Culture Night events in Tipperary
The Premier County will be well and truly wrapped in Culture this Friday, September 20th. Check out some of these events in your local area:
Nenagh: Nenagh is the place to be this Culture Night, from music to art to poetry and literature, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Poet John Sexton will present his own work ‘An Ormond Aisling’ based on his research of pagan folklore and mythology in the Dromineer-Nenagh area in Steeples. Nenagh Arts Centre has events running from 6-8pm that are suitable for all ages. The night starts with a reading from Nigel Quinlan’s book ‘Cloak of Feathers’ and this will be followed by a workshop. A life drawing class will take place for the slightly older audience hosted by Enda Griffin-As Seen on Sky TV!. The night will end with Music from local band Meraki. The Blue Door Sessions present an evening of culture with music to poetry to comedy starting in K2 Kenyon bar at 6.30pm. Local man Brian Dillon will perform alongside Colm Costello in a traditional concert from 7.30-9.30pm in Sue Ryder House. Nenagh Community Training College have an exhibition relating to an epic ocean voyage from Limerick city to the city of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland with woodcraft created by a group of Learners at Nenagh Community Training Centre and Conradh na Gaeilge are hosting Oíche Chultúir i nDún Mhuire, ar 8pm le Étain agus Máire Ní Churraoin as Ráth Chairn, Co na Mí, agus banna ceoil darb ainm ‘An Chéad Ghlúin Eile’ acu freisin.
Roscrea: Whether it’s a trip down memory lane you’re looking for or an evening of poetry and music, Roscrea has it all. Join The Rosie Greys in the Old Courthouse to relive memories and music from the 30s, 40s and 50s. If a night of throwback music doesn’t appeal to you, why not join Pauline Flynn and Jack Keeshan in the Damer House Gallery to immerse yourself in an evening full of poetry and music.
Ballina/ Killaloe: A group of female artists from the community of Ballina/Killaloe are displaying a collection of ‘’female self portraits’’, entitled ‘Strong Women in the Community’ in The Bridge Creative Art Centre. This event will take place from 7-10pm and children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Borrisoleigh: Cultural events will take place across several venues in the village of Borrisoleigh combining drama by local author John Connor, a photo exhibition by Eddie Stapleton and music by local bands and singer songwriters to finish the evening in Finn’s pub. The drama takes place at different locations in the town, creating a unique, immersive, community experience.
Thurles: Come and discover the 190 year history and heritage of MIC, St.Patrick’s campus from its beginning as a seminary to a third level institution today. This event is on from 5-8pm with a number of free entertaining events taking place that celebrate Culture, Creativity and the Arts. Tipperary on Film hits the stage at The Source Arts Centre to bring recent films and works to the big screen- makers and actors will get a chance to meet with the audience in a public chat on the night. An exhibition, “Butterflies and Bees” will be held in the Tipperary Centre for Independent living highlighting the journey and struggles of our butterflies and bees.
Killea: Local artist Lynn Kirkham invites you to her studios in Bohernarudda, Templemore, for a fun family event in an unusual environment. Set on a remote hilltop above Templemore, there will be Arts and Crafts workshops for all ages from 4 and 6pm followed by entertainment from local musicians, bands and performers. Or head to Killea Community and Heritage centre for ‘Oíche Cheoil’ -an evening of music, song and dance to celebrate our wonderful heritage and culture. Sit back and enjoy the entertainment or dust off your instruments and join in on a few tunes.
Keep an eye out for the Tipperary Culture Night brochure at cultural venues and at your local library. You can book your place or get more information through the Culture Night website; www.culturenight.ie or www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts .