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Entertainment
British Ambassador to Visit Cashel after Invitation from Hayes
The newly appointed British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott, is to visit Cashel this coming Friday, the 18th of May, following an invitation from South Tipperary Fine Gael T.D. Tom Hayes. Deputy Hayes issued the invitation to commemorate last year’s visit to the town by Queen Elizabeth.
High Office for Roscrea Comhaltas
At the Annual Congress of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Kathryn Browne was elected as one of two national youth members (óg bhaill) of the Árd-Chomhairle. The congress was held at the national headquarters of Comhaltas in Monkstown Co Dublin last weekend where many delegates from all over Ireland, Britain and America were gathered. There was resounding applause when the result was announced. Kathryn, who shaded the vote by the tightest of margins, is an active participant of the many activities undertaken by the Roscrea branch of Comhaltas. She is a talented musician and prepares groups for various competitions and events. She played a key role in the music arrangements for the recording of the branch CD which will be launched on Wednesday 16th May as part of the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil programme and the recently successful Scoraíocht competition programme. She also assisted her father John put the finishing touches to his second book ‘Wandering Back and Forth’ which will be launched on Thursday 17th May. She is a daughter of John and Kay Browne, Ballycleary, Roscrea. Kay was branch secretary for many years and during that time she was also secretary for a number of fleadhanna ceoil.
Gay Byrne - Live At The Tipperary Excel
THERE is a unique opportunity to hear some of the greatest show-biz stories never told when Gay Byrne performs live at the Tipperary Excel on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm.
Bealtaine 2012
The arts services of South and North Tipperary County Council together with Tipperary Libraries have once again co-ordinated the Tipperary Bealtaine Festival 2012, celebrating creativity as we age.
Cahir Exhibition Opens At Origin Gallery
AN exhibition of artwork by Jerry Cahir, a former manager of the AIB in Roscrea, opens at the at the Origin Gallery (83 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2) on Thursday, May 17th and runs until June 16th.
No Margin For Error - Crime Thriller From New Irish Author Liam Flood
What would happen if a terrorist organisation stopped using volunteers, used professional hit men and then targeted strategic individuals instead of random attacks?
Dónal Gallagher Directs Love All At The Source
After his valiant performance at Wimbledon Conor Niland is a far cry from Ireland’s notorious first contender in the competition, a convicted killer by the name of Vere St Leger Goold.
Thurles Got Talent 2012
After the huge success of the previous two years, Thurles Community Association and is hosting another “Thurles Got Talent” Competition as part of their annual Fun Day. They are looking for young people between the ages of 8-18 years who have a talent and fancies winning a €150 cash prize. The talent could be singing, dancing, acting, juggling etc. Auditions will be held on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th of June in Hayes Hotel. The final of the ‘Thurles Got Talent’ Competition will then be held in the Source Arts Centre, Thurles on Friday 29th June at 8pm. Application forms can be obtained by phoning Sara Leahy in the Tipperary Regional Youth Service Office, Croke St, on 0504 23426/ 087 6210666 or from the Source Arts Centre. Entry is free. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st June.
Gay Byrne - Live At The Tipperary Excel
THERE is a unique opportunity to hear some of the greatest show-biz stories never told when Gay Byrne performs live at the Tipperary Excel on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm.
Drive - One Not To Be Missed At The NAC
Nenagh Film Club presents Drive, one of the finest films released in recent years, at the Nenagh Arts Centre on Thursday, May 24th at 8pm (admission E7).
Kennedy’s Live Promotions Warm Up For The Saturdays
ON Bank Holiday Sunday June 3rd Kennedy’s Live Promotions presents The Saturdays & Special Guests for an intimate show at the Thurles Greyhound Stadium.
Carnahalla Guided Tour
FINALISTS in the LAMA Heritage Awards are holding a 3km guided historical and nature tour around a 72 acre organically farmed ancient woodland site with over 30 monuments of note including Bronze Age cooking sites, 50 foot high platform fort, a 10 acre acoustically charged amphitheatre, the largest, hazel and crab trees in Ireland (measured by the Tree Council of Ireland) and much more).
‘Tipperary Craft Gathering’ Coming to Cahir
The Craft Granary, Cahir, will showcase the “Tipperary Craft Gathering” from May 17th to June 14th. This exhibition is a collection of craft promoting the awareness and quality of local contemporary and traditional craft by Tipperary Craft Network members.
Roscrea Community Childcare to Relocate to Custom Built Facility
PLANS were recently announced for the Roscrea Community Childcare operated by North Tipperary LEADER Partnership (NTLP) to relocate to a new custom built facility at Tullaskeagh, Knock Road, Roscrea. It is envisaged that the Service which currently operates from the Resource Centre, New Line, Roscrea will relocate in July in time to welcome the new in-take of children to the Pre-School in September.
Folk It! Banish All Those Awful Recession Blues At The Source
Five of Ireland’s leading folk musicians have come together to collectively thumb their noses up at the current financial crisis - Eleanor Shanley, Séamus Begley, Frankie Lane, Mick Hanly and Paul Kelly continue touring the country with the delightfully titled Folk the Recession which is a a lively mix of music, story and song.
Bealtaine Festival In Tipperary
Organisers of Bealtaine are delighted to announce the line-up for May 2012 which will see hundreds of theatrical, cinematic, craft, photographic, choral, dance and other events taking place across Ireland and give people a chance to celebrate creativity as we age.
The Bard of Knock Turns 80
Pat Joe Whelan from Knock, Roscrea, well known for writing and composing countless hurling poems, songs and ballads over the years celebrated his 80th birthday with family, friends, comrades and neighbours in the Auburn Lounge, Roscrea on Friday night, 27th April.
Roscrea All Set For 2012 County Fleadh
The launch of the 2012 Tipperary County Fleadh took place in the offices of Roscrea Credit Union on Wednesday evening last.
Comhaltas Thiobraid Arann
We had a very convivial evening for Press Release of 2012 Fleadh an Chontae 19/20th May in Roscrea Credit Union, we were welcomed by Brian King, who said that they were happy to host the event. Then the Cathaoirleach of Branch after also welcoming everyone gave us details of many events on run up to week-end, such as Credit Union Junior Quiz, also a history of local placenames Singing Session, Launch of C.D with Branch musicians, Launch of John Browne’s Book “ Wandering back and forth by Nora Butler, Singing Club in M. Phelan’s Pub. An award for an unsung hero, A competition for “Special Needs” children. In attendance were Very Rev. Corbett P.P. many business supporters and Councillors Pauline Coonan, Eddie Moran and Michael Smith, Noel Coonan T.D. called in on his way home from the Dail. There was lots of finger food including scrumptious scones.
Full Line-Up Now Confirmed For The Saturdays Concert In Thurles
Kennedy’s Live Promotions is delighted to announce the full line-up that will be supporting ‘The Saturdays’ spectacular live stadium show in Thurles on Sunday, 3rd June.
Meet and Train in Tipp Town
The new Meet and Train Group at the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre Running Track attracted 55 Ladies on its very first night!
Roscrea Man Honoured By Uachtaran Na Heireann
Congratulations to George Cunningham who was honoured recently in Aras An Uachtaran by President Michael D Higgins.
Unsigned Bands Get Their Chance
Microsoft and MUZU TV, in association with IMRO have announced a new music initiative called Unsigned and Online - a nationwide competition designed to promote independent Irish music online.
High Hopes For Noel In National Scor Final
In the INEC Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney this coming Saturday at 3pm, Noel Joyce will take to the stage to represent Tipperary at the National Scór Final in the Recitation Competition.
Clonmel World Music Presents ‘Woody Pines’
CLONMEL World Music will presents ‘Woody Pines’ (New Orleans) at Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel on Thursday April 26th.
CTRYO Hungarian Concert Tour an ‘Outstanding Success’
In a most beautiful family run hotel in the town of Papa, Hungary, an impromptu Irish traditional night of music and dancing was held recently by members of the County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra, to round off a very successful concert tour on the eve of their return to Ireland.
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