Cashel Craft Circle
2026-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Cashel Library, E25 K798
Join the Cashel Craft Circle every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for their social gathering.
Bring along your own project to work, share ideas, patterns and enjoy a chat and cuppa with others.
No need to book just come along.
Cashel library 062-63825

“Fáilte Isteach” Conversational Groups Nenagh Library
2026-12-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Starting January 21st, 2026
“Fáilte Isteach” Conversational Groups will be held in Nenagh Library!

For booking & info, contact:
👤 Inna Varytska
New Arrivals Project Worker, North Tipperary Development Company (SICAP)
📞 Nenagh Office: 067 56676
📱 Mobile: +353 (087) 253 2190
Email: IVarytska@ntdc.ie
🌐 Website: http://www.ntdc.ie

The group will meet every Wednesday, except the second Wednesday of each month.
What is Fáilte Isteach?
It’s a wonderful community project where predominantly older volunteers welcome migrants through conversational English classes—building language skills, friendships, and community connections.

Fáilte Isteach (which translates from Irish as “Welcome In”) is a brilliant community-based project that brings people together through the power of conversation.
Founded in 2006 by Third Age, a national voluntary organization, the program was designed to help migrants integrate into Irish society by providing free, informal conversational English classes.

💡 How It Works
Unlike a formal school setting, Fáilte Isteach is all about “student-centered” learning in a relaxed environment (often over a cup of tea!).

The Tutors: Classes are primarily led by older volunteers. This creates a beautiful intergenerational and intercultural exchange, where volunteers share their life experience and local knowledge while students share their own cultures.

The Focus: The goal isn’t necessarily perfect grammar; it’s confidence. Conversations focus on “real-life” scenarios, such as:

Visiting a GP or pharmacy.

Talking to teachers at the school gate.

Job interviews and CV preparation.

Understanding local slang and traditions.

The Setting: Small groups or “cafe-style” setups where everyone feels safe to make mistakes and practice at their own pace.

🌍 Why It Matters
For many newcomers—including refugees, international protection applicants, and migrant workers—language is the biggest barrier to “surviving and thriving.” Fáilte Isteach helps break down that barrier by:

Reducing Isolation: Providing a weekly social outlet for people who might otherwise feel lonely.

Building Community: Helping locals and newcomers get to know each other as neighbors, not just strangers.

Empowerment: Giving people the practical tools to navigate Irish systems (health, education, transport) independently.

📍 How to Get Involved
With over 170 groups across all 26 counties in Ireland, there is likely a group near you.

As a Learner: Classes are free and open to all levels. You don’t usually need to register far in advance—just find your local group and show up.

As a Volunteer: You don’t need a teaching qualification to help! If you are a fluent English speaker, patient, and enjoy a good chat, you’re qualified. Training and conversation manuals are provided by the national team.

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Nenagh Library Scrabble Club
2026-12-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-11 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Join us every Friday from 10.30-12.30pm to test your Scrabble skills.
We welcome new and returning Scrabble members each week!
No booking required.

Preschool and Toddler Story-time in Tipperary Town Library
2026-12-04 10:30 - 2026-12-09 23:00, 2026-12-09 00:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-11 10:30 - 2026-12-16 23:00, 2026-12-16 00:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-18 10:30 - 2026-12-23 23:00, 2026-12-23 00:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-25 10:30 - 2026-12-30 23:00 | Tipperary Town, E34 KP60
Tipperary Town Library’s Preschool story-time every Wednesday at 12:30 and Toddler Story-time every Friday at 10:30. For further information please call 052 616 6125.

Nenagh Family Carers Support Group Nenagh Library
2026-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Carers Support Group
A Welcoming Space for Connection and Support
Are you caring for a child, a young adult, or an older person with additional care needs? Family Carers Ireland invites you to our monthly support group at Nenagh Library.
Being a family carer is a rewarding but demanding role. Our group is designed to provide you with a well-deserved break from your routine and a chance to meet others who truly understand the caregiving journey.

When & Where
Date: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Nenagh Library, Co. Tipperary

Why Join Us?
This is a non-judgmental, friendly environment where you can:
Connect: Meet other family carers in the Nenagh area.
Share: Engage in open discussion and share experiences.
Support: Give and receive support in a safe space.

Learn: Discover the wide range of FREE services and supports provided by Family Carers Ireland.

Contact & More Information
Whether you have been a carer for years or are just starting out, everyone is welcome. No formal registration is required—just come along!
Phone: Jean Ryan 086 780 7892email: jryan@familycarers.ie
Freephone Careline: 1800 24 07 24
Website: familycarers.ie

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Thurles Library Adult Craft Group
2026-12-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
Every Monday morning, 10:30am-12:30pm.
Bring your craft materials with you and enjoy friendly conversation in the Community Space in Thurles Library.
Contact us on 052-616-6131 for more information.
**Please note that this event will not take place on the Monday of a Bank Holiday weekend**

Thurles Library's 7-9 Book Club
2026-12-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
🐛🚀 Turn the page to fun! 📚🦄

On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 3:30pm! All are welcome!
Call 052 616 6131 to secure your place!

We look forward to seeing you there!

[NOTE] The 7-9 Book Club will run on the second Wednesday of every month, unless stated otherwise. We will contact the members if any changes occur!

Book Club
2026-12-09 18:30 - 19:30
Book Club in Roscrea Library on the second Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
New members welcome.
If interested, contact Jake at 0877485719.

Clonmel Library Breastfeeding Support Group
2026-12-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Clonmel Library, E91 YW66
This support group, facilitated by a Public Healthy Nurse/Lactation Consultant, provides an opportunity to meet with other breastfeeding mothers and babies for breastfeeding support and to chat about any issues that may arise.

The group meets in the exhibition space of Clonmel Library on the Second and Fourth Thursday of every month from 11am to 12:30pm.

For more information, contact your PHN.

Nenagh Active Retirement Association
2026-12-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-12-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Active Retirement Association
Active Retirement Ireland Mission:
“Active Retirement Ireland will reach out to all older people to stop loneliness through friendship and support”
– Mission Statement, Active Retirement Ireland Strategic Plan ( https://activeirl.ie/ari-mission/)

We are a local social group that meets every fortnight in Nenagh Library. We organise information sessions about topics that concern older people, day trips and short group holidays. New members are welcome so just drop into Nenagh Library Thursday afternoon at 2.30 to see what goes on and have a cup of tea with us.
For more information please contact Kathleen Tucker on (083) 3048669

Nenagh Library Craft Circle
2026-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Nenagh Library, E45 AK50
Nenagh Library Crafting Club

Join us on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month @ 11am to 1.00pm for knitting, sewing, embroidery & patchwork etc.

All are welcome.

Share a Stitch, Enjoy a chat over a cuppa!
For more information, please contact Carmel Fitzsimons on (086) 8179519 or Margaret Spellman on (086) 3834083

Thurles Library's 10-12 Book Club
2026-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Thurles Library, E41 K802
🐉⚔️ Join the quest for awesome books! 📚🐉✨
On the 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 3:30pm! All are welcome!
Call 052 616 6131 to secure your place!

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

[NOTE] The 10-12 Book Club will run on the third Wednesday of every month, unless stated otherwise. We will contact the members if any changes occur!
