Tipperary County Council Library Service

Exhibition: The John J. Quinn Photo Collection @ Carrick Library
2025-05-12 - 2025-06-06 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
The John James Quinn (1873-1944) Collection contains photographs, glass plate negatives, postcards, and personal letters created and collected by Irish photographer John James Quinn of Ballypatrick, Clonmel in the late 19th and early 20th century. Quinn was an avid photographer who documented his life in both Ireland and abroad through images. Spanning a period of great change in Ireland, this collection provides insight into the evolving landscape and culture of Quinn’s native country in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The accompanying Tipperary Studies documentary film ‘I Hope All My Friends Come Out Safe will be shown on Wednesday, May 28th at 6pm.

Sing Your Way Down Memory Lane In Cashel Library
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Nothing can awaken memories like music. Hearing a song from way back can take you to a certain time and place that we know and love.
A way to remember times with family, friends and events that we shared.
Join us for a trip down memory lane on Monday 12th May at 10.30am
Booking essential 062-63825

Chair Yoga
2025-05-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Chair Yoga with Sinead O’Donnell
Sinead will take you through a complete Yoga class from the safety and support of your chair.
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Bealtaine Connected & Confident using your Smart Phone - Thurles Library
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Bealtaine Smart Phone workshop for Adults.
In Thurles Library on Monday 12th May at 3:00pm.
Booking is required. For more information you can contact us on 052-616-6131

Memory Café In Cashel Library
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Guest Speaker for our May Memory Cafe
Mai Nales, Clinical Nurse Specialist – Dementia based at Tipperary University Hospital. Mai will tell us about her role and dementia projects within the hospital.
Contact 062-63825

May Wellness
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Jennie Hannigan will introduce you to mindfulness and meditation including breathing techniques and deep relaxation exercises.
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Garden Fresh Nutrition
2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
A Hands-On Workshop with Gráinne Ní Eidhin. Join us for a fun and interactive nutrition workshop! Using fresh, organic produce from Knockanrawley Resource Centre’s community garden, exploring simple ways to prepare healthy snacks and meals— no cooking required. Learn practical nutrition tips from the Community Food and Nutrition Worker, get hands-on with fresh ingredients, and taste delicious wholesome bites. This session will leave you inspired to make the most of seasonal, homegrown foods. Come hungry and ready to learn!

Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Chair Yoga in Cashel Library
2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be performed while seated in a chair. It helps improve flexibility, balance and strength without requiring getting on the floor or performing complex poses. Chair yoga is a great way to improve their mobility and well-being while also encourage mindfulness and relaxation.Sinead will host chair yoga for 4 Tuesdays in May.6th May,13th May, 20th May and 27th MayBooking Essential on 062-63825

Meet Irish Crime Fiction Author, Patricia Gibney
2025-05-13 17:00 - 18:00
Don’t miss this chance to meet the incredibly successful Irish crime fiction author, Patricia Gibney! Join us at Nenagh Library on Tuesday, May 13th at 5pm to hear how she went from selling 100,000 e-books with her debut to becoming a best-selling author with over 500,000 copies sold. Book your spot now through Nenagh Library on (067)34404. We can’t wait to see you there!

The life and times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Tommy Treacy will talk about the life and times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

The Songs and Poems of Percy French with Cáit Ní Riain and Jim Ryan (Jim of the Mills)
2025-05-13 18:45 - 19:45 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Fully Booked Bealtaine Event.
Get ready for a delightful evening celebrating the wit and charm of Percy French! Join the wonderful Cáit Ní Riain and the legendary Jim Ryan (Jim O’ the Mills) as they explore his beloved songs, stories, and life. If you’ve ever heard Jim sing classics like “The Darling Girl from Clare,” “Whistling Phil McHugh,” or “Cutting the corn in Creeslough” at their Upperchurch sessions, you know you’re in for a treat! Discover the masterful lyricism and enchanting melodies of Percy French.
Book your FREE place now at Nenagh Library or call us on (067) 34404. Don’t miss this special celebration of Irish culture!

Twin Hearts Meditation in Cashel Library
2025-05-13 18:45 - 19:45 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Guided Meditation with Joan Lambe
Cashel Library
Tuesday 13th May
6.45pm-7.45pm
Free Event contact 062-63825
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Bealtaine - Thurles Community Orchestra Performance - Thurles Library
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Bealtaine – Thurles Community Orchestra Performance.
In Thurles Library on Tuesday 13th May at 7:00pm.
All are welcome. For more information contact us on 052-616-6131.
**No advanced booking required for this event**

Cashel Library Craft Circle Weekly Meetings
2025-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Cashel Library Craft Circle
Meets weekly on Wednesday Mornings
10am-12pm
Tea/Coffee served
Bring your own work and enjoy a social meeting with others to share ideas with

Bealtaine Sip & Paint with Lisa Manton - Thurles Library
2025-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Bealtaine Sip & Paint Workshop with Lisa Manton.
In Thurles Library on Wednesday 14th May at 10:30am.
Booking is required. For more information you can contact us on 052-616-6131

Solicitors Talk
2025-05-14 10:30 - 23:30 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Ronan Kennedy Solicitor from Kennedy Frewen O’Sullivan Solicitors will talk about the

enduring powers of attorney,
the fair Deal scheme,
the assisted decision-making and capacity act
and advanced healthcare directives

Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

A Certain Slant of Light
2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Tipperary Town Library hosts A Certain Slant of Light in the Creative Places Space / TTRTF Office, 1 Bridge St, Town Lot, Tipperary, E34 XY99

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 12-4pm May 1-29,

Following 5 weeks of workshops, led by artist Sophie Béhal, in which participants from Knockanrawley Resource Centre learnt many different techniques for making images with and without cameras, it is now time to share the incredible work made. Join us for an exhibition in the Creative Places Tipperary Town Space of photographs and images that use light as their medium and explore moments in the everyday lives of the participants.
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Introduction to Photography with Cher Gleeson
2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Unlock the full potential of your phone/camera in this informative and hands-on session.
Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills this workshop will help you capture stunning images and gain practical insights that you can apply immediately.
Perfect for beginners. 062-63825@ETB @TipperaryCountyCouncil #LibrariesIreland #Bealtaine

Chair Yoga with Sinead O'Donnell @ Carrick Library
2025-05-14 14:15 - 15:15
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be performed while seated in a chair. It helps improve flexibility, balance, and strength without requiring getting on the floor or performing complex poses. Chair yoga is a great way to improve mobility and well-being, while also encouraging mindfulness and relaxation.
Booking is essential, to book contact: 051 640591 or carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Bealtaine - Words & Music with author and singer/songwriter Ann Gardiner - Thurles Library
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Bealtaine – Words & Music with author and singer/songwriter Ann Gardiner.
In Thurles Library on Wednesday 14th May at 4:00pm.
All are welcome. For more information contact us on 052-616-6131.
**No advanced booking required for this event**

Tommy Treacy on The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter @ Carrick Library
2025-05-14 18:15 - 19:30 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
Throughout the path of life Tommy has journeyed on, hurling has always played an important part. This passion for the game of hurling, and in particular Tipp hurling, has inspired Tommy to write his book ‘The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter’. Tommy Treacy who currently lectures at Griffith College Cork and Limerick, ministered for a period of time as a Deacon in the Dioceses of Cork & Ross and Waterford & Lismore.
Booking is essential, to book contact: 051 640591 or carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

The Songs & Poems of Percy French with Jim Ryan & Cáit Ní Riain (Jim O' the Mills)
2025-05-14 18:45 - 20:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
Join Jim of Jim O’ the Mills and his daughter, Cáit Ní Riain, as they explore the songs, story, and life of Percy French. Percy French’s songs are among Jim’s favourites to sing, and he can be heard singing the classics like “The Darling Girl from Clare”, “Whistling Phil McHugh”, and “Cutting the Corn” in Creeslough every Thursday night at their weekly session in Upperchurch. Percy French was a masterful lyricist, and his lyrics are full of wit, humour, and emotion, set to enchanting melodies.
This promises to be a hugely enjoyable evening for anyone with a love of story and song.
Booking for this event is not required. Just turn up at 6:45pm on Wednesday the 14th of May.

Beginners’ Ukulele with Dom O’Driscoll @ Carrick Library
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
Dom O’Driscoll has been teaching both guitar and ukulele at Rockwell Music Academy for the past six years. He is a professional musician and has travelled extensively in Europe and the USA as a solo artist and as a band member.
Bring your ukulele if you have one. Dom will provide some spare ukuleles.
Booking is essential, to book contact: 051 640591 or carricklibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

BEALTAINE FESTIVAL Sing Your Way Down Memory Lane
2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Killenaule library, Slieveardagh Cultural and Enterprise Centre, River Street, Killenaule, Tipperary, E41 A7K7, Ireland
A hugely popular event during last year’s Bealtaine Festival, Suzanne Buttimer will be in Killenaule library again this year with “Sing Your Way Down Memory Lane”.
Thursday 15th May at 11:00am.
Drop in to Killenaule library on a Thursday to book your FREE place, or call/email (contact details below).

Cyanotype Printing Workshop
2025-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Tipperary Town Library hosts the Cyanotype workshop at the Creative Places Space / TTRTF Office,
1 Bridge St, Town Lot,
Tipperary, E34 XY99

Explore the art of cyanotype printing in this 2-hour workshop and make a beautiful blue coloured print, working with flowers, leaves and drawing you will create a beautiful print, if you have any specific flowers or leaves from your garden please bring them along.
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Stories in Motion: A Theatre Workshop for Adults
2025-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Join in our engaging theatre workshops for adults, where creativity, storytelling and fun take centre stage.
No experience needed just bring your enthusiasm!Wear loose clothing on the day!
Booking 062-63825
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Introduction to photography
2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
An Introduction to photography with Cher Gleeson
Booking is Essential on 052 616 6126 or email us at tipperarylibrary@tipperarycoco.ie

Bealtaine - Tommy Treacy on The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter - Thurles Library
2025-05-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Bealtaine – Tommy Treacy on The Life and Times of a Tipperary Hurling Supporter.
In Thurles Library on Thursday 15th May at 3:30pm
All are welcome. For more information contact us on 052-616-6131.
**No advanced booking required for this event**

Chair Yoga with Sinéad O'Donnell (4-week Course)
2025-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be performed while seated in a chair. It helps to improve flexibility, balance, and strength without requiring getting on the floor or performing complex poses. Chair Yoga is a great way to improve mobility and well-being, while also encouraging mindfulness and relaxation.
Please note that this is a 4-week course taking place on Friday mornings (May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd).
Spaces are limited so BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
You can book in by calling us on 052 6166130 or by emailing us at clonmellibrary@tipperarycoco.ie. You can also sign up if you are in the branch.
