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The new Nationalist looks back

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:57:53 GMT

As part of our new compact-size paper we aim to run a Nostalgia Page on a regular basis in ‘The Nationalist.’

FETHARD FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:31:28 GMT

Country Markets visit to Fethard.

Dog Show in fethard on sunday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:19 GMT

The Festival Dog Show takes place again this year at 3.30pm on Sunday 23rd by the Town Wall. The Dog Show has proved very popular in previous years - with young and old alike - so it is a great bit of family fun and with a competitive edge thrown in for good measure. All the usual class prizes will be up for grabs again this year: (1) Best Large Dog, (2) Best Small Dog, (3) Dog You Would Like To Take Home, (4) Best Groomed Dog, (5) Best Tail Wagger, (6) Best Dog in Medieval Attire, and (7) Best Dog in Fancy Dress.

Fethard’s Medieval parade on Sunday

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:42:23 GMT

Pupils from Killusty National School preparing their hats for this year’s Medieval Parade on Sunday, June 23.

Carnival Village  by the Wall

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:39:49 GMT

As in former years the Valley Park by the old Town Walls will come alive with Re-enactments, Archery, Children’s Activity Tent, Crafts, Dunking tank, Coin Striking, Stocks and a special treat ‘The Mad Hatter Magic Show’. Humpty Dumpty will also pass by this year and vicious Celtic Warriors will also rampage about the place and Wobbly Circus will entertain the children as in former years. A forge will operate and a stonemason will demonstrate his ancient craft that built the walls in the first place.

Seventh Fethard medieval festival promises a mighty programme of acts and events

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:37:31 GMT

Fethard Medieval Festival, which has been held for the last six years during Heritage Week in late August, has been moved this year to Sunday afternoon, June 23, to form the colourful centrepiece of the first weekend long ‘Fethard Gathering Festival 2013’

Tipperary Summer Lecture Series Returns

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:27:58 GMT

Given the overwhelming support for and attendance at last year’s Summer Lecture Series, Tuesday evenings are once again sorted for those of you with an interest in Tipperary’s history and archaeology.

Walkers enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Glen of Aherlow

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:41:58 GMT

The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival took place over the June Bank Holiday attracting trekkers from all over Ireland and some international visitors too.

Tipp’s Abbey CBS do well at Rockwell blitz

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:39:37 GMT

Actor kicks-off inaugural literary weekend

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:53:10 GMT

The Tipperary Excel kicked off its inaugural Literary Weekend with a wine reception followed by a very entertaining evening in the company of actor and entrepreneur Peter Sheridan.

Workers who found Carrick gold coins guests at expo opening at National Museum

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:38:43 GMT

Aileen Hahesy

A special day for Grange NS as past pupil and present Munster rugby hero Tommy O’Donnell comes to visit

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:30:13 GMT

There was great excitement on Friday, May 24 as past pupil, Munster rugby player of the year and current member of the Irish senior rugby squad, Tommy O’Donnell visited Grange N.S.

Acts will illuminate the Mitchelstown Caves

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:32:58 GMT

For the third year running a magical series of performances from a host of acts will take place in the enchanted surroundings of a dark, damp cavern on the border of Cork and Tipperary.

St. Mary’s Choral Society has high hopes for AIMS Awards

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:46:24 GMT

All roads lead to Killarney this coming weekend, where the annual Association of Irish Musical Society Awards (the musical societies’ equivalent of the Oscars) takes place in the Gleneagle Hotel.

Midsummer’s concert at Crocanoir

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:54:07 GMT

Tickets now on sale for the Midsummer’s concert at Crocanoir on Friday, June 21, with outstanding trio: Mick McCauley, Winifred Horan and Colm O Caoimh.

Two great nights of music at The Coachman, Clonmel

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:02:25 GMT

Don’t miss two great night coming up at The Coachman, Parnell Street, Clonmel - John Spillane on June 20 and Morrissey and Daniels on June 22.

Shawn Cuddy makes the trip to Tipp

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:01:51 GMT

A native of Camross, county Laois, Shawn Cuddy is the eldest of a family of seven children. During his early years in show business he performed with his two sisters and eventually, after working in a hospital, driving a truck and performing as a solo artist. Shawn formed his own band and has never looked back since.

Mike Denver’s hot gig in Limerick

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:00:36 GMT

One of the biggest drawing attractions in the country, Mike Denver will play The Greenhills Hotel, Limerick on this Thursday night, June 13.

Clonmel Theatre Guild’s dinner theatre at Raheen House

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:59:16 GMT

Clonmel’s Theatre Guild’s ever popular Dinner Theatre opens tonight (Wednesday 12) in Raheen House Hotel and continues until this coming Saturday night.

Viking battles, music. drama, urban poc fada and glorious weather make it a Clancy festival to remember

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:48:12 GMT