As part of our new compact-size paper we aim to run a Nostalgia Page on a regular basis in ‘The Nationalist.’

Country Markets visit to Fethard.

The Festival Dog Show takes place again this year at 3.30pm on Sunday 23rd by the Town Wall. The Dog Show has proved very popular in previous years - with young and old alike - so it is a great bit of family fun and with a competitive edge thrown in for good measure. All the usual class prizes will be up for grabs again this year: (1) Best Large Dog, (2) Best Small Dog, (3) Dog You Would Like To Take Home, (4) Best Groomed Dog, (5) Best Tail Wagger, (6) Best Dog in Medieval Attire, and (7) Best Dog in Fancy Dress.

Pupils from Killusty National School preparing their hats for this year’s Medieval Parade on Sunday, June 23.

As in former years the Valley Park by the old Town Walls will come alive with Re-enactments, Archery, Children’s Activity Tent, Crafts, Dunking tank, Coin Striking, Stocks and a special treat ‘The Mad Hatter Magic Show’. Humpty Dumpty will also pass by this year and vicious Celtic Warriors will also rampage about the place and Wobbly Circus will entertain the children as in former years. A forge will operate and a stonemason will demonstrate his ancient craft that built the walls in the first place.

Fethard Medieval Festival, which has been held for the last six years during Heritage Week in late August, has been moved this year to Sunday afternoon, June 23, to form the colourful centrepiece of the first weekend long ‘Fethard Gathering Festival 2013’

Given the overwhelming support for and attendance at last year’s Summer Lecture Series, Tuesday evenings are once again sorted for those of you with an interest in Tipperary’s history and archaeology.

The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival took place over the June Bank Holiday attracting trekkers from all over Ireland and some international visitors too.

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The Tipperary Excel kicked off its inaugural Literary Weekend with a wine reception followed by a very entertaining evening in the company of actor and entrepreneur Peter Sheridan.

Aileen Hahesy

There was great excitement on Friday, May 24 as past pupil, Munster rugby player of the year and current member of the Irish senior rugby squad, Tommy O’Donnell visited Grange N.S.

For the third year running a magical series of performances from a host of acts will take place in the enchanted surroundings of a dark, damp cavern on the border of Cork and Tipperary.

All roads lead to Killarney this coming weekend, where the annual Association of Irish Musical Society Awards (the musical societies’ equivalent of the Oscars) takes place in the Gleneagle Hotel.

Tickets now on sale for the Midsummer’s concert at Crocanoir on Friday, June 21, with outstanding trio: Mick McCauley, Winifred Horan and Colm O Caoimh.

Don’t miss two great night coming up at The Coachman, Parnell Street, Clonmel - John Spillane on June 20 and Morrissey and Daniels on June 22.

A native of Camross, county Laois, Shawn Cuddy is the eldest of a family of seven children. During his early years in show business he performed with his two sisters and eventually, after working in a hospital, driving a truck and performing as a solo artist. Shawn formed his own band and has never looked back since.

One of the biggest drawing attractions in the country, Mike Denver will play The Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on this Thursday night, June 13.

Clonmel’s Theatre Guild’s ever popular Dinner Theatre opens tonight (Wednesday 12) in Raheen House Hotel and continues until this coming Saturday night.

Aileen Hahesy