Look back at the old industries of Tipperary Town this heritage week

A series of 6 recordings that highlight the experiences of people working in large industries in Tipperary town between 1970 and the 2000's, will air on Tipp Mid West Radio between August 17th and August 24th as part of Heritage Week.

The project is led by Mary Alice O’Connor and will present the memories of people that worked in Atari, Kiely’s Bakery, 7-Up, Tambrands, the Butter industry and Tipperary Co-operative.

The segments vary in length from 18 to 24 minutes and will air at 11.05 each day Monday to Friday with the final segment on Monday August 24th.

Guests came to Tipp Mid-West Radio studios over recent weeks and shared their memories – Jim Keane recorded and edited the material.

In addition, there will be an Exhibition of materials relating to the series in the foyer of Tipperary Excel during heritage week (normal opening hours)

The details of the recordings are as follows;

• Monday August 17th at 11.05am – Pat Jones, Kathleen Moroney, Charlie Fitzgerald and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of working in Atari.
• Tuesday August 18th at 11.05am - Katherina Ryan, Seamus Clarke, Willie Bun and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of working in Atari.
• Wednesday August 19th at 11.05am - Michael White, Denis Hartnett, John Hartnett, Billy Bourke, Willie Bun and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of working in Kiely’s Bakery and 7-Up.
• Thursday August 20th at 11.05am - Breda Ryan, Mary Davis and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of working in Tambrands.
• Friday August 21st at 11.05am - Dhina Moloney, Charlie Richardson, Gracie O’Brien and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of butter making.
• Monday August 24th at 11.05am - Michael O’Halloran, Charlie Richardson and Mary Alice O’Connor share memories of working in Tipperary Co-Op.

A virtual tour of the town by Dr. Denis G.Marnane will also take place on Thursday August 20th in the Excel cinema at 7.30pm.

Des will tell us things we don't know about the town, and things we think we know, in his own inimitable way, along with images of various building and people associated with same.

These event's are supported by Creative Ireland/Tipperary County Council and the Heritage council and form part of heritage week events 2026.