What is Thurles famous for?

Thurles is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association, founded in 1884 in Hayes’ Hotel. Semple Stadium, where the centenary All-Ireland hurling final was played, is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500, second only to Croke Park in Dublin.

Was there a 40 coat in wanderly wagon?

The show was a spin-off from Wanderly Wagon, in which Fortycoats was played by Bill Golding, who also played Rory.

How do you pronounce Thurles in Ireland?

I had to ask a friend how I should pronounce “Thurles.” Thurles is the name of the principle town in County Tipperary. The Irish pronounce its name “Turlis.”

Who was Johnny forty coats?

Johnny Forty Coats was a Dublin vagrant who was so named for his habit of wearing multiple overcoats regardless of the weather.

What shops are in Thurles?

Top 10 Best Shopping in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Republic of Ireland

  • Thurles Shopping Centre. 0.2 mi. Shopping Centers.
  • Stakelums Fashions. 0.3 mi. Fashion.
  • Le Château Boutique. 0.3 mi. Women’s Clothing.
  • Airport Clothing. 0.4 mi. Women’s Clothing.
  • Footsteps. 0.4 mi.
  • The Toy Shop. 0.5 mi.
  • Heatons. 0.3 mi.
  • Cameo Care Charity Shop. 0.3 mi.

Is Thurles good place to live?

Thurles is a vibrant and prosperous town, located in North Tipperary. Thurles, Tipperary is a thriving commercial and business centre and a great place to live, work and visit. Thurles boasts many cultural, and recreational facilities.

Where is the Wanderly Wagon now?

The original Wanderly Wagon used in the making of the show is on display at Tinahely Farm Shop in County Wicklow. The smaller replica of the Wanderly Wagon used when filming the opening scenes of Wanderly Wagon is on display in The Little Museum of Dublin on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin.

What year did Wanderly Wagon start?

1967
The much loved and fondly remembered children’s drama ‘Wanderly Wagon’ was first broadcast on 30 September 1967.

What shops are in Mullingar?

The Best 10 Shopping in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Republic of Ireland

  • Harbour Place Shopping Centre. 0.2 mi. $$ Shopping Centers.
  • Fairgreen Mullingar. 0.3 mi. $$ Outlet Stores.
  • Cosmo Boutique. 0.3 mi.
  • Marshells Shopping Centre. 0.3 mi.
  • Shaws Department Store. 0.4 mi.
  • The Wardrobe. 0.1 mi.
  • Red Earth. 0.5 mi.
  • Olwyns. 0.4 mi.

Who was the witch in Wanderly Wagon?

Laurie Morton
Fran Dempsey is Fortycoats, Conal Kearney is Sofar Sogood, Virginia Cole is Slightly Bonkers and Laurie Morton is Wilhemina the Whirligig Witch. The script for ‘The Magic Pencil’ is by Helen Quinn. ‘Fortycoats & Co’ is a spin-off from ‘Wanderly Wagon’, in which Fortycoats is played by Bill Golding.

What was the name of the dog in Wanderly Wagon?

Wanderly Wagon was first aired on television in September 1967. There were wonderful Characters on the Wagon, from Judge the dog, Mr and Mrs O’Brien, Crow, Forty coats, Foxy, Sneaky Snake, the mice that lived in the attic, the Squirrels and Maeve the Witch.