At the Heart of the Revolution

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Tipperary was at the heart of the events that made the second decade of the 20th century so extraordinary. More people were killed and more property destroyed than in any other comparable town. Because there was an important military barracks and of course That Song, the Great War had a particular impact, One of the most active and famous IRA brigades, the 3rd Tipperary was founded in and drew its strength from the district. The impact of militant labour was also a feature of this period with several soviets established. During the Civil War, Tipperary was briefly a Republican stronghold until captured in battle by Free State forces. What began in song ended with fire. This film tells the story of those years.

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@puffmomma4198 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! My grandfather was the cyclist at the Soloheadbeg ambush, a member of the third Tipperary brigade. He handed down his love of county and country to his 32 grandchildren!

@tippfilms 9 ай бұрын

Wow, that's a very close relation! Thanks for watching.

@MrLorenzovanmatterho 6 ай бұрын

You must be very ashamed that your grandfather was a Nazi murderer.

@James_RC Жыл бұрын

An excellent production thanks to all involved. My grandparents (as children) and their families lived through these times in the town. Some of the men folk had joined the British army before the First World War (often due to hardship) and served overseas including in India. During the war some served in the 10th Irish Division with the Royal Irish Regiment at both Gallipoli and Salonika, one saw action in the Middle East at Kut and one was later serving with the Connaught Rangers in India during their failed mutiny in 1920 in protest at the Tans' behaviour in Ireland. My great grandfather William (from Goats Lane) joined the 7th Royal Irish Fusiliers at Tipperary barracks in May 1915 and it's interesting to note that during Easter week 1916 he and his comrades of the 16th Irish Division were gassed in trenches at Hulluch near Ypres and sustained terrible losses - a lesser known aspect of Irishmen under arms during that fateful week.

@christine3068 Жыл бұрын

A great story to watch about our towns history well done to all involved in the the work

@tippfilms Жыл бұрын

It's been very satisfying to learn the heritage through the production of these; glad to hear that others in town feel the same way!

@ikeyschultz4969 8 ай бұрын

Visited the “premiere county” a year ago. Incredibly beautiful, friendly, and peaceful. Of all the places within Ireland, it’s my preferred place to vacation and rest easy. The place and the people are wonderful.

@marklewis6550 Жыл бұрын

Wow great production 👏 for our town❤

@tippfilms Жыл бұрын

We're proud of it and always happy to share!

@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting well said Tipperary played a big part in Ireland war of independence with such legendary figures like Sean treacy Dan been funny Lacey Sean Gaynor Paddy lacken Ryan jack collision mai money Mary been etc

@Ann65. 8 ай бұрын

Yes! ❤ Sean Treacy is my Great-Uncle. ❤