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Tulsk Historical Society - Ogulla Graveyard
Join John Quinn, the voice of Chicago GAA, as he interviews 3 members of the Tulsk History Society (John Higgins, Noel Sheerin & Milo Lowry), for his "Can you Believe It" podcast. The great work being done by the Tulsk History Society and how they are mapping are recording the local cemeteries is discussed.
Jody Moylan interview with Ciara Lawless RosFM 13/12/2022
Jody Moylan chats with Ciara Lawless on Good Morning Roscommon about the Tulsk History Society and shares interesting stories about the rich history of Roscommon.
Ogulla Well History
Ogulla Holy Well is the reputed baptism site of High King Laoghaire’s daughters, the Princesses Eithne and Fidelma, by St. Patrick. An account of the baptism was first recorded in Collectanea, a collection of writings on St. Patrick by a bishop named Tirechan in the late seventh century. Ogulla Well has been a place of pilgrimage down through the centuries. Tulsk church is dedicated to Sts. Eithne and Fidelma and contains a stained glass window depicting their baptism. A banner showing the Ogulla baptism scene also hangs in Tulsk Church. It dates back to 1912 when it was designed by the Tulsk branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Tulsk History Society: Letters from the 1880s–1890s
The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce that Tulsk History Society, winners of the 2022 DRI Community Archive Scheme, has published its collection ‘Tulsk History Society: Letters from the 1880s–1890s’ in the Repository.
Tulsk History Society host successful open day
Tulsk History Society enjoyed a very successful open day on Sunday, August 21st, which included the official opening of the new THS office at Tulsk Macra Hall and the unveiling of the new cemetery directory.
Radio Interview: Tulsk History Society letters' from 1880s now available to view online
Letters of significant historical importance discovered in the thatch of a house in Roscommon decades ago are now available to view online. The letters were sent from America by a member of a Tulsk family who had emigrated and was staying in touch with family in Steil.
Where the name Tulsk comes from
At 'Tulach Uisce' today, where the name Tuilsce/Tulsk comes from. Tulach Uisce means literally 'Mound of Water'. It was springing up heavily today, from its underground source (not surprising from all the rain!). The spring and mound - beside the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre - is at the site of the old medieval Tulsk Castle. It was obviously an easy water source for its former residents! It's also a nice reminder that though Tulsk is always changing, some things remain exactly the same.
Introduction to Roderick O'Conor (Video Link)
History Society PRO Jody Moylan introduces the second of our contributions to the new modern history section of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre: this time it's on the great Castleplunkett artist - Roderic O'Conor
VIDEO - LARCHGROVE SPORTS, 29 June 1951
Our second Larchgrove Sports video, this time from 29 June 1951. The sports took place in Joe Mulvihill's field in Corracreigh, Killina. It was the last of the 'good old days' as the sports began to die out by the early 1960's. The Raheen Pipe Band played music on the day, while a dance was held in the Tulsk Macra Hall later that night.
Video - Larchgrove Sports, 9 July 1950
Larchgrove Sports, 9 July 1950. A nice video here from the Berna Chapman collection of the Larchgrove Sports day in summer 1950, which was held in Joe Mulvihill's field in Corracreigh, Killina. As the booklet of the Chapman video states; it was reported that over 1,000 people attended. The following were also identified : Tom McDermott (with pullover), James Daly (hands in pockets), Gerard Byrne (wearing glasses). PJ Kelly (Lisnaherka); Pat Hunt (Cloonfree); Jim Gordon (Manor) are also in the video. See the Roscommon Herald report in comments below
Tulsk village and its people in 1948
Tulsk village and its people in 1948. This silent film was shot by Billy Chapman, who owned the Club Cinema in Strokestown. They all look like a happy bunch! If anyone knows these people - especially the children here - please let us know in the comments. Thanks to Niall Sheerin for converting this to an online playable format.
