Festival Events Around Tipperary
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Weekend Event
Even though the Sunday afternoon – with its Fancy Dress Parade from the Town Hall to the Town Wall in The Valley – is the highlight of the weekend, there is indeed much more to see and do. Saturday 21st The first event proper of the Festival is the opening of the ‘Fired by Bees’ Ceramic Exhibition at 5pm in the Town Hall. This exhibition, led by local artist Dóirín Saurus, pays homage to the Bee and in medieval times, and in Irish history in general, the Honey Bee played a huge part in the life and diet of the people. We have all heard of Ireland being described as a Land of Milk and Honey and this was a very apt description, as cattle were always ‘huge’ in Ireland and in those far off days – before the advent of sugar – honey was what sweetened up peoples’ lives. There is a Medieval Town Walk – being led by Mary Hanrahan of the Historical Society – leaving the Town Hall at 6.30pm. This walk will end in the precincts of the Augustinian Abbey, just in time for what is definitely one of the ‘highlights of the decade’, the Launch of Michael O’Donnell’s 600 page History of Fethard at 8pm. The Abymill Theatre will be decked out for the occasion, with an added catering Marquee, for the launch, by Tony Newport, of this long awaited book. Everyone in the community is invited to what should be a full-house gathering of the Fethard faithful from home and away. Music lovers will end the night with John Spillane in Concert in McCarthy’s Marquee, at 10pm, beside the Old Town Wall. Sunday 22nd The day kicks off pretty early with the ‘Fired by Bees’ Exhibition, which will open from 11.30am and running along-side it will be a Cake Sale in aid of Acorn Childcare Project. There will be live music in the Square, from 12.30pm, with the Fayerweather Band, from Waterford, and The Wobbly Circus group are going to join in with some ‘stunts’ of their own. Their fun and entertainment is definitely worth seeing. So the town should be buzzing (pardon the bee pun) by 2pm for The Fancy Dress Parade and Children’s Cape Project which will proceed to the Valley Park. Children’s workshop for this project begins Monday next, the 16th, in ‘The Studio’ opposite Newport’s Newsagency in Main Street (see separate article for more details) The now traditional Wolfhounds will lead the parade followed by the children with their colourful medieval capes and shields and then the Fancy Dress. Somewhere in the middle of all this the ‘Medieval Knights and Ladies’ and a few other assorted ‘hangers-on’ in full medieval regalia will strut their stuff and psyche themselves up for the battles and skirmishes that are sure to follow in the Valley plains. By the Clashawley, by the Wall Now in its fourth year, some things are becoming a fixture of the Festival. These include Archery, Miriam Lambert Puppeteer, Falconer, Craft Stalls, Nature Walks, Dog Show, Fun Games, Food Stalls and of course the Medieval Re-enactors who should get into a fight or two during the afternoon. Again, there will be a Fethard Quiz, but this year there won’t be any questions! The Fethard Coin Last year the organisers arranged that a special Fethard Medieval Festival Coin was struck on the day, by local silversmith Rory Donohue. The coin can only be struck and bought on the day of the festival, so last year’s coin is already ‘a collector’s item’. This year the coin will be struck in Irish pewter and again the fitness of the silversmith will dictate how many coins will be struck for 2010. As they say on the telly ads, “When they’re gone, they’re gone!” A number of new additions this year The Church of Ireland Renovation Fund group will have a Tea and Cakes Marquee in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church with access via the gate in the wall at the Pound. This will really bring visitors into the very heart of the old medieval town. There will be a fun Dog Show at 3pm with best prize for, Best Large Dog; Best Small Dog; Dog Most Likely To Take Home; Best Groomed Dog; Best Dog In Medieval Attire, and other categories including a small obstacle course to give the ‘movers and shakers’ a chance to win something. A Medieval Activity Tent aimed primarily at children – but also at all those young at heart – will be in operation for such things as games, colouring competition, craft making and other ‘hands-on’ type activities. Information Further detailed information will appear in next week’s paper but up to date information can also be got online at fethardfestival.com. If anyone would like to help out on the day, then do contact the organisers, in person, or via the website. To help fund the event it is also planned to have more ‘Try your Luck / Skill Games’ and people who would help out with these, only for an hour or two, would be a great bonus to the committee organising the festival. _____________________________________________________Irish Night – Seisiun- in Terryglass
coolangatta@eircom.net
Terryglass,
Co Tipperary
Telephone:+353 (0)67 22164
Description: An evening of Irish music, song, dance and story telling takes place every Friday from 20.00hrs – 22.00hrs in Terryglass Community Hall, North Tipperary. Terryglass is an award winning, picturesque lakeside village on the north end of Lough Derg and has lots of accommodation on offer is you wish to stay and enjoy all the area has to offer. Please check out the accommodation section of this web site for a listing. The session consists of traditional music on accordian, whistle, fiddle amd guitar, a host of good singers – young and old, lots of dancing with audience participation (if you feel so inclined!), dancing displays of sets and steps and storytelling by the ‘Fear on Ti’. Tea and biscuits are served at the Seisiun. There is no charge for the night, though contributions are welcome. After the session there is music and dance in Paddys Pub, adjacent to the hall. Events Start Date: May 2010 – Date to be confirmed End Date: August 2010 – Date to be confirmed
info@terryglassartsfestival.ie www.terryglassartsfestival.ie
Terryglass,
Co Tipperary,
Republic of Ireland
Telephone:
+353 (0)67 44852
Terryglass Arts Festival is a family focused festival that brings a diverse range of artistic events and experiences to Terryglass.
The festival takes place in the village of Terryglass located on the shores of Lough Derg in North Tipperary. Terryglass Arts Festival has evolved over a six year period from a small locally based festival to a festival that attracts and engages both national and international artists.The vision of the festival committee is to provide a programme of artistic events that are accessible, thought provoking, challenging, inclusive and fun. As a multi disciplinary arts festival our programme includes: visual arts, dance, theatre, music, poetry, film, storytelling and performance.
Terryglass Arts Festival
Family festival attracting national and international
Artists covering visual arts, dance, theatre, music, poetry, film, storytelling and performances
Start Date: Wed 18.Aug.2010
End Date: Sun 22.Aug.2010
Bansha Festival
Bansha, South Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland Telephone+353 (0)86 8200212
Description: Street entertainment, music, sporting and cultural events are to be found in the packed programme which also includes a free open air concert on the Sunday afternoon followed by a super fireworks display to bring proceedings to a conclusion. Bansha Tipperary Festival is a real community festival and takes place on the 19th – 22nd of August.There are many events scheduled for the day and evening times with a real emphasis on family entertainment
Start Date: Thu 19.Aug.2010
End Date: Sun 22.Aug.2010
Tipperary International Film Festival Ireland 2010
Clonmel,
South Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone:+353 (0)52 6138893 Mobile:+353 (0)85 7200394
E-mail:willcanact@yahoo.ie
Web:www.southtippfilm.com
Web:www.amritsa.com
Description:
The International Film Festival Ireland 2010 will be held in and around Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: 4th ~ 11th September.
Entries from :
U.S.A Norway Italy Australia Argentina U.K. Brazil Hong Kong Canada Mexico Germany Spain Sweden Poland Puerto Rico Singapore Ireland South Africa Japan Slovenia Hungary Austria Netherlands China India Czech Republic France Greece Romania Kenya Finland Slovakia Switzerland Belgium .
Films are divided into 32 categories with 5 nominees in each.
Each category winner will receive an award
Best in Festival is the top prize
Films will be screened in Knocklofty House Hotel and Hearns Hotel during the day (10am -6pm).
Night (8pm -Midnight) be screened in the evenings at
Lonergans,
Eldons,
Przystan Bar.
A variety of social events are planned for the week
Culminating with the Gala Awards Dinner
Which will be streamed live on the internet. The International Film Festival Ireland 2010 will be held in and around Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: 4th ~ 11th September.
Start Date: Sat 04.Sep.2010
End Date: Sat 11.Sep.2010
Blas an Fhomhair
Nenagh,
North Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone:+353 (0)67 32596 +353 (0)87 7931113
Description: Experience the annual celebratationof l” Blas an Fhomhar” community harvest lunch. The harvest lunch will be prepared by a selection of local restaurants using local Tipperary Organic foods. The event aims to celebrate locally the Irish National organic festival.The festival invites all towns Citizens to attend and bring their guests to this popular event. We particularly invite guests from overseas who would like to savour some delicious Tipperary food and good Company.
Contact 00353 67 32596 Or 00353 87 7931113
Start Date: Sun 19.Sep.2010
End Date: Sun 19.Sep.2010
Dromineer Literary Festival
Dromineer,
Co Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
E-mail: festival@dromineer.net
Web: www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie
Description: The festival invites participants from all members of the community of all ages for writing competitions, workshops, readings and literary related events in a weekend of activity in the beautiful lakeside village of Dromineer.
Dromineer Literary Festival
Writing competitions, workshops, readings and literary events for participants of all ages.
Contact: Patrick Kelly 087-6908099
Web: www.festival.dromineer.net
Start Date: Fri 01.Oct.2010
End Date: Sun 03.Oct.2010
Spleodar Community Arts Festival
Nenagh,
North Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone:+353 (0)67 34190
E-mail: kathleen.omeara@oireachtas.irlgov,ie
Description: Spleodar Community Arts Festival is Nenagh’s Halloween Festival. The word ‘Spleador’ itself is the Irish word for explosion or outburst of energy and encapsulates what the festival seeks to achieve, to create a space in which the creativity of the community bursts out and expresses itself in myriad and unlimited ways and also to celebrate Halloween when the oncoming of darkness of winter is vanquished in a riot of colour – in fire and firework, music and song, costume and dance! Spleodar means ‘explosion’ and the Festival celebrates
Halloween exploding. A riot of colour and sound with fireworks, music, songs and dancing.
Start Date: Thu 28.Oct.2010
End Date: Sun 31.Oct.2010
Thurles Halloween FestivalThurles Halloween Festival
E-mail: jimryanproperty@eircom.net
Description: Family orientated festival with an emphasis on community spirit and participation. It is an alcohol free event.
Events
2010 Dates to be confirmed
Start Date: October 2010 – Date to be confirmed
End Date: November 2010 – Date to be confirmed
SongFest.ie
Clonmel,
South Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone:
+353 (0)52 7466320
E-mail: songfest@songfest.ie
Web: www.songfest.ie
Description: SongFest.ie is a Festival for songwriters to meet, play and take part in workshops in songwriting, sound engineering, studio recording and all aspects of the music business. It is open to all age groups and encourages young musicians to become involved and perform. It was born out of the Clonmel Song Contest Grand Final which attracts many songwriters to Clonmel anually. SongFest.ie will include performances in local venues with many open mic sessions and special guests. Most events are free, but admission may be charged at some.
SongFest.ie is a festival for songwriters to meet, play and take part in workshops.
Start Date: Mon 01.Nov.2010
End Date: Sun 07.Nov.2010
Cashel Arts Fest
Cashel Arts Festival,
Cashel,
South Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone:+353 (0)87 0552179
E-mail: cashelartsfest@eircom.net
Web: www.cashelartsfest.com
Description: The focus of the festival is to provide a series of platforms and opportunities for all sections of the community to engage with a variety of Art Disciplines in a meaningful and enjoyable way. The festival culminates with a number of formal and informal performing opportunities in which the results of this creative process will be showcased. The ultimate aim of the festival is to provide a platform for as many people as possible in our community to be creative. The festival sees the involvement of young people – people with special needs and the elderly, as a primary objective. The festival includes music, dance, street theatre, film, comedy, concerts, literary events, talks, lectures and exhibitions.
Events
Cashel Arts Fest
A festival for all the community with events including music, comedy, dance, exhibitions, drama, film, workshops, visual arts and literary events.
Start Date: Fri 12.Nov.2010
End Date: Sun 21.Nov.2010
Tipperariana Book Fair Festival
Fethard Ballroom,
Fethard,
South Tipperary,
Republic Of Ireland
Telephone +353 (0)52 23402 /+353 (0)52 31936
E-mail.bookfair@fethard.com
Web: www.fethard.com/historical
DescriptionFethard Historical Society present Ireland’s Premier Annual Book Fair. This delightful event takes place in the Fethard Ballroom, Co. Tipperary. 14h Feb. Doors open 2pm. – 6 pm. Adm. €2
Fethard Historical Society’s Annual Book Fair. The Largest one-day book fair in Ireland. 40 book dealers, Books of all types and shapes from antiquarian books tmodern pulp fiction paperback.
Events Tipperariana Book Fair
Largest One Day Book Fair in Ireland. Mainly Antiquarian and Second Hand, but also new books. Authors and Books of Tipperary interest are also present. Doors open 2pm. – 6 pm. Adm. €2
Start Date: February 2011 – Date to be confirmed
End Date: February 2011 – Date to be confirmed