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The new Nationalist looks back
As part of our new compact-size paper we aim to run a Nostalgia Page on a regular basis in ‘The Nationalist.’
Dog Show in fethard on sunday
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.
Fethard’s Medieval parade on Sunday
Pupils from Killusty National School preparing their hats for this year’s Medieval Parade on Sunday, June 23.
Carnival Village by the Wall
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.
Seventh Fethard medieval festival promises a mighty programme of acts and events
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’
Tipperary Summer Lecture Series Returns
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.
Walkers enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Glen of Aherlow
The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival took place over the June Bank Holiday attracting trekkers from all over Ireland and some international visitors too.
Actor kicks-off inaugural literary weekend
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.
A special day for Grange NS as past pupil and present Munster rugby hero Tommy O’Donnell comes to visit
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.
Acts will illuminate the Mitchelstown Caves
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.
St. Mary’s Choral Society has high hopes for AIMS Awards
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.
Midsummer’s concert at Crocanoir
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.
Two great nights of music at The Coachman, Clonmel
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.
Shawn Cuddy makes the trip to Tipp
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.
Mike Denver’s hot gig in Limerick
One of the biggest drawing attractions in the country, Mike Denver will play The Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on this Thursday night, June 13.
Clonmel Theatre Guild’s dinner theatre at Raheen House
Clonmel’s Theatre Guild’s ever popular Dinner Theatre opens tonight (Wednesday 12) in Raheen House Hotel and continues until this coming Saturday night.
Viking battles, music. drama, urban poc fada and glorious weather make it a Clancy festival to remember
Aileen Hahesy
Art exhibition space at Cashel library
Cashel Library is pleased to provide space for art exhibits which reflect the diverse cultural interests of the area. The library accepts works in all media - photography, sculptures, paintings, textiles etc. Artists are given one month showings.
All-Ireland Drama glory for Cashel girls
Congratulations to the young pupils in third and fourth class at St. John the Baptist Girls School on their recent All-Ireland Victory in the Cumann Scoildrámaíochta Inter-Schools Musical-Drama Competition.
Bansha businesswoman is the first to manufacture modelling chocolate in Ireland
Welcome to the first manufacturer of Modelling Chocolate in Ireland.
Tipperary school students secure golf scholarships
There was great excitement at the winners’ presentation of the 2013 / 2014 Junior Golf Scholarship at Ballykisteen Hotel recently. In conjunction with the Ballykisteen Junior Golf Club, the hotel sought applications from boys and girls junior golf enthusiasts from over thirty local primary schools between the ages of 7-13 years. This cumulated in the final winner’s presentation of the scholarships at a ceremony in Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort.
IDA performance in Tipp ‘stinks’
The performance of the IDA in Tipperary was strongly condemned at this months meeting of Tipperary Town Council
New link road traffic plan for Tipperary Town
A new link road to and traffic management plan has been drawn up to by Tipperary Town Council to help alleviate traffic congestion in the town.
Desireable property close to town centre
Clareville,Prior Park ,Clonmel is a detached house on c 1/2 acre.
Clonmel ‘bands’ celebrate 20 years of harmony
A gala concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school band took place in Ss Peter and Paul’s School in Kickham Street, Clonmel.
Jimmy Buckley’s Tipp top cracker at The Times
One of Ireland’s top stars, Jimmy Buckley, a native of Doon, Co Limerick, first made a national impression as the winner of a talent competition on the Secrets RTE show hosted by the late Gerry Ryan.
Dinner theatre returns to Raheen House
Clonmel Theatre Guild’s ever popular Dinner Theatre returns to Raheen House Hotel next week from Wednesday, 12th – Saturday, 15th June. This hilarious night of comedy consisting of three one-act plays is collectively entitled Trouble in Paradise and also supports Acquired Brain Injury.
Pig racing at Cahir Field Day on Sunday
This Sunday Cahir will be alive for the very successful annual field day.
Cashel to stage Cannonball Run
Cashel Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that they have secured a stage in this year’s Cannonball Run. Cashel will host the final Sunday stop-over of this rally around Ireland, subject to financing the charity event.
Swiss artist’s show at Carrick-on-Suir library
Swiss born artist Peter Binder is showcasing a selection of his intricate etchings in Carrick-on-Suir Library in an exhibition that ends Friday, May 31.
Tipperary’s Lieutenant Aoife in Rose of Tralee bid
A Clonmel army officer will be among the 61 Roses taking part in the Rose of Tralee Regional Festival this weekend, one of the outstanding ambassadors who exemplify the true spirit of modern young Irish women
High wire act for Clonmel Junction Festival
And now for something completely different. Over the years Clonmel’s Junction Festival has come up with many wonderful and novel events to enliven the town and delight the public. The finale event for this year’s festival aims to top all previous spectacles.
The sound of Mexican-Irish Americana comes to Clonmel
Clonmel World Music proudly presents The Paperboys at Raheen House Hotel, Clonmel next Monday, 3rd June.
Emly cheque presentation to South Tipp Hospice
For over twenty years the Emly Support Group have fundraised initially for the Irish Heart Foundation and then the South Tipperary Hospice and this year was no exception as the committee proudly handed over a cheque for €7000 to Marie at South Tipp Hospice.
Clonmel Theatre Guild causes Trouble in Paradise
Clonmel Theatre Guild’s ever-popular dinner theatre returns to Raheen House Hotel in two weeks time from Wednesday, 12th – Saturday, 15th June. This hilarious night of comedy consisting of three one-act plays collectively entitled Trouble in Paradise will showcase a large cast and will mark the directorial debut of two of the Guild’s directors - Carol Acheson, who is directing the first one-act Last Respects and Maggie Morrissey, who directs A Spy with a View. The third play in the triloby is Man on the Floor, which is directed by Patricia Harte.
Young Clonmel Stagecraft actors to take a Leap from Paradise
To Leap From Paradise by Jim Daly is the final instalment of a busy season from Stagecraft. This magical production plays for three nights at The Hub in Albert Street, Clonmel from this Thursday, 30 May to Saturday, 1 June.
Jobs to go at Excel Centre in Tipperary town
The cinema at the Excel Heritage Centre in Tipperary town is to close with the loss of up to nine jobs and will not re-open until funding to pay for the cost of converting to new digital technology is found.
St. Mary’s Choral Society’s ‘Magic of Musicals’ features award-winning vocalists
Music lovers are in for a rare treat on Friday, 21st and Saturday, 22nd June when St. Mary’s Choral Society presents a very special concert entitled The Magic of the Musicals in the White Memorial Theatre (on Friday 21st) and The Park Hotel, Dungarvan (on Saturday 22nd).
Irish trad legend and Tunisian singer for ‘Meeting of Traditions’ at Clonmel Junction Festival
Clonmel Junction Festival presents The Meeting of Traditions with Irish Trad legend Frankie Gavin and Tunisian singer Ghalia Benali on Friday July 12 in Old St Marys Church.
Mayor lauds Clancy Festival’s “wonderful variety of events”
Carrick-on-Suir is gearing up for a bumper long weekend of concerts, folk music sessions, art events, sport and fun as the sixth annual Clancy Brothers Festival brings thousands of visitors to the town.
Minister Hogan urged to ensure long awaited water schemes proceed without delay
The Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has been urged to give the green light to the long awaited Burncourt/Fethard water scheme.
Co-op Tipperary Festival back by popular demand
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 Festival attracted thousands of visitors to the area, where the streets of Tipperary town were transformed into the early 1900s, with a festival packed full of nostalgia, music, art and heritage. Tipperary Festival organisers, today announced that Tipperary Co-op have come back on board as sponsors of this Festival which this year will take place from 4th to 14th July.
Planning permission gained for Fethard Town Hall/Thosel
Last Tuesday, May 14, Fethard Business and Tourism Group received the wonderful news that South Tipperary County Council and the Department of the Environment have accepted the planning application for the renovation of Fethard Town Hall. This means that full planning permission for the refurbishment and reuse of the building has been accepted and endorsed by the ‘powers that be’.
Cashel Community School choir and camogie team are ‘on song’
Cashel Community School has recorded two major victories in the past two weeks.
Creating street art for Carrick festival
Local artists are already painting the town red and a host of other vibrant colours in preparation for the Clancy Brothers Music & Arts Festival.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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