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Don’t miss a Box of Frogs at The Source Arts Centre

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:25 GMT

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.

Sharon Shannon in concert at the Horse & Jockey

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:04 GMT

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.

You can expect a little attitude from the 2013 Clonmel Junction Festival

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:57:50 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:58 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:54:25 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:53:05 GMT

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

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:51:58 GMT

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.

Thurles Drama Group present ‘Short Cuts’

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:25 GMT

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

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:09 GMT

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 . . .

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:29 GMT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:14:16 GMT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:35 GMT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:37 GMT

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:14:38 GMT

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.

Tipperary people urged to support World MS Day

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:54:35 GMT

MS Ireland’s regional office for County Tipperary, local volunteers and people living with MS, are calling for support on World MS Day 2013 which takes place on Wednesday, May 29, a key annual event to raise awareness, raise the issues and raise funds for vital services.

Thurles Drama Group present ‘Short Cuts’ - a night of theatre

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:21:06 GMT

Roscrea Comhaltas – County Fleadh

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:40 GMT

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:19:24 GMT

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:17:41 GMT

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:52 GMT

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.