The buildings that we don't know about, the History that didn't feature in our School books. Irish history, local history, the people, the places, the stories.Whispering their stories as we walk amongst what was and now what isn't. From battlefields, to Castles, Forts to Island Prisons, Famine Graves to forgotten cottages. When have you really looked off the beaten path at the history that emanates from our surroundings. The places that don't feature on a tourist map, those places you stumble upon when out for a walk. What, why, who and where answered in each episode.
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Fethard, Tipperary: Discover Ireland’s Best-Preserved Medieval Town Walls
Join Bernice Cooke on Whispering Stones for a fortnightly journey into Ireland’s fascinating past. In this episode, we travel to Fethard, County Tipperary, a remarkable medieval walled town on the banks of the Clashawley River.
Discover the story behind Fethard’s exceptionally well-preserved medieval town walls, explore its Norman origins, royal charters and Augustinian friary, and uncover the turbulent history of the town during the 17th century, including the campaigns of Oliver Cromwell.
From the powerful Everard family to the decline of the town’s medieval buildings, Fethard has many stories to tell. With over 90% of its original town walls surviving, this historic Tipperary town offers a fascinating glimpse into Ireland’s medieval heritage.
Join me as we uncover the history, heritage and hidden stories of one of Ireland’s remarkable historic towns.
Keep listening to those stones, for they have so much to offer!
Slán,
Bernice Cooke
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3 Oct 2026
Donaghmore Church: Whispers from Medieval Tipperary
Join artist and writer Bernice Cooke for a journey off the beaten path to Donaghmore Church in County Tipperary.
Explore the ruins of this 12th-century Romanesque church, the story of St. Farranan, medieval stone carvings, and the legendary Irish craftsman An Gobán Saor.
Discover the history, folklore and hidden heritage whispered by the stones of South Tipperary.
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17 Sept 2026
Clonmel: Martyrs, Cromwell & the Walled Town
Join Bernice Cooke for a short and entertaining journey through Clonmel, County Tipperary.
Discover the medieval walled town, Old St Mary’s Church, the West Gate, the story of Catholic martyr Fr Muiris Mac Ionrachtaigh, Cromwell’s siege of Clonmel, Fr William Tirry, the Young Irelanders and the founding of the Irish Labour Party.
From the River Suir to Clonmel Gaol and the Main Guard, discover some of the hidden history and fascinating stories behind this historic Tipperary town.
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