Thurles town is located in mid-County Tipperary and is surrounded by the Silvermine Mountains to the northwest and the Slieveardagh Hills to the southeast. The town itself is built on a crossing of the River Suir which adds to the beauty of Thurles and it’s surrounding countryside. Thurles is a thriving commercial and business centre and a great place to live, work and visit.
From August 16th–24th, Thurles comes alive with a packed programme of events celebrating our shared history and heritage.
👉 Explore historic newspapers at The Source Library
👉 Step inside medieval castles and abbeys with guided tours
👉 Uncover Tipperary’s sporting roots with Dr. Pat Bracken
👉 Get hands-on with cutting-edge heritage tech at our photogrammetry workshop
👉 Join the conversation at a panel discussion on Cillíní burial sites in Thurles
Plus, don’t miss the Fethard Heritage Day Festival and many more events happening across the county.
See the full line up on heritageweek.ie
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This website is for all those interested in our town and its people. If you feel you can contribute in any way to the growth of the site and it’s following through providing information on upcoming events, or by giving information about your local business, club or society, please use the contact form to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!
