tracing genealogy, not to mention those who enjoy reading basic historical fact.
Questions: Does your organisation work with volunteers? Are you yourself a volunteer?
Then this post might just be of interest to you!
A series of Volunteer Fairs will be held across North Tipperary in July this year.
Venues: Friday 22nd July, 5-8 pm, Thurles Shopping Centre; Saturday 23rd July, 12-3 pm in Grant’s Hotel, Roscrea; Sunday 24th July, 12-3 pm in Nenagh Arts Centre.
We are now inviting any volunteer organisations based in the region to get in touch so you can be part of this initiative. At the fair, you will have the opportunity to attract potential volunteers and to raise awareness of the work being done by your organisation.
 On the day, volunteer organisations will be invited to set up their stall and sell their wares – figuratively speaking – to members of the public who may be considering volunteering. Lack of information is a major barrier to participation in volunteering, so let’s try and make a difference.
Photo Shows: L-R:- Rose Mannion, Chairperson of Lorrha Development Association; Ann Marie Brophy, Europe Direct; John Houlihan, Lorrha Development Association; Mary Coen, Lorrha Development Association; Noirin Leamy, CAVA; Lorraine Treacy, Europe Direct.
These events are being held to celebrate the European Year of Volunteering. You can find out what’s happening for the year in Ireland Here
North Tipperary Volunteer Fairs were launched with Lorrha Development Association, who are an excellent example of how volunteering can make a difference. They are the recent recipients of the CAVA Arts, Culture and Heritage award, the CAVA 2010 overall award and a Tidy Towns Endeavour Award. Congratulations to their hardworking volunteers!
To book your stand at the volunteer fairs, contact Ann Marie Brophy or Lorraine Treacy at Europe Direct, Thurles Library at Telephone No 0504-29720 or eudirect@tipperarylibraries.ie.
These Volunteer Fairs are organised by a committee led by Europe Direct Information Centre, based in Thurles Library and have received funding from the European Commission.
In the words of the Galilean, Tax Collector, Saint Matthew “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Chapter 5:16)
 Dr. Karen Willoughby. Congratulations go to Miss Karen Willoughby, pictured here following her recent graduation, for the degree of Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.), from the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin (TCD).
Daughter of George and Sally Willoughby, Kickham St., Thurles, Karen is a past pupil of both the Ursuline Convent Primary and Ursuline Secondary Schools here in Thurles, Co Tipperary.
Karen is also a recipient of the prestigious Vere Foster Medal, the Trinity College Gold Medal and the Trinity College ‘Lucy Gwynn‘ Prize.
Karen qualified as a primary school teacher with First Class Honours in 2001 from CICE and Trinity College, and is currently the Principal of St John’s National School, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.
 Irish Girl Guides Report by Catherine O’Connor, (Communications Officer – Irish Girl Guides.)
On Saturday next May 7th 2011, the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) will hold the largest celebration fun day in it’s history, to celebrate 100 years of changing lives here in Ireland.
Over 6,000 girls and Leaders will descend on Thurles, Co. Tipperary to join together for a day of great fun activities including a Guinness Book of Records attempt.
The Irish Girl Guides are a voluntary organisation for 11,000 girls and volunteer leaders countrywide. The Irish Girl IGG’s mission is to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world. IGG was founded in 1911. It provides an environment where girls from all backgrounds can grow in self-confidence and develop a variety of skills in an unpressurised atmosphere.
All the branches will be joining in the celebrations – the Ladybirds who are aged between 5 – 7 years, the Brownies from 6½ – 11 years; the Guides 10½– 15 years and Senior Branch 14½ – 26 years.
The day will begin with a parade which will be led by 85 teenage girls, who are Guiding Stars, as each will be receiving the prestigious Gold Award, the highest achievement that a Guide can achieve. Then IGG will take on the challenge of breaking the Guinness Book of Records for the longest string of reef knots ever.
After this the girls will break into their different age groups to try activities such as Drumming, Circus skills, Dance, Animal Roadshow, Science workshops, Reptile village, Gospel Singing along with time to enjoy the free flow area, which will include Large Scale Inflatables, Helter Skelter, Carousel, Giant Paint by Numbers and Street Entertainers.
As the day comes to a close there will be a presentation of 30 year service pins to many dedicated leaders, by special guest Mary McPhail, CEO of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. This is especially significant as 2011 has been designated the European Year of volunteering.
Emer O’Sullivan, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Girl Guides, said, “This is a great opportunity to thank all our volunteer Leaders but an extremely special
chance to thank the leaders with 30+ years of service. Today we will remember with pride and gratitude, the work and efforts of those who have gone before and those who strive today to make Guiding the wonderful organisation that it is.”
To end the day on a high, the girls and leaders will party to an ABBA tribute band concert as IGG continues to celebrate their centenary for the rest of 2011.
In essence the day is all about celebrating 100 years of an association that has grown from strength to strength, and continues to meet the needs of girls and women in Ireland, through a programme of fun and friendship that enables them to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world.
Well known former members of the Irish Girl Guides include Sonia O’Sullivan, Olympic Medallist; Catherine McGuinness, former President of the Law Reform Commission, judge of the Circuit Court (the first woman to serve on the Court), justice of the High Court and Supreme Court of Ireland, Róisín Ingle, Irish Times Journalist and Una Healy of the band The Saturdays to name but a few.
Girl Guides – Welcome to Thurles.
 Rev Fr. Tom Fogarty and Professor Don Barry Graduates of St. Patrick’s College, here in Thurles, Co Tipperary will receive teaching degrees from the University of Limerick, with effect from 2012.
Today the Third Level education college announced an academic alliance with the University of Limerick (UL), marking an historic occasion for this Thurles College.
With effect from September 2011, teacher degree programmes at St. Patrick’s College will be accredited by the University of Limerick and from 2012 graduates of the College will be awarded University of Limerick degrees.
The University of Limerick, which has a student body of over 11,500 students, has already an international reputation for innovation in education. President of UL, Professor Don Barry said, “This agreement recognises opportunities for delivery of an enhanced suite of education programmes in St Patrick’s College that will be consistent with UL’s expertise in teacher education. UL is the largest provider of post-primary teacher education in the State, with our Education students accounting for nearly one in ten students at UL, and consequently accounting for a significant part of the University’s impact on the wider local, regional and national communities. We put a great deal of time and energy into pedagogy at UL and we have recognised a similar commitment in the education programmes at St Patrick’s College. We are proud that our teacher education model at UL is well regarded nationally and internationally as a pioneering model for the future.”
St Patrick’s Teacher Education College here in Thurles is located in the former Seminary, also known as St Patrick’s, which was established in 1837. The foundation stone of the Seminary was laid in the presence of Daniel O’Connell and the Synod of Thurles was held there in 1850. The College opened as an educational institution first in September 1837, offering Second Level education in the humanities, with limited contribution to the sciences, for students wishing to prepare for the priesthood as well as careers in business and other professions. In 1842 a philosophy department was added and by the middle of the 1860’s the College had developed into a major seminary, with the addition of a full theological faculty.
Described in 1850 during the Synod of Thurles as a “noble pile ” the College witnessed much debate amongst the catholic clergy, the outcome of which significantly influenced the evolution of primary, secondary and university education throughout Ireland. A total of 220 students currently now study at the College.
St. Patrick’s College was first established as a third level College of Education in 2004 and currently offers two concurrent teacher education programmes. All graduates of the College are registered with the Teaching Council and qualified to teach Business, Accounting, Religious Studies and Irish to honours Leaving Certificate level students.
Last year a Governing Board was appointed to St. Patrick’s College with responsibility for strategic development. Board members now include; Chairperson Robbie Kelleher (Head of Global Investment Strategy at Davy Stockbrokers), Dr. Bernadette Flanagan (Director of Research at All Hallows College), Dr. Finbarr Bradley, (former professor at DCU, UCD and NUIM), Dr. Richard Thorn (Director of Flexible Learning, IOTI) and Tipperary born John Lonergan (former Governor of Mountjoy Prison).
The President of St Patrick’s College, Rev Fr. Tom Fogarty said, “This alliance with the University of Limerick truly marks the beginning of a new era for the College and the extension of University education beyond our major cities.”
The College welcomes enquiries from prospective applicants and will endeavour to facilitate applicants, who may wish to visit the College.
For further information regarding programmes at St. Patrick’s College visit HERE.
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