Film Music Visual Arts Book Clubs Theatre Talks Tipperary May 17
Hello again everyone, it s that time of year, when we welcome summer and Bealtaine. We re delighted, once again, to play our part in Ireland s national festival celebrating the arts and creativity throughout our lives. Programmes run throughout May all over Ireland and we have a particularly busy month of activities in which communities all over the county participate and enjoy. Here in Tipperary, premier county that we are, we ll have a busy month of performances, film screenings, community projects and commissions throughout the County Arts, Libraries and Museums services. As usual most events are free or subsidised and we invite you to join in, get involved or take part in our projects. Tá fáilte roimh cách páirt a ghlacadh i ceiliúradh na Feile Bealtaine.
LAUNCH TALKS Festival Launch Rituals and other Stories Talks and associated programme To celebrate the launch of the Tipperary Bealtaine Festival 2017 we are hosting a special event at Clonmel Library on 27th April at 1pm. This year a new addition to our touring music programme, soprano Gina Oberoi will perform at the event, we will have a screening of the National Bealtaine Deirdre O Mahony commissioned work FIRST CITIZEN S SPEAK and tunes from Aidan O Donnell. Booking details: please let us know if you d like to join us on Thursday 27th April by email: mary.quigley@tipperarycoco.ie Phone: 0761 06 500 For Active Retirement Groups and Care Centre Bookings please advise us of numbers attending. Tipperary County Museum Mick Delahunty Square, Clonmel Saturday 6th May 2017. Contact: Tel 076 1065254 10.30am The Mother and Child Scheme The Mother and Child controversy, long associated in the public mind as the rupture in Church State relations between a bishop and a government minister, was in reality a far more complicated affair. Join UCC historian Andrew McCarthy as he looks at the origins of the scheme in the 1945 Health Bill, tracing the range of opposition to the scheme from medical, political, clerical, educational, personal and administrative. 2pm Celebrating the seasons Celebrating the changing seasons through festivals has always played a major part in the lives of people in rural Ireland. The four quarter days, St Brigid s Day, Bealtaine, Lúnasa and Samhain were seasonal markers. In this discussion, Clodagh Doyle of the National Museum of Ireland (Castlebar) will enlighten us as to the origins of these Christian festivals., This lecture takes us on a journey beginning with the customs of Bealtaine and continuing full circle through the yearly round of festivals. Thurles Library Saturday 20 May 3pm Contact: 0504 29720 /0504 29278 Join us for the launch of Tipperary Historical Journal 2017 by Professor Mike Cronin, Boston College, Dublin.
VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS Ritual and other stories - commission Tipperary Bealtaine 2017 has commissioned artist Patricia Looby to consider, with both of these Museum talks in mind, the rituals and stories associated with images of the Madonna and Child and the tradition of the May Altar. This was present in many Irish homes right up to the 1980s. Patricia is bringing together students from her students at Patrician Presentation Secondary school and the Day Care Centre group to explore and consider statuary and images associated with May altars. A selection of Pat s own work and that of her Day Care collaborators will be shown at The Tipperary County Museum in Clonmel in late May. Fethard Day Care Centre Tipperary County Museum,Clonmel Looking at Lace with Giordana Giache In this day long talk and workshop, Limerick School of Art and Design lecturer Giordana Giache will talk about the history of lacemaking and in particular of the importance of Limerick lace which is strongly connected to East Clare and Tipperary. Also she will explore recent lace making and its place in recent art and design. The talk will be followed by a workshop on understanding lace stitches and creating them on a large scale to show lace in a modern setting. Quay Arts Gallery, Ballina 061 622487 Sunday 7 May 10am - 3pm
VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS Self Portrait with Therry Rudin & Patricia Hurl Self-portraits by their nature are an exercise in self-reflection. The first instinct is to regard ones- self in a mirror, and proceed from there - often taking a pen or pencil in hand and struggling to realise a likeness. However, the image you see is in reverse of what everybody else can see. More importantly, it can only give a single perspective of whom you are as a person. Using a range of materials such as collected objects used to create, letters and stories, artists Therry Rudin and Patricia Hurl will present a talk and a series of workshops on self portraiture, culminating in a public showing of the outcomes of the work at Damer House Gallery, Roscrea. Damer House Gallery, Roscrea damerhousegallery @gmail.com Seconds of our time with Brigid Teehan Seconds of our time is a collection of fragments - voices, words and objects, to create an experimental film. A collaborative project between the Day Care Centre, Irishtown, Clonmel and artist Brigid Teehan, participants will introduce the group to the technique of Stop Motion Animation. The project will run throughout May and be shown on June 1 st at the Day Care Centre. Day Care Centre, Irishtown, Clonmel Facebook: Beehouse Arts or www.beehousearts.ie
VISUAL ARTS & Crafts in Libraries VISUAL ARTS & Crafts in Libraries Cahir Library Nenagh Library Roscrea Library Clonmel Library Contact: 052 7442075 Contact: 067 34404 Contact: 0505 22032 Contact: 052 6124545 Craft Group Meeting - Card making and jewellery, every Monday 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Knitting, crochet, embroidery and tapestry every Friday 10am to 12:30pm Button craft with Mary Jenkins Tuesday 9 May 2pm to 3:30pm Flower arranging demonstration Tuesday May 16 from 3pm to 4pm Visual Art with Tina Looby Tuesday 23 May 2pm to 3:30pm Cashel Library Contact: 062 63825 Cashel Library Craft Circle group meeting every Wednesday from 10:00am- 12noon. New members always welcome. Borrisokane Library Contact: 067 27199 Nenagh Knitting Circle Tuesday 30 May at 5:45pm (join us on the last Tuesday of every month) Sewing Workshop: Make a smart tote bag Wednesday 24 May 10am to 2pm. Tea/Coffee & Light refreshments will be served. Kiloran Art Group Nenagh Library where Kiloran Art Group will launch their latest collection on Saturday afternoon, 13th May at 2:30pm. The Kiloran Art Group are a group of amateur artists who with their tutor, Josie Croft, meet weekly to pursue their passion for painting. Artist and Illustrator Carine Arnakis Also exhibiting with us for the month of May is the artist and illustrator Carine Arnakis. Carine s work includes illustrations, graphics, fine art, character art and freehand drawing and we are very much looking forward to this, her first exhibition in Nenagh library. Roscrea Knitting Group Every Wednesday- 7pm to 8pm Thurles Library Contact: 0504 29720 2 Workshop Demonstrations by the Spike Quilters Friday 12 May, in The Gallery from 11am to 12noon & from 2:30pm to 3:30pm All Hands Together Exhibition Launch in The Gallery by the Spike Quilters Littleton on Tuesday, 9 May. The exhibition will be open to the public from Wednesday 10 May to Tuesday 30 May. 4 Portraiture Drawing Classes Also in Thurles, on Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 May from 10:30am to 12:30pm, we host 4 Portraiture Drawing Classes (charcoal/ pencil) with artist Mary Finn in The Community Space. Suitable for beginners and accomplished artists. See www.maryfinnart. com for more information about the artist. Booking Essential- limited to 12 places overall. Craft Group will meet The group will meet on Tuesday 9 and Tuesday 23 May at 10:30am Work by Mary Mackey We host an exhibition of work by Mary Mackey from 1-6 May and from 22 May to 2 June, we host the Art Escape Art Group Exhibition. Templemore Library Contact: 0504 32555 Nature/ Wildlife photographs by Eamon Brennan A month long Photography Exhibition Also look out for our sketching classes with Joe Hyde Tipperary Town Library Contact: 062 51761 Exhibition of Work from St. Vincent s Day Care centre Will run for the month of May. Art & Drawing Tuesday 30 May- Art with Regina Nenagh Knitting Circle open night Be inspired to create knitting, crochet, patchwork projects of your own. Nenagh Library. Nenagh Knitting Circle will hold an open night on Tuesday 30 May at 5:45pm to 7:30pm. This is open to all and light refreshments will be served. Contact: 067 34404
Theatre Theatre Old Flames Touring throughout Tipperary with Brian Leyden with Seamie O Dowd Old Flames blends the stories of writer Brian Leyden with music by the multiinstrumentalist Seamie O Dowd in a warmhearted look at romance and courtship, house-dances, dowries and matchmaking, school day love notes, radio memories, bereavement and retirement. Old Flames will light up fond memories for many of you and maybe even rekindle a romantic fire or two Tipperary Bealtaine 2017 Feature Event Lorrha Active Retirement Association St. Rudhan s Community Hall Wed 24 May 2.30pm Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir Thursday 25 May 8.15pm Ballyporeen Community Hall Friday 26 May 8pm God has no Country Donal Courtney s one man show tells the true story of the struggles encountered by Irish priest Monsignor Hugh O Flaherty and his colleagues in Rome during the Second World War. The story follows O Flaherty s torment as he has to act in defence of those suffering under the tyranny of the Fascists. The play also reflects on his upbringing and education in Killarney and how joining the priesthood protecting him from involvement in The War of Independence. Told with humour and sensitivity, God Has No Country brings the heroic deeds and achievements of this extraordinary man to a wider audience. The Source, Thurles Saturday 13 May 8pm Contact: 0504 90204 Supported by Tipperary Bealtaine 2017
MUSIC The Music Programme is a centrepiece of our offering and is a featured Tipperary Bealtaine 2017 event. We welcome our musician friends back into the fold and add a new face or two to the offering. Aidan & Aine O Donnell TG4 Young Musician of the year Aidan O Donnell takes to the road with Aine to entertain audiences throughout the county. They have both performed extensively nationally and internationally and play a range of instruments. On this very special tour with Aidan on fiddle and Aine on accordion and vocals, they are sure to delight audiences wherever they go. Eileen O Brien Minogue & Nora Butler Swan No Tipperary Bealtaine Festival would be complete without Eileen and Nora as once again they blend the unique and award winning voice of Nora with the renowned fiddle playing of Eileen. Both musicians come from family backgrounds steeped in the Irish tradition. Musical Memories with Fran Garry & Pat Marnane Fran and Pat will sing everybody s favourite songs, past and present. In fact audiences are welcome to sing along and if they feel inclined to join Fran and Pat for a solo! Touring throughout Tipperary Bealtaine 2017. Operatic Delights MUSIC New to the Tipperary Bealtaine team is Gina Oberoi who together with accompanist Suzanne Buttimer will regale audiences with a programme of popular opera, musical theatre and some Irish songs. Ard Mhuire, Nenagh Tue 9 May 11.30am Sue Ryder, Nenagh Tue 9 May 2.30pm Templemore Day Care Tue 16 May 11.30am Roscrea Active Retirement Community Hall Tue 16 May 2.30pm Newport Day Care Centre Thur 18 May 11.30am St. Conlon s Home, Nenagh Thur 18 May 2.30 Cashel Day Care Centre Thur 25 May 11.30am Carrig Active Retirement Carrig Community Hall Thur 25 May 3pm Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home, Roscrea Wed 10 May 11.30am Cjordan Active Retirement GAA Pavillion, Cloughjordan Open Every: All Welcome FREE Wed 10 May 2.30pm Golden Years Day Care Centre, Thurles Thur 11 May 11am Community Hospital of Assumption, Thurles Thur 11 May 2pm Portroe over 60 s Killoran Hall Tue 23rd 2.30pm Cappawhite Day Care Centre Thur 4 May 11am St. Vincents Day Care, Tipp Town Thur4 May 2.30pm...and even more music Stefan Grace & Eamon Murphy Cashel Library on Wednesday 24 May at 11am, we welcome everyone for Music and Coffee / Tea Morning. Contact: 062 63825 Cahir Day Care Centre Tue 2 May 11.30am Burncourt Committee Centre, Burncourt Tue 2 May 2.30pm Open Event: FREE Booking: 087/6967661 Fethard Day Care Centre Wed 3 May 11am Holycross Sue Ryder Centre Wed 3 May 2.30pm The Monk s Musicians At Thurles Library on Friday 26 May 11:00am till 12 noon, join us for Music and Coffee / Tea Morning in The Gallery. Contact: 0504 29720
FILM FILM Featured film for Tipperary Bealtaine 2017 is the much loved Jailhouse Rock It s 40 years since The King died and Tipperary Bealtaine is screening arguably everybody s favourite Elvis movie, Jailhouse Rock. 60 years since its release, a box office smash hit in its day, Jailhouse Rock tells the story of a young man named Vince Everett who is sentenced to prison for manslaughter. While in prison, Vince is mentored by his cellmate Hunk Houghton who helps develop Everett s musical ability. After being released from jail, Vince meets a music promoter who helps launch his musical career. Along the way, as Vince s stardom rises, it starts to strain and test his personal relationships. Perhaps his greatest moment on screen, Elvis rock-and-roll persona is exemplified in the Jailhouse Rock dance sequence which remains one of the most memorable musical numbers in Hollywood history. So get your dancing shoes on and join us for these memorable screenings throughout the county! Dare to be Wild Access Cinema Young Irish garden designer Mary Reynolds (Emma Greenwell, Love & Friendship) is determined to win the major prize at the Chelsea Flower Show, and travels to Ethiopia to persuade gifted botanist Christy Collard (Tom Hughes, About Time) to help her. Christy is more concerned with his vital irrigation projects, but his reluctance evaporates when she manages to win his heart in this unusual and compelling romantic drama. Meetings with Ivor Access Cinema Ivor Browne has been a central figure in Irish mental health for many decades. Some people wish he wasn t. Yet many people owe their lives to him. Browne somehow managed to be part of the establishment while still being one of its greatest critics. His pioneering and often controversial lifelong work on behalf of the many who cannot speak for themselves is notable. Alan Gilsenan s new film captures the essence of this extraordinary human being. With contributions from Tommy Tiernan, Tom Murphy, Mary Coughlan, Sebastian Barry, Nell McCafferty and others. Brewery Lane Jailhouse Rock Tue 23 May 8:15pm Open Event Contact: 086 127 4736 Brewery Lane Dare to be Wild Tue 9 May 8:15pm Open Event Contact: 086 127 4736 The Source Jailhouse Rock 19 May 8pm Contact: 0504 90204 www.thesourceartscentre.ie The Source Meetings with Ivor 3 May 8pm Nenagh Arts Centre Jailhouse Rock 18 May 8pm Contact: 067 34400 www.nenagharts.com Surprise Movie Night Also check out our surprise movie night at Cashel Library on Tuesday 23 May at 7:00pm. Contact: 062 63825
OTHER EVENTS OTHER EVENTS Mens Shed Roadshows For the first time ever as part of Tipperary Bealtaine, we host Mens Shed Roadshows. Men s Sheds is a community-based, noncommercial organisation Men s Sheds are open to all men where the primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. Join us throughout the county and hear about our activities and interests: Borrisokane Library Tuesday 23 May Borrisokane Mens Shed Roadshow promotional display 2pm to 5:30pm Contact: 067 27199 Cahir Library Saturday 13 May 11am to 1pm Cahir Mens Shed Roadshow Information Day Contact: 052 7442075 Cashel Library Thursday 25 May 10am-1pm Cashel Mens Shed Roadshow promotional display Contact: 062 63825 Nenagh Library Mon 22 & Tue 23 May (mornings) Nenagh Mens Shed Roadshow with Info & promotional display Contact: 067 34404 Thurles Library Wed 17 & Thur 18 May Thurles Men s Shed Roadshow promotional display in The Gallery Contact: 0504 29720 Book Clubs Cashel Contact: 062 63825 Evening book club meets once a month on a Tuesday night & morning book club once a month on a Wednesday morning. Nenagh Library The adult afternoon book club, which normally meets on the first afternoon of the month will, due to the May Bank Holiday weekend, now meet on Monday 8th May at 2.30pm. Contact: 067 34404 Templemore Library Contact: 0504 32555 Templemore Adult Book Club will meet on Thursday 25 May at 7pm (and the last Thursday of every month) Clonmel Library Contact: 052 6124545 Adult Book Groups will meet on Wednesday 3rd, 10th or 17th at 7pm. We will also host a morning meeting of the Adult Book Club on Monday 8th May at 11am Other Talks & Information Sessions Cahir Library Ann Darcy Clinic talks about Nutrition On Monday 15 May 3pm to 4pm, Ann Darcy Clinic talks about Nutrition Chinese medicine perspective On Thursday 18 May 2pm to 3pm Helena Fitzgerald shares her insights into self-care from a Chinese medicine perspective with. Contact: 052 744205 Orchid care from Michele Seward And on Thursday 11 May 2pm to 3:30pm, we hear about Orchid care from Michele Seward Contact: 052 7442075 Clonmel Library Celebration of Creativity We will display information from agencies, clubs and groups to promote an active and positive retirement life stage. We will celebrate Tipperary Bealtaine 2017 with a weekly event to inform people of the wealth of clubs, groups, agencies etc. that can help people to enjoy an active and involved retirement. One free event each week which will include a talk from a dietician, information on being active, Volunteering and joining a local craft group. Women s Discussion Group Also at Clonmel Library, we host a Women s Discussion Group on Wednesdays from 10.00-12.00pm Contact: 052 6124545 Templemore Library Contact: 0504 32555 Swallows, Swifts and Sand Martins On Thursday 4 May at 7:30 pm, we host a summery talk by Sean Kingston on Swallows, Swifts and Sand Martins - Summer Bird Visitors to Tipperary and again on Thursday 18th May at 7:30 pm, we gain some insights into the Secret Life of House Sparrows.
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: 0761 06 5000 E: mary.quigley@ tipperarycoco.ie www.tipperarycoco.ie Tipperary County Council Library Service, Castle Avenue, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. T: 0761 06 5000 E: eobrien@tipperarylibraries.ie www.tipperarycoco.ie