Tipperary is open for business after all the Covid-19 closures. Now you have the opportunity to get active in Ireland’s Hidden Heartland amid stunning lakes and leafy Blueways. Uncover the mysteries of Ireland’s Ancient East with hidden gems such as Athassel Abbey, Lorrha Monastic Village, The Rock of Cashel and St Patrick’s Well. County Tipperary is home to some of the most fertile land in the country, perfect to explore on horseback, walking or by bicycle. The delights of the land will be there for you to sample in our high quality restaurants and eateries.
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Upcoming Events in County Tipperary
POP Art! Online Talk with Carol O’Neill – Tuesday 24th May, 8pm BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE HERE This online art talk will celebrate an art movement that began in the 1950’s and flourished in the ’60’s. Artists rebelled against traditional forms of art and drew inspiration from everyday objects like soup cans, comic strips and Hollywood icons. Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pauline Boty, Richard Hamilton and more are celebrated in this art talk about the movement that is now one the most recognisable art forms of today.
There is an emergency in the village of Lúminaria and only Lúna can save them. Join Lúna on an adventure into the sky as she tries to find the light to protect her mother and the villagers from darkness. With an array of wonderful characters played by three amazing actors, colourful puppets and original music, Lúminaria brings the audience on a whimsical journey into the unknown. A Backstage Theatre production supported by Arts Council Ireland with development support from Creative Ireland and Roscommon Arts Centre. Written by Fionnuala Gygax, directed by Maisie Lee. School Groups – booking: 0504 90204 Ages 6+ years Duration: 45 minutes
There is an emergency in the village of Lúminaria and only Lúna can save them. Join Lúna on an adventure into the sky as she tries to find the light to protect her mother and the villagers from darkness. With an array of wonderful characters played by three amazing actors, colourful puppets and original music, Lúminaria brings the audience on a whimsical journey into the unknown. A Backstage Theatre production supported by Arts Council Ireland with development support from Creative Ireland and Roscommon Arts Centre. Written by Fionnuala Gygax, directed by Maisie Lee. School Groups – booking: 0504 90204 Ages 6+ years Duration: 45 minutes
Declan was born in the heart of Ireland in Drumlish, Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode. A young man growing up at that time, Declan was being heavily influenced by these greats and indeed was getting the rare opportunity to see most of the top showbands appear in his native town. Declan has went on to have a super career that has spanned over four decades at the top of Irish Country Music winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark song. Join him and his super live band with special guests Louise Morrissey and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter.
A community visual artwork based on an archive of audio tapes and images related to Thurles Sugar Factory. The recordings, made by Archivist and Artist Eddie Kenehan suggest the importance of the Factory to the town and region and the significant effect its closure, in the late 1980’s, had on the community. The assemblage of images reflect the input the Factory had in the social, cultural and economic life of the Town. Patrons Note: you have any images from your time at the Factory, you wish to share and include in the show, they can be brought to the exhibition during its run. Permission for use will be sought from you in relation to their inclusion.
Like his father, JJ McNamara (now 23) was a child prodigy pianist and has enthralled audiences for years all over Ireland, UK and Europe with his dazzling technique and profound musicianship. People would always say to his father Frank, veteran of The Late Late Show with Gay Byrne: “ah the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree”. Frank too was a child prodigy. In fact he was only 19 when he became the musical director of the Late Late Show in 1979, a position he held until Gay Byrne retired in 1999. Frank and JJ are taking to the stage together to perform a series of joint concerts. ‘The Apple and the Tree’ go on tour! This unique father and son duo come to The Source in this special afternoon concert and will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt. The music is carefully selected by Frank and JJ to bring the maximum audience enjoyment. Both father and son pianists are anxious to do two things: play great music and have fun with the audiences. On this concert, the beautiful music will be interspersed with fun stories with a goal to inspire and encourage younger people to engage with […]
Inspired by early Cure and the Brighton scene, Martin Stephenson began his career as a busker aged 15. He developed his song-writing technique by firstly learning a few licks from a Spanish guitar book and repeated the process with Jazz, Blues, Country, Skiffle, Reggae etc. Eventually, this glorious collision of styles would become the trademark which Martin has carried through his career of almost 40 years. Martin formed his band The Daintees, who were signed by Kitchenware Records at around the same time as Prefab Sprout and Hurrah! The band recorded the classic albums ‘Boat To Bolivia’ (1986) Gladsome, Humour & Blue (1988) and ‘Salutation Road'(1990) and Martin have always been known for their incredible range of styles, each album covering a multitude of genres, tempos and moods. Performing solo tonight in the intimate setting of The Source, this promises to be a fine night of music and chat.
Charismatic Peggy Seeger – singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse – is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. On this ‘Farewell to Ireland’ tour, join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance at The Source. Expect to hear a mixture of new and traditional songs from Peggy’s huge repertoire, plus some of her and Ewan MacColl’s most loved songs, interspersed with readings from Peggy’s award-winning memoir ‘The First Time Ever’. There will of course be plenty of audience participation and lots of relaxed family banter. Peggy is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Women in Music ‘Most Inspirational Artist’, Folk Alliance International’s ‘Lifetime Achievement’ and BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards ‘Song of the Year’. “A memorable warm and charming evening of great music, family humour and grace.” Irish World “Peggy may be folk royalty, but there’s nothing either reverent or nostalgic about this joyous and intimate performance” The Guardian “Glorious – Peggy is a commanding presence” The Times “An effortlessly intimate affair” The Scotsman
Terry and his friends Josie, Rory and Ted spend their days as cobblers and their nights as The Cavalcaders, a barbershop quartet of local renown. But life has taken its toll on Terry and past betrayals cast long shadows. Source is delighted to present Druid’s production of Billy Roche’s classic memory play, a work which takes you on a journey back in time to the 1990s, to heartache, companionship and the redemptive power of song. ‘The Cavalcaders’ is a comic, wistful portrait of life in small town pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland and the men who lived there. Druid Ensemble member Aaron Monaghan directs an all – singing cast led by fellow Ensemble member Garrett Lombard. Cast: Breda: Amelia Crowley Rory: Naoise Dunbar Josie: Sean Kearns Terry: Garrett Lombard Nuala: Éilish McLaughlin Ted: Tiernan Messitt-Greene Illustration by Rob Torrans
Emma Langford & Friends – Saturday 23rd July, 8pm, Tickets: €15.00 Running Time: 90mins including an interval Emma Langford and friends bring the Birdsong Tour to Nenagh Arts Centre. Following the release of her acclaimed second album ‘Sowing Acorns’ in 2020, Emma Langford makes her highly anticipated return to live stages. Music lovers will be no stranger to Langford’s epic acapella folk anthem Birdsong, her gentle lament The Winding Way Down to Kells Bay, and soulful ballad Mariana, all of which received regular airtime on national TV and radio throughout the pandemic. You can expect to hear all these songs that got you through those lonely housebound days and lots more besides from Emma and friends. “As gentle and harmonious as it is in sound and mood, this second album is strong and bold in sentiment” – Journal of Music (IE) “an impressive, eclectic offering… arresting and defiant” – Irish Independent “compelling, charming and totally assertive” – The Irish Times Photo by Shane J Horan
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