Song’s centenary celebrated

Written 100 years ago and famous around the world, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary will be celebrated this week at a festival promising more than a taste of nostalgia and heritage.

Tipperary Town will celebrate the centenary of the song with a festival, running from Thursday to Jul 15, which will focus on what Ireland was like a century ago.

Tipperary Co-Op’s It’s a Long Way to Tipperary Festival will look at how Ireland has changed since the song was written by English-born Jack Judge, who was of Tipperary and Mayo stock.