Around Our Town

“Around Our Town” was a local history project undertaken by Clonmel Library from November 2020 to March 2022. Over 45 episodes the architecture, geography, plaques and signage, local nobility, news stories and noted characters of Clonmel were all explored via a mix of videos, photos and written text. 

This carefully curated collection of historical nuggets provides an intriguing portal into the complexion of Clonmel. Exploring everything from the gothic stained-glass windows in Old St. Mary’s Church to the Tipperary banking collapse of 1856, “Around Our Town” is a must for any amateur historian or any Clonmel native interested in learning more about the rich heritage of their hometown. 

Around Our Town Ep. 10 – Monuments, plaques and street signs

Around Our Town Ep. 10 – Monuments, plaques and street signs The everyday things around us often have a story to tell. Today we take a look at a selection monuments, plaques and street signs...
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Around Our Town Ep. 11 – Lt. Fredrick Close & Anna Grubb Clonmel’s Romeo & Juliet

Around Our Town Ep. 11 – Lt. Fredrick Close & Anna Grubb Clonmel’s Romeo & Juliet In 1826 Lt. Fredrick Close of the 86th foot fell in love with a local girl, Anna Grubb, daughter...
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Around Our Town Ep. 12 – George Victor Du Noyer and Leacht na Francaí

Around Our Town Ep. 12 – George Victor Du Noyer and Leacht na Francaí The first ordnance survey of Ireland was completed in 1846. Today Shay explains and interesting connection between one of the surveyors,...
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Around Our Town Ep. 13 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 1

Around Our Town Ep. 13 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 1 Saint Patrick’s Well is one of the some beautiful and serene places around our town. Today local man David tells us about the history...
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Around Our Town Ep. 14 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 2

Around Our Town Ep. 14 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 2 In today’s episode David tells us about the church at Saint Patrick’s Well and the generous donations which facilitated the refurbishment of the site....
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Around Our Town Ep. 15 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 3

Around Our Town Ep. 15 – Saint Patrick’s Well Part 3 Theresa Dungan visits Saint Patrick’s Well outside Clonmel almost every day. Here Theresa tells why its important to her and some of the traditions...
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Around Our Town Ep. 16 – Saint Patrick’s Inishlonaght, Marlfield Church

Around Our Town Ep. 16 – Saint Patrick’s Inishlonaght, Marlfield Church Saint Patrick’s Church close to Marlfield village was once the site of the Cistercian Abbey of Inishlonaght. Today David explains a little of the...
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Around Our Town Ep. 17 – Marlfield Lake

Around Our Town Ep. 17 – Marlfield Lake Marfield Lake was once the private retreat of the Bagwell family. It was also at the heart of a thriving milling industry and later a distillery. In...
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Around Our Town Ep.18 – The Main Guard

Around Our Town Ep.18 – The Main Guard The Main Guard situated on Sarsfield Street is one of Clonmel’s most recognisable landmarks. It was built at the behest of James Butler the 1st Duke of...
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