Tipperary County Council Library Service

Paulette O'Donovan - 'Thorn in my side'
2025-08-12 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
‘Thorn in my side’ is a collection of abstract pieces from artist Paulette O’Donovan.
“There are times in life, when everything goes well. We have peace in our hearts and minds, and we ‘float’ along … Not one person though, gets away with the bad or difficult stuff in life. What has been considered while creating all of these pieces, has been what materials to use to show tension for example, or peace and chaos. The colours used to convey these emotions and responses, have been chosen to match this idea.” – from the Artist Statement.
Paulette O’Donovan’s ‘Thorn in my Side’ exhibition will be on display in Clonmel library from Tuesday August 5th to Saturday August 16th during the library’s opening hours.

Fódhla A Photography Exhibition at Nenagh Library by Jennifer Banaghan
2025-08-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 and 9 more dates | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
New photographic exhibition at Nenagh Library by Jennifer Banaghan throughout August.
Over the past 10 years, nature therapist and photographer Jennifer Banaghan’s camera has accompanied her on local rambles and adventures farther afield and the resulting exhibition is a collection of moments spent in this wild and beautiful place. Trained with the Viktor Frankl Institute of Ireland, the Taiga Institute in Finland and as a yoga therapist with Himalaya Yoga Valley, Jennifer is interested in the human-nature connection, the many ways it supports our wellbeing, and what nature needs from us in return.

Fódhla is an exploration of the human-nature relationship. The presence of “Fódhla” in the Irish landscape is discussed by John Moriarty as a transcendent quality taken from our mythology. “I asked myself does Ireland have a Dreamtime …Fódhla is Dreamtime.” In Irish mythology Fódhla is one of the three goddesses of Ireland along with her sisters Ériu and Banba. John Moriarty asks if this enchanting presence can still be sensed by those of us who foster relationships with the land today.

Tusla Fostering Exhibition @ Carrick-on-Suir Library
2025-08-15 | Carrick-On-Suir Library, E32 X860
Tusla Fostering is currently running an exhibition in Carrick Library showcasing the ordinary little moments in the foster care journey that show children just how amazing they are, and highlights the fostering journeys that families have been on.
In conjunction with the exhibition there will be an information event with a Tusla representative giving fostering advice and information on August 6th from 1pm – 3pm and a storytime and craft for all families to attend on August 26th at 11.30am – more information to follow on both of these events.
Please pop into Carrick Library before August 15th to see the exhibition and read first-hand stories from families involved in foster care.
Find out more at fostering.ie

The John J Quinn Photo Exhibition
2025-08-18 08:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
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 documentary film ‘I Hope All My Friends Come Out Safe’ will be shown in conjunction with the exhibition.

Section d'Or - Séan Walsh Exhibition
2025-09-01 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-08 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-12 09:30 - 17:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
This retrospective exhibition celebrates the life and work of Sean Walsh, an innovative artist whose body of work spans two decades. Sean worked in a variety of media
including stained glass, crushed stone, low-relief carving, acrylics and pastels. At the core of each work lies a skeleton of lines and curves carefully chosen and placed
according to the golden section. This mathematical ratio, found throughout nature, in art, architecture, music and even the cosmos creates shapes that are naturally and
aesthetically attractive to the eye of the beholder.
Sean adopted this mathematical equation as a means of creating balance, order and symmetry. He believed it’s use in art could make a work look natural, calming and ‘right’. Themes of music and nature featureheavily in these works and reflect the artist’s lifelong interests and passions.
This retrospective offers a powerful testament to Sean’s enduring contribution to art. It encourages the viewer to appreciate both the preciousness of life and the power of art to
transcend time and leave a lasting legacy.
This exhibition can be viewed during Clonmel library’s opening hours from Monday the 1st of September to Saturday the 13th of September.

Recreate: Art For All Exhibition - Thurles Library
2025-09-16 09:30 - 2025-09-20 17:00 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Save the Date!

We’re delighted to invite you to our Art Exhibition at The Source Library, Thurles showcasing the amazing creativity of our members funded by Creative Ireland and supported by Tipperary County Council.

📅 Dates: 16th–20th September (running all week)

📍 Location: The Source Library, Thurles

Come along, celebrate the talent of our artists, and support this special event!

Vincent Hannon - Art Exhibition
2025-09-17 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-22 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 09:30 - 17:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
Clonmel library are delighted to be hosting Vincent Hannon (BA. VAI.) in our Exhibition space from Monday the 15th to Saturday the 27th of September.
Vincent’s work will be on display and available to view during the branch’s opening hours so come in to have a look!

‘The Timeless Tipperary Fragments from the Past’ Art Exhibition
2025-10-01 10:00 - 2025-10-11 16:00 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
‘The Timeless Tipperary Fragments from the Past’ exhibition, created by Hugh O’Donnell, features a captivating collection of landscape photographs and oral narratives from County Tipperary. The exhibition will be on display at Clonmel Library for the next two weeks in October, serving as a beautiful reminder of the breathtaking landscapes, legends, and lore that envelop us.

Templemore Library & Enterprise Centre October Exhibition
2025-10-02 10:00 - 17:30 | Templemore Library, Templemore Library and Enterprise Centre Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary., E41 W7W3
Templemore Library & Enterprise Centre October Exhibition of Martin Ryan’s Segmented Wood Turning.
Exhibition runs from Thursday 2nd October – 31st October in our first floor exhibition space.
The exhibition will be opened by Mary Blanchfield CEO of the Design & Crafts Council Ireland at 6.00pm on Thursday October 2nd.
