Talk on 'Lorrha Connections'

Lorrha & Dorrha Historical Society are delighted to announce that Gerard O'Meara will present his talk 'Lorrha Connections - stories of the Bulfin and Hoctor families and Dan Breen' on Friday, February 23, at 8pm.

This multi-faceted presentation will initially look at the Bulfin family and particularly Frank Bulfin, who served as TD for Sinn Féin and Cumann na nGaedhael from 1921-’27. 

After his political career, Frank lived at Corrigeen House, Rathcabbin.

He later sold this to the Michael Hoctor, who married Chrissie Slevin of Kilregane. They later sold the house and moved to Nenagh and reared four daughters, amongst whom Máire entered politics and served as TD for the Fianna Fáil party from 2002 to 2011.

The last facet of the talk will look at Dan Breen's stay in Lorrha and its consequences.

The talk will be given in the Friar's Tavern, Lorrha, E45V651, Admission: €5 No booking required.