Entertainment
Sharon Shannon in concert at the Horse & Jockey
Horse and Jockey Remembers Committee presents Sharon Shannon in concert - as part of the ‘Back to Basics Tour’ - in the Derrynaflan Theatre at The Horse and Jockey Hotel on Friday, June 7th.
Don’t miss a Box of Frogs at The Source Arts Centre
Fresh from a successful run in Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre in November 2012 and a sell-out performance in the Mill Theatre Dundrum as part of the First Fortnight arts and mental health festival, See Change presents Box of Frogs at The Source Arts Centre this month.
You can expect a little attitude from the 2013 Clonmel Junction Festival
The 13th Clonmel Junction Festival will take place from July 5th-14th. - the festival has established itself as one of the most significant multi-arts festivals of the summer festival season programming a distinctive mix of high quality Irish and International theatre, street entertainment, comedy and music.
Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival takes place from May 31st-June 3rd
Nominated recently in the Irish Times 25 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland the Glen of Aherlow will host its Walking Festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend from May 31st to June 3rd.
Tipperary Co-op Tipperary Festival returns by popular demand on July 4th to 14th
Last year’s Tipperary Co-Op Tipperary Festival saw the whole county join in the festivities to celebrate the centenary of the iconic song “It’s a long way to Tipperary”.
The Globe Theatre returns to Kilkenny
Following on from their highly successful Irish debut at the Festival in 2012 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is set to return to Kilkenny in August.
This year director Joe Murphy will bring another of the Bard’s great comedies to the medieval splendor of the Castle Yard: The Taming of the Shrew.
Corrigan Brothers head for Wembley
The Corrigan Brothers, the Puckane Band whose international hit ‘There’s no one as Irish as Barack Obama’ saw them reach ten million TouTube hits and chart all over the world as well as playing for President Barack Obama, have turned their attention to Watford FC and will release “Your Song, Watford 2013” to celebrate Watford’s heroic Championship play-off campaign.
Roscrea Comhaltas claims fair share of County Fleadh awards
The Annual Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil was held in Ballina over the weekend and congratulations has to be extended to Ormonde CCE for a very successful festival. The Roscrea branch was well represented and claimed their share of awards.
Thurles Drama Group present ‘Short Cuts’
Thurles Drama Group will present an annual and eagerly-awaited night of theatre entitled ‘Short Cuts’ on Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th commencing at 8pm each night in The Source Arts Centre.
Another national title for Clodagh Macra
One victory and one runner-up position was Tipperary’s return from four appearances in the National Final of the Macra National Talent Competition in The Helix Theatre, Dublin on Saturday night.
Calling all Tipperary musicians . . .
The call has gone out to musicians in Tipperary to take part in love:live music, Ireland’s National Music Day on June 21st. The musicians called on music lovers, music promoters and venue managers in Tipperary to arrange a free live music event. love:live music, which saw an estimated 45,000 take part in free live music events across the country in 2012, is coordinated by Music Network and funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
The Sapphires - a diamond in the rough
The Sapphires is a feel-good Australian musical comedy-drama about four singing Aboriginal soul sisters who entertain US troops in 1968 Vietnam - based on a true story (and a 2004 play by Tony Briggs, son of one of the Sapphires) this film is a delight, packed with covers of many 1960s hits.
The Source presents Sher’ Before the First Night
The Source Youth Arts Project presents in conjunction with Tipperary Regional Youth Service Sher’ Before the First Night.
Tipperary Co-op Tipperary Festival returns by popular demand on July 4th to 14th
Last year’s Tipperary Co-Op Tipperary Festival saw the whole county join in the festivities to celebrate the centenary of the iconic song “It’s a long way to Tipperary”.
Shauna’s trip to Brussels
Shauna Ryan, a Transition year student in the Presentation Secondary School participated in the official St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Brussels, at the invitation of the Irish ambassador.
Thurles Drama Group present ‘Short Cuts’ - a night of theatre
Thurles Drama Group will present an annual and eagerly-awaited night of theatre entitled ‘Short Cuts’ on Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th commencing at 8pm each night in The Source Arts Centre.
Roscrea Comhaltas – County Fleadh
It is that time of year once again when music enthusiasts from all over Ireland are descending on venues for the annual County Fleadhanna.
Sharon Shannon in concert at the Horse & Jockey on June 7th
Horse and Jockey Remembers Committee presents Sharon Shannon in concert - as part of the ‘Back to Basics Tour’ - in the Derrynaflan Theatre at The Horse and Jockey Hotel on Friday, June 7th.
Fleadh Cheoil Chontae Thiobraid Árann 2013
The County Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil Week was launched in Flanagan’s of Ballina on Saturday 27th April. The Fleadh Cheoil week will be running from the 12th - 19th May.
CTRYO end season with a stunning performance
Celebrating the End of Season with a stunning performance at a Summer Recital hosted by the Ryan School of Music in the Excel Art Centre recently, was the County Tipperary Ryan Youth Orchestra.
Launch of ‘31 Wonders of Roscrea’
“Follow us on a mystery tour as we explore Roscrea’s unknown Wonders” - an appropriate front cover introduction to the D.V.D “31 Wonders of Roscrea”, a Saint Cronan Roscrea production, which was launched before a distinguished audience in the packed annex of Damer House by kind permission of the O.P.W.
Liam Lawton for Nenagh Arts Centre
Liam Lawton brings his extra special show to the Nenagh Arts Centre on May 25th.
In the twenty years since he began composing and performing Lawton has secured a niche with his own brand of sacred and inspirational music, which has become repertoire for choirs and soloists throughout the world.
Box of Frogs - a revue of the mind at The Source
Fresh from a successful run in Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre in November 2012 and a sell-out performance in the Mill Theatre Dundrum as part of the First Fortnight arts and mental health festival, See Change presents Box of Frogs at The Source Arts Centre this month.
Tipperary Bealtaine Festival - a call to ‘Grow Happy’ this May
Ninety-nine arts events will take place in County Tipperary during the month of May to celebrate the Bealtaine Festival.
Liam Lawton set to feature at the Nenagh Arts Centre
Liam Lawton brings his extra special show to the Nenagh Arts Centre on May 25th.
Luke Kelly’s life and work relived at the Nenagh Arts Centre
OVER the past seven years ‘The Legend of Luke Kelly’ show has amazed audiences following powerful sell-out performances in prominent Irish venues with the regular attendance of the Kelly family. Saturday, the 18th of May, brings the visit of the act to Nenagh Arts Centre.
Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival
Nominated recently in the Irish Times 25 Best Places to Holiday in Ireland the Glen of Aherlow will host its Walking Festival over the June Bank Holiday weekend from May 31st to June 3rd.
‘Aherlow Comes Alive’ at Aherlow House Hotel
What better way to spend a summer’s evening than sitting on a beautiful veranda with some sun shine on your face, sipping a cold beverage and listening to fantastic music with the Galtee Mountains as the perfect backdrop?
All set for Chernobyl Vintage Rally
ROSCREA (Chernobyl) Vintage Rally will take place again this year, this weekend coming (May 11/12) in the same venue, Limerick Road.
Upcoming events at the Simon Ryan Theatre
Thursday, May 9th (11.30am)
The Glenn Miller Story
The biography of the bandleader Glenn Miller from his beginnings to his death over the English Channel in December 1944, with a lot of his arangements, partly in an authentic cast starring James Stewart & June Allyson. Admission: E3.
County Tipperary festivals receive over €15,000 in Arts Council support
FESTIVAL goers, tourists and businesses in County Tipperary will benefit this year from further support by the Arts Council to bring the best in entertainments and the arts to the streets of the county.
The Source Film Club presents ‘Barbara’
‘Barbara’ is the latest film from notable German director Christian Petzold and is a tense psychological drama which depicts life in a totalitarian regime where the eyes of the state are always watching and those you trust may be secret informers.
Luke Kelly’s life and work relived at the Nenagh Arts Centre
OVER the past seven years ‘The Legend of Luke Kelly’ show has amazed audiences following powerful sell-out performances in prominent Irish venues with the regular attendance of the Kelly family. Saturday, the 18th of May, brings the visit of the act to Nenagh Arts Centre.
Do you know your arts from your elbow and all things trivia?
Mark Friday, May 10th in your diary when a quiz fundraiser at The Source Arts Centre promises to be a great kick start to the weekend and all in aid of a very good cause. The Source Youth Arts Programme is now in its 8th successful year and is committed to ensuring access to professional artists and arts practice for young people in the locality in conjunction with Tipperary Regional Youth Services.
Ballingarry Historical and Cultural Festival
Ballingarry Parish (Slieveardagh) in South Tipperary, is organising special events for the weekend of July 26th – 28th 2013 – the Ballingarry Historical & Cultural Festival.
Up-coming events at the Simon Ryan Theatre
See below for some of the highlights at the Simon Ryan Theatre in May.
Don’t miss My Brother Joe at the Dundrum House Hotel
TO celebrate the opening of the brand new studio and offices Tipperary Mid-West Radion present My Brother Joe, a live concert at the Dundrum House Hotel on Saturday, May 4th.
The Source Film Club presents ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ is the extraordinary new feature from first-time director Benh Zeitlin which recalls the poetic storytelling of Terrence Malick and classic American literature like Huckleberry Finn.
‘The Way Home’ - an exhibition of works from the Crawford Art Gallery
South Tipperary County Council Arts Service presents ‘The Way Home’ an exhibition of works drawn from The Crawford Art Gallery Collection, Cork and presented in collaboration with South Tipperary County Council Arts Service, North Tipperary County Council Arts Service and Tipperary Libraries.
Moyne Drama Group ready to re-stage ‘Sive’
Following their very successful festival circuit and a recent All-Ireland appearance Moyne Drama Group will re-stage their award-winning production of ‘Sive’ by John B Keane at the newly-renovated Moyne Community Centre for two nights only on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th commencing at 8.30pm each night.
‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’ - drama for the sole at The Source Arts Centre
One of Sligo’s best-known actors and directors, Mikel Murfi, is bringing a special show to the stage ‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’.
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