This week is one for the local history enthusiasts!
We mark the 200 year anniversary of Clonmel's mysterious, star-crossed lovers, Anna Grubb and Frederick Close, along with an exhibition and talk on the town's Quaker history. There's multiple art exhibitions, an ever-increasing selection of classes, and live music all week.
And don't forget, the launch of Battle of the Bands is this Sunday! Get your applications in by Friday 20th to be in with a chance.
Daily
Lilla Perry • Exhibition of works by Clonmel painter (1888–1974) • Tipperary Museum of Hidden History
Liminal Imprints • Exploring how migration and place shape identity • STAC Gallery
Urban Canopy • Group exhibition exploring the relationship between trees and our urban landscape • Linn Gallery
Clonmel in the 19th Century and the Quaker Community • Exhibition highlighting the history of Clonmel’s Quaker community in the 19th century • Clonmel Library
Wednesday 18/Feb
10:30 Creative Writing Group • Share your ideas and spark your creativity • Clonmel Library
19:00–21:00 Sew Social • Practice your sewing skills, bring your own machine or use ours • The Circular Square
19:15 Set Dancing Class • Get active and meet new friends • Clerihan Community Hall
20:00 Karaoke Night • Hosted by DJ Butler • Lonergan's
20:00–21:00 Salsa Cubana • Class for beginners • The Coachman
21:00 Sin a bhfuil • Ballad session • Carey's
Thursday 19/Feb
10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • A friendly place to meet, chat, and work on projects together • Fethard Town Park
10:00–12:30 Vintage Tea Morning • For Clonmel Daffodil Day Launch • Place4U
11:15 Ciorcal Comhrá • Informal conversational Irish group for all • Clonmel Library
12:00–13:00 Chair Yoga • Mixed class, no experience necessary • Clerihan Community Hall
18:30 Mat Pilates • Until 5/March • Clerihan Community Hall
19:30 Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer • One-man theatre show • Abymill Theatre
20:00 Bingo Night • By Fethard Ladies' Football, bus service from Clonmel • Fethard Ballroom
20:00 Cards Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House
20:00–22:30 Emma Langford Trio • Singer-songwriter with a unique spin on the sound of Irish Folk • Raheen House hotel
20:30 Table Quiz • For Uproar Choir; raffle and spot prices • The Coachman
20:30 Thirsty Thursday • Live DJ on the night • Gleeson's
21:00 Open Mic with Dave Hastie • Show what you've got, or just enjoy the talent! • Lonergan's
21:30 Vincent Vaughan • Live music • Moran's
Friday 20/Feb
10:30–12:30 Set Dance Class • Set, ceilí, line, and social dancing; beginners welcomed • St. Oliver Parish Centre
16:00–17:00 Children's Choir • Practice every Friday, ages 6–13 • St. Oliver Parish Centre
16:00 Toddler Storytime • Short stories, rhymes, songs, and lots of giggles • Clonmel Library
20:00 Clerihan Men's Shed Bingo • Clerihan Community Hall
20:00 Darts Night • Join a team or bring yours • Halfway House
21:00 Fred's Session • Eclectic jam session; tunes, poems, jokes; all are welcome • Fozzy's
21:30 Hair of the Dog • Live music • Lonergan's
21:30 Seamus Hennessy • Live music • Wheat Bar & Bistro
21:30 Twiggy • Live Music • Gleeson's
22:00 Waterloo • ABBA tribute band • The Coachman
Saturday 21/Feb
9:30–14:00 Farmers Market • St. Peter & Paul CBS
9:30–10:30 Parkrun • Timed 5k for all ages and abilities • Gashouse Bridge
10:00–13:00 Roaming in Italy • 3 week watercolour demonstration series by artist Rutuja Kulkarni • Tipperary Museum of Hidden History
14:00 Junior Chess Club • For kids who already know the basics of chess and want to level up their skills • Clonmel Library
14:00 Solidarity with Palestine • Come stand with the people of Palestine • Main Guard
20:00 Fethard Choral Group • New members are always welcome • Presentation Convent Chapel, Fethard
21:30 Conor O'Gorman • Live music • Bennigan's
21:30 Sophie & Richie • Live Music • Wheat Bar & Bistro
21:30 The Irish Claddagh • Live music • Lonergan's
21:30 Tommy & Niall • Acoustic duo covering trad, rock, pop & folk • Gleeson's
22:00 Dom • Live music • Carey's
22:00 Kacey D • Live music • The Coachman
Sunday 22/Feb
10:00 Peaks Mountaineering Club • Grade 2/3 walks in the Comeragh Mountains led by experienced walkers, new members can avail of 2 free walks • Eldon's
10:00–11:00 Sunday Morning Yoga • Mixed class, no experience necessary • Clerihan Community Hall
15:00 Commemoration Service for Anna Grubb & Frederick Close • Laying of wreaths on both graves followed by refreshments • Old St. Mary's Church
17:00 Lorraine & Caoimhe • Contemporary Irish folk/trad • The Coachman
18:30 Battle of the Bands Launch Night • With Sun Merchant plus guests Southbound Kings, Shining in Carrie, KYB & Catalysts • Gleeson's
20:00–22:00 Shredder's Sit Down Sessions • A relaxing evening of music hosted by Louis Quirke and Derek Stamp, all welcome to play along • Lonergan's
20:30 Social Dancing • Live music by Pat Daly • Fethard Ballroom
Monday 23/Feb
10:00–12:00 Bridge Club • Join us for a social game of bridge, refreshments served • Clonmel Bridge Centre
16:00–17:00 Art Classes for Teens • Unleash your creativity with local artist Marine Kearney • Clonmel Library
19:00 Ballroom Dancing Classes • For beginners and improvers • Fethard Ballroom
19:00 Clonmel Camera Club • The Coachman
20:00 Monday Bingo • Hillview Sports Club
21:00 Gleeson's Open Jam • Jam session • Gleeson's
21:00 Ryans and Friends • Trad session, bringing the best of Irish traditional music • Baker's
Tuesday 24/Feb
10:00–12:00 Fethard Men's Shed • A friendly place to meet, chat, and work on projects together • Fethard Town Park
10:30–12:30 Clonmel Craft Circle • An informal group for people who love crafting • Clonmel Library
11:30–13:00 Memory Café • For those living with dementia, their families and carers • Fethard Day Care Centre
12:00–14:00 End of Year Display • One-day display by Tipperary FET College students • Showgrounds Shopping Centre
14:00–16:00 Bridge Club • Join us for a social game of bridge, refreshments served • Clonmel Bridge Centre
20:15–21:15 Bachata Dance • Class for Beginners • The Coachman
Wednesday 25/Feb
14:00–16:00 Age Friendly Film Club • Films from yesteryear, then tea and biscuits • Clonmel Library
14:30–16:00 Toy Library • Borrow, return, repeat • The Circular Square
18:30 The Varied Lives of Clonmel Quaker Women • Lecture by Clodagh Grubb • Clonmel Library
19:15 Set Dancing Class • Get active and meet new friends • Clerihan Community Hall
20:00 Karaoke Night • Hosted by Louis Quirke • Lonergan's
20:00–21:00 Salsa Cubana • Class for beginners • The Coachman
21:00 Sin a bhfuil • Ballad session • Carey's
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