Tipperary Star - Entertainment Feed

Roscrea Comhaltas claims fair share of County Fleadh awards

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:10:47 GMT

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’

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.

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.

Launch of ‘31 Wonders of Roscrea’

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:04:03 GMT

“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.

Box of Frogs - a revue of the mind at The Source

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:39:14 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.

Tipperary Bealtaine Festival - a call to ‘Grow Happy’ this May

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:36:23 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:20 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:09 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:07 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.

‘Aherlow Comes Alive’ at Aherlow House Hotel

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:56 GMT

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?