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1 Tipperary May 15

May belongs to the Bealtaine Festival, celebrating creativity as we age!

From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both firsttime and professional older artists.

In Tipperary the County Arts service works in partnership with Tipperary Libraries to present and showcase the creativity found in abundance throughout the county.

2 May belongs to the Bealtaine Festival, celebrating creativity as we age! Paul Durcan in conversation with Eamon O Shea Over 120,000 people now take part in Bealtaine, making it one of Ireland s biggest arts festivals. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both firsttime and professional older artists. It is a chance for people to make new and challenging work, a chance to communicate traditions between the generations. In Tipperary the County Arts service works in partnership with Tipperary Libraries to present and showcase the creativity found in abundance throughout the county. This year we look forward to a Bealtaine filled with music, the spoken word, conversation, visual arts and crafts and film events. Most events are free or subsidised and we invite you to come along and get involved at a venue near you in Tipperary this May. Tá fáilte roimh cách páirt a ghlacadh I ceiliúradh na Feile Bealtaine. The Source Arts Centre, Thurles Thur 7th May, 7.30pm Admission: 7/ 5 conc. Tipperary Bealtaine Festival 2015 and Poetry Ireland present award winning poet Paul Durcan and Tipperary hurling manager and poetry lover Eamon O Shea in conversation as part of this year s festival. Professor of Economics at NUI Galway, with a special research interest in gerontology, Eamon O Shea will explore themes of sport, literature and creativity in life with Paul Durcan who will read some of his much loved GAA poems, together with startling new work from his latest collection The Days of Surprise. Join Paul and Eamon in what promises to be an inspiring event which re-inforces the aims of the Bealtaine Festival in encouraging enquiry, creativity and expression at all stages of life. Cover photo by Mark Condren. Photo opposite by Brigid Delaney

Music Events touring the County www.tipperarycoco.

Cashel Library 7pm Tonos specialise in a unique blend of Irish and European music from the 16th, 17th & 18th centuries; mixing Irish music with works by

Tonos music appeals to a cross-section of concertgoers, those who enjoy Early Music, Irish Music, Vocal Music, Guitar Music and Classical Music.

past and present. Audience members are welcome to sing along and maybe sing a song themselves.

Jazz on a Summer s Day Edel Meade Jazz Trio Brewery Lane, Carrick on Suir Wednesday 20 May, 7pm.

tradition. She is a highly respected teacher and has influenced many aspiring fiddle players.

A member of the world renowned Bru Boru group, Nora has toured all over the world promoting Irish song.

3 Music Events touring the County T: Tonos Róisín O Grady - Soprano Eamon Sweeney - Baroque Guitar Tue 12 May, Tipperary Excel 1pm. Cashel Library 7pm Tonos specialise in a unique blend of Irish and European music from the 16th, 17th & 18th centuries; mixing Irish music with works by English and Continental masters; highlighting common threads and distinct differences. Tonos music appeals to a cross-section of concertgoers, those who enjoy Early Music, Irish Music, Vocal Music, Guitar Music and Classical Music. Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Marnane Musical Memories will be performed by Fran Garry and Pat Marnane who will sing everybody s favourite songs, past and present. Audience members are welcome to sing along and maybe sing a song themselves. Pat and Fran have been performing for many years in Ireland, the U.K. and the U.S., as the band Chain Reaction and as solo artists. Jazz on a Summer s Day Edel Meade Jazz Trio Brewery Lane, Carrick on Suir Wednesday 20 May, 7pm. All welcome Booking Eileen O Brien/Minogue & Nora Butler/Swan Eileen O Brien comes from a family background that is steeped in the Irish tradition. She is a highly respected teacher and has influenced many aspiring fiddle players. Eileen has recorded numerous albums to date, and has published two books of music, The Compositions of Paddy O Brien 1991 and The Definitive Collection of the Music of Paddy O Brien Nora Butler is one of Ireland s leading exponents in the art of traditional singing and has achieved five all- Ireland titles. A member of the world renowned Bru Boru group, Nora has toured all over the world promoting Irish song. Nora has released two solo albums to date and has performed on numerous radio and television programmes. A native of Toomevara, Nora has resided in Nenagh for many years and coordinates the Rambling House monthly gatherings at Nenagh Pastoral Centre. Bobby & Ann Gardiner Bobby Gardiner who had previously played with the Kilfenora and Malachy Sweeney s Ceilidhe Bands spent 10 years in America including a stint in the American Army. Ann from Burncourt, Co. Tipperary, spent 2 years in America and returned with her husband, traditional box player, Bobby Gardiner who was born near Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, to start their new life at the farm at Ann s old home address in Tipperary and still plays at the Bru Boru centre in Cashel during the summer months. Both have recorded their work over the years.

band leader. Presented by Denis Denis O Sullivan, broadcaster & radio presenter, has been researching Mick Del for decades and is the recognised authority on the subject.

From joining his first band at ten years of age in 1925 to his final engagement in February, 1992.

Engagement Project by Artist Michael Fortune taking place in Counties Tipperary, Mayo, Waterford and Carlow in 2015.

4 band leader. Presented by Denis Denis O Sullivan, broadcaster & radio presenter, has been researching Mick Del for decades and is the recognised authority on the subject. Join Denis as he presents an insight into the remarkable achievements of one of Tipperary s greatest musicians. Mick Delahunty From joining his first band at ten years of age in 1925 to his final engagement in February, Talk Duration: mins followed by Q & A See Listing for details This project is co-funded by Tipperary County Council s Arts and Heritage Offices The Dresser Project A Research based Public Engagement Project by Artist Michael Fortune taking place in Counties Tipperary, Mayo, Waterford and Carlow in The Project will be initiated in County Tipperary in association with Cashel Day Care Centre during the Bealtaine Festival. These five day countyresidencies will produce findings, photos, videos and text which will feature on the project website The artists interest in this area stemmed from his own 103-year-old grandmother s dresser, and how these constantly evolving and ever changing displays reflect the experiences and values of their keepers. Mid morning Tea with Exhibition Tour and Short Film Screening Deep End Dance with Q&A with Madge Bolger. As part of endurance resilience a Source project exploring Sport + Art The Source Arts Centre Thur 28 May, 10am 12.15pm Free but booking is essential ExhibitionTour, Short Film Screening and Q&A with Madge Bolger Deep End Dance (2010) a short film shot above and under water, featuring 81-year old Madge Bolger and her choreographer son David. Madge is a qualified swimming teacher and lifeguard and has a teaching certificate in Synchronised Swimming. Now 81 years old, she keeps fit by swimming half a mile five times each week and attending weekly water aerobic classes. This special Bealtaine event is part of a yearlong programme exploring Sport + Art and examines how human effort is presented in contemporary art. The project is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland Curator in Residence Award, and is developed in partnership with Tipperary County Council, North Tipperary Sports Partnership and The Source Arts Centre. A national drawing day workshop for seniors with Miriam Robinson Sat 16th May 10am 1pm Tipperary County Museum, Clonmel Participants are invited to reconnect with drawing by exploring line, colour and tone using a variety of grounds and mediums in this relaxed and social environment. Facilitated by artist Miriam Robinson, this event presents an opportunity to experiment and choose from a range of quality drawing materials-including charcoals, pastels, paints and collage. All materials, tea & coffee will be provided.

Catherine Dunne Catherine Dunne has been writing poetry, short stories and novels since childhood and her first novel, In the Beginning was published in 1997 going on to be shortlisted for the

Bealtaine Films Bealtaine Film Tour co-ordinated nationally by Catherine s non-fiction book, An Unconsidered People was published in 2003.

Catherine Dunne has researched this topic widely. Catherine will facilitate a number of writing workshops and talks on her work during this year s festival. Please see listings for details.

braiding project Place for U Community Café, Clonmel Every Tuesday in May, 10.

5 Catherine Dunne Catherine Dunne has been writing poetry, short stories and novels since childhood and her first novel, In the Beginning was published in 1997 going on to be shortlisted for the Bancarella the Italian booksellers prize. A Name for Himself followed a year later, and was short listed for the Kerry Fiction Prize. Between 2000 and 2014, Catherine Published seven further novels. Bealtaine Films Bealtaine Film Tour co-ordinated nationally by Catherine s non-fiction book, An Unconsidered People was published in This book was a result of a chance meeting with a woman who left Ireland in the 1950s to work in London which sparked a fascination with immigration that has lasted to this day. Catherine Dunne has researched this topic widely. Catherine will facilitate a number of writing workshops and talks on her work during this year s festival. Please see listings for details. The Hundred-Foot Journey The Quiet Man Director: John Ford USA / 1952 / 129 minutes / Certificate: G Cast: John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald Sweet Sixteen A storytelling & braiding project Place for U Community Café, Clonmel Every Tuesday in May, 10.15am As part of a larger collaborative project, Sweet Sixteen, which will span 3 years, textile artist Theresia Guschlbauer will explore the theme of Turning Sixteen to coincide with next year s centenary commemoration of the 1916 Easter rising. Looking at archival material and sharing stories, participants will braid fragments of materials, song, poems and verses together as documents of life lived. Golden Years postcard Project Damer House Gallery, Roscrea Last year s project with the Active Retirement Group in Roscrea called Shooting from the Hip resulted in participants developing photographic portraits, in which they reinvented themselves for a New Passport Identity for their Golden Years. This year in a follow up project the group will work with artists Patricia Hurl and Therry Rudin and photographer, Brian Redmond to develop a series of postcards which will enable the broader community to share the positive reflections of Roscrea through the eyes of the Golden Years. Directed by Lasse Hallström (Chocolat) from Richard C. Morais novel, The Hundred-Foot Journey is an uplifting cultural feast. When Hassan and his family, led by Papa (Om Puri), move to a quaint village in the South of France with the grand plan of opening an Indian restaurant in the picturesque countryside, they are undeterred by the fact that only 100 feet opposite stands a Michelin starred classical French eatery. However upon encountering the icy proprietress, Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren), the Kadam family realise they may have bitten off more than they can chew. Outraged by the new arrivals, Madame Mallory is determined to have their business shut down. As cultures clash and food flies, an all-out war escalates between the two establishments until, that is, Hassan s passion and talent for French cuisine begin to enchant Madame Mallory and even she can t deny this young chef could have what it takes to garner even more acclaim for her beloved restaurant. Almost twenty years in the making, The Quiet Man was arguably the most personal film of director John Ford's long and illustrious career as well as one of his great achievements. Humorous, romantic, lively, endearing and lovingly photographed on location in Ireland Cork Film Festival 2010 "The Quiet Man remains as romantic and enjoyable as when it originally came out BBC Films Please see events listing for details of screenings

6 Events Listings-Tipperary Bealtaine Festival 2015 Ballina The Community Killaloe Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Killaloe. Tuesday, 12th May, 11.30am Booking: A drawing event for the over 55s with Enda Griffin Quay Arts, Ballina, every Tuesday morning in May, from 10.30am Open Event: Admission Free Booking: Ballyporeen Community Hall, 29th May, 8pm Admission Free Borrisokane Writing Workshop with author, Catherine Dunne Borrisokane Library, Tue 5th May, 11am Contact: (067) Flower Arranging with Una Caulfield Borrisokane Library, Date: TBC Contact: Borrisokane Library (067) Cahir Cahir Library, Friday 8th May, 11am Contact: (052) Cahir Library, Thursday 14th May 2pm Contact: (052) Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Marnane Cahir Day Care Centre Thursday 21st May, 2pm Card Making & Paper Craft Cahir Library, every Mon in May, 2-4pm Contact: Cahir Library (052) Knitting & Craft Group Cahir Library, every Friday in May 10.30am-12.30pm Contact: (052) Exercise Workshop Cahir Library. Dates will be announced in the local paper. Contact: Cahir Library (052) Visual Arts Workshop Cahir Library, Thur 7th May, 2pm-3.30pm Contact: (052) Musical Afternoon Cahir Library. Dates will be announced in the local paper Contact: (052) Adm: Free Digital Photography for Beginners Cahir Library. Dates will be announced in the local paper Contact: (052) Adm: Free Cappawhite Music with Bobby & Ann Gardiner Cappawhite Day Care Centre Thursday 28th May, 11am Pre booked group event. Carrick-on-Suir Brewery Lane Theatre presents the Bealtaine Film The Quiet Man Tuesday, 5th May, 8.15pm Open Event/Adm: Free, All Welcome Brewery Lane Theatre presents the Bealtaine Film The Hundred Foot Journey Friday, 22nd May, 8.15 pm Open Event/Admission Free All Welcome. Booking: , Fri 8th May, 3pm Jazz on a Summer s Day with Edel Meade Jazz Trio (voice with guitar and double bass) Brewery Lane Theatre. Wed 20th May, 8pm Open Event/ Admission Free All Welcome. Booking: Healthy Ageing A talk by Dr Sabine Egger of Haven Pharmacy, Friday 22nd May, 11am 60 Years A-Blowin, Wed27th May, 7pm Genealogy for complete beginners One to one sessions with John O Gorman, Tipperary Libraries Local Studies Department., Fri, 29th May Adm: Free but booking is essential Casablanca Consistently ranked near the top of lists of the greatest films of all time, Friday, 29th May 2.30pm Art Exhibition by Renee Fitzpatrick Renée studied Art in London and Kilkenny. She lives and paints in rural Kilkenny and is inspired by music, literature, dreams, nature and dance.. Running for the month of May. Adm: Free Adult Book Clubs First Wed of the 7pm and 2nd Tues of the 2.30pm event Adult Scrabble Club Every Monday Morning 11am-1pm event Pilgrim Paths of Ireland A Talk by Author John G. O Dwyer Wed 13 May, 7pm Adm: Free but booking is necessary Carrick-on-Suir Miscellany Readings and Music in the Library Wed 20 May, 7pm Adm: Free but booking is necessary. Beginners Adult Knitting classes in the library with Ena Bradshaw Date: To be confirmed. Adm: Free but booking is necessary Cashel Cashel Library, Thursday 7th May, 3pm Tonos Music concert specialising in a unique blend of Irish and European music from the 16th, 17th & 18th centuries Cashel Library, Tuesday 12th May, 7pm The Dresser Project led by Artist Michael Fortune In partnership with Cashel Day Care Centre Tuesday, 5th May, pm Pre-Booked Group Event. Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Marnane Cashel Day Care Centre Thursday 21st May, 11.30am Adult Book Clubs Cashel Library, Tues 19th May, 7pm & Wed 27th May, 11am Adm: Free Craft Circle Cashel Library, Every Wed, 10am Adm: Free Musical Bingo Cashel Day Care Centre Tue 12th - Thur 14th May Admission: Pre booked Group Event

7 Flower Arranging Workshop Cashel Library, Wed 6th May, 10.30am Alternative Therapies, Talks & Demonstrations Nutritional Health; Ear Candling; Reiki; Bio- Energy; Kinesiology Cashel Library, Fri 15th May, 2pm-5pm Awareness Day: The Five Steps to Living Well with Dementia in South Tipperary Bru Boru, Thur 21st May, 10am-4pm Contact: (087) Carrig/Riverstown Carrig/Riverstown Active Retirement Group Carrig Community Hall. Thur 21st May, 3pm. Pre-booked group event Cloughjordan Cloughjordan Active Retirement Group GAA Pavillion, Cloughjordan Wed 13th May, 2pm. Open Event - Adm: Free - All Welcome Cloughjordan Cineclub presents The Bealtaine Festival Films The Quiet Man Sunday, 10th May, 8pm The Hundred-Foot Journey Sunday, 24th May, 8pm Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre, Open Event, All Welcome Clogheen Music with Bobby & Ann Gardiner Burncourt Community Centre, Burncourt Tuesday 5thMay, 3pm Open Event / Admission Free Booking: Clonmel Writing Workshop with author, Catherine Dunne Clonmel Library, Wed 6th May, 7pm Contact: (052) Clonmel Library, Wed 13th May, 12pm Contact: (052) Schools Folklore Intergenerational Workshop Clonmel Library, Tue 19th May, 11am (052) Pre booked Group Event Adult Book Clubs Clonmel Library, Wed s 6th, 13th & 20th May, 7.30pm Place4U, Mon s 11th & 25th May, 11am (052) Women s Discussion Group Clonmel Library, Every Wed 10.30am-12pm (052) GIY Clonmel Monthly Meeting Clonmel Library, Wed 17th May, 7pm (052) Craft Circle Clonmel Library, Tuesday 12th & 26th May, 10am-12pm (052) Basic Internet & Classes Clonmel Library, every Tuesday in May, 10.30am-11.30am & 12pm-1pm (052) Crafts with a difference Tutor Elke Wilson (2 and a half hours) South Tipperary Arts Centre, Clonmel Wed 13th May, 10.30am 12.30pm Pottery class South Tipperary Arts Centre, Clonmel Wed 13th May, 2.30pm 4.30pm Watercolour botanical art workshop with Mary Dillon South Tipperary Arts Centre, Clonmel Wed. 13th May To book your pleases please call South Tipperary Arts Centre at Open Day: Training on Ebooks for the public Clonmel Library, every Thursday in May, 7th, 21st & 28th, 11.am-12pm (052) , No booking required Awareness Day: The Five Steps to Living Well with Dementia in South Tipperary Clonmel Library, Thur 21st May, 6.30pm Contact: (087) Light refreshments will be served Scrabble Club Clonmel Library, every Tuesday in May, Time to be confirmed (052) Blooming Marvellous Paper flower sulptures with Brigid Teehan Marian Court, Independent Living, Clonmel. 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May, 2pm 3pm Sweet Sixteen A storytelling and braiding project devised and facilitated by Theresia Guschlbauer St. Marys Day Care Centre, Clonmel. 4 Thursdays in May, 1.30pm 3.30pm Pre-Booked group event. Place for U community café, Morton St. Clonmel: 4 Tuesdays in May, at 10.15am 12.30pm To register and more information, call (includes all materials and coffee/ tea/bun) Being creative as we get older with Miriam Robinson Tipperary County Museum, Clonmel, in association with the Tipperary Arts Office. 16th May, 10am 1pm Adm: Free but places are limited. Booking: th Adult Sports Festival South Tipperary Sports Partnership Clonmel Park Hotel, Tuesday, 19th May, 10am-3pm Further details at or info@stsp.ie A trip down memory lane... with Miriam Robinson St. Anthonys Unit, Clonmel. May Pre-booked Group event Fethard Music with Bobby & Ann Gardiner Fethard Day Care Centre Tuesday 5th May, 11am Holycross Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Murnane Sue Ryder Centre, Wed 20th May, 2.30pm. Killenaule Killenaule Library, Thur 7th May, 7.30pm Contact: Killenaule Library (052) (Wed. only) or Thurles Library (0504) Adm: Free Genealogy Workshop with John O Gorman, Tipperary Local Studies Department Killenaule Library, Wed 27th May, 2-5pm Contact: Killenaule Library (052) (Wednesday only)/ Thurles Library (0504) Faces and Places of Killenaule Eddie Maher, Photography Exhibition Killenaule Library, 5th May-29th May, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Contact: Killenaule Library (052) (Wed only) Thurles Library (0504) Lorrha St. Rudhan s Community Hall Wed 20th May, 2pm Open Event - Adm: Free - All Welcome Nenagh Nenagh Library, Tue 5th May, 2.15pm Contact: (067) Adm: Free Genealogy Resources A presentation by staff from Nenagh Heritage Centre & Tipperary Library Service Local Studies Department Nenagh Library, Tue 12th May, 2.30pm Chinese Conversational Classes with Valerie Rabbette Nenagh Library, every Thursday in May, 10.30am-12pm, suitable for all ages Nenagh Arts Centre presents DRAMA My English Tongue, My Irish Heart. Friday 15th May, 2015, 8.00pm Admission. 10/ 7 concessions Nenagh Arts Centre presents The Bealtaine Festival Film The Quiet Man (1952) Thursday 21st May, 11am Open Event, All Welcome. St. Conlon s Home, Nenagh Thursday, 14th May, 11am Pre-booked event.

8 Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Murnane Aras Mhuire Day Care Centre Tuesday 19thMay, 10.45am Pre-booked event Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Murrane Sue Ryder Centre, Nenagh Tuesday 19th May, 2pm Pre-booked event Intergenerational Bridge Classes Nenagh Library, every Friday in May, 11.45am-1pm Admission: Pre booked group event Classic Film Season Nenagh Library, every Friday during May, 2pm, Open Event Film: The Cormack Brothers Directed by Alan Brown, Introductory talk on this well known event in Local History Nengh Library, Friday 29th May, 2pm My Story History Project, Intergenerational Nenagh Library, Mon 18th May, 2pm Admission: Pre booked group event Knitting Circle Nenagh Library, every Tue in May, 6pm Adult Book Club Nenagh Library, Tue 19th May, 7pm Music Appreciation Club Nenagh Library, 1st Tue of May, 7pm Newport Newport Day Care Centre, Thur 21st May, 11am. Portroe Killoran Hall, Tue 12th May, 2.30pm Open Event, Admission Free Roscrea Roscrea Library, Wed 6th May, 3pm Contact: (0505) & Eileen O Brien Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home Thursday 14th May, 2pm Roscrea Library, Wed 20th May, 7pm Contact: (0505) but booking necessary Knitting Circle Roscrea Library, every Wed during May, 7pm-8.20pm Contact: (0505) Adm: Free & Eileen O Brien Roscrea Active Retirement Group Community Hall, Tue 12th May, 2.30pm Pre-booked group event Introduction Workshop Roscrea Golden Years project Damer House Gallery, Tuesday 5th May, 4pm Exhibition dates of Shooting from the Hip and Roscrea Golden Years 23rd and 30th May, Templemore Writing Workshop with author, Catherine Dunne Templemore Library, Wed 6th May, 11am Contact: (0504) but booking necessary Templemore Day Care Centre Tuesday 19th May, 11am Pre-booked Group event. Knitting Circle Templemore Library, every Fri 11am-1pm Contact: Templemore Library (0504) Adult Book Club Templemore Library Thursday 28th May (and the last Thursday of every month) Contact: Templemore Library (0505) Tipperary Town Tonos - Music concert Specialising in a unique blend of Irish and European music from the 16th, 17th & 18th centuries Tipp Excel Arts Centre, Tue 12th May, 1am. Booking: All Day Do Dance 50+ Dance Class 11.30am-12.30am (Tea and biscuits after class) An enjoyable and relaxing way to move and stay in shape, the class combines easy stretch exercises and dance sequences which help to maintain flexibility, strength, balance and coordination, have fun dancing to music of all styles. No experience required everyone welcome. Tipperary Excel Arts Centre, 16th May Booking essential: 5 for the day The Irish sean nos (5pm) and the Tango class (6pm) Tipperary Excel Arts Centre. Booking essential: 5 for the day Music with Bobby & Ann Gardiner St. Vincent s Day Care Centre, Tipperary Town. Thur28th May, 2pm Exhibition of Arts & Crafts from St. Vincent s Day Care Centre Tipperary Library Running for the month of May Contact: Tipperary Library (062) Thurles Paul Durcan in conversation with Eamon O Shea The Source Arts Centre, Thursday 7th May, 7.30pm. Admission: 7/ 5 concession. Box Office: Thurles Library, Tuesday, 5th May, 7pm Contact: (0504) Adm: Free Tea Dance with Music & Refreshments Anner Hotel, Thurles, Wed 6th May, 2pm 5pm Contact: Thurles Library on (0504) Presented by Successful Ageing Thurles Write a Memoir Workshop with David Rice Thurles Library, The Source Monday 11th May, 10.30am 1pm Contact: (0504) 29720, but booking necessary. Maximum 15. Please bring writing materials 60 Years A-Blowin Mick Delahunty s 60 years as a Thurles Library, The Source Tuesday 19th May, 7pm Contact: (0504) Mid Morning Tea with Exhibition Tour and Short Film Screening of Deep End Dance with Q & A with Madge Bolger. Source Arts Centre, Thurles. Thursday 28th May, 10am 12.15pm Event: Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Murrane Golden Years Day Care Centre, Thurles. Wednesday 20th May, 11am Pre-Booked group event. Hospital of the Assumption, Tue 19th May, 2pm. Pre-Booked group event. Joe Hayes, Ireland and Asia: an unexplored connection Thurles Library, The Source Thursday 21st May, 3.30pm Contact: (0504) Refreshments will be served. Sit Fit and Meditation Workshop with Nancy Tynan & Treassa Halpin Thurles Library, The Source Tuesday 26th May, 11.30am 12.30pm Contact: (0504) 29720

Music, Literature, Visual Arts & More Don t miss out - even though most events are free, be sure to book for events in advance at the relevant venues as places are limited.

9 Music, Literature, Visual Arts & More Don t miss out - even though most events are free, be sure to book for events in advance at the relevant venues as places are limited. Most events are free unless otherwise stated Tipperary County Council Arts Office, Ballingarrane House, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. T: E: mary.quigley@tipperarycoco.ie Tipperary County Council Library Service, Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. T: E: eobrien@tipperarylibraries.ie

Bealtaine is a time to celebrate creativity in older age.

Bealtaine is a time to celebrate creativity in older age. The Bealtaine Festival is a National Programme run throughout May each year in association with Age and Opportunity and all over the country older