No, our H1 heading does not denote a spelling mistake to which we admit to being often prone. Our modern Irish ‘Éire’ initially evolved from an old Irish word ‘Ériu’. Ériu was the name of a Gaelic goddess, same believed to have been the matron goddess of a sovereign Ireland, or possibly a goddess of the land.
Have you ever observed a ghost?
Which brings me to news emanating from our sister town of Cashel, Co. Tipperary, (latter just a 20 minute drive from Thurles via the M8 or the R639 [22.3 km] ). We travel next to Cashel Library, situated at St. Francis Abbey, Friar St, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, which will host a number of events over Halloween for both adults and children, thus celebrating this age-old tradition.
Adult Event
It is here that a resident historian and well known designated “Witch”, (latter in day light possibly better known as Ms Maura Barrett), will give a lecture on ‘Halloween Traditions’ and discuss in detail “ghosts” that are specific to Ériu (Ireland).
This event takes will take place on Tuesday 29th of October at 7:00pm and is for adults only. Patrons and other interested parties are invited to come by for a“spell”, and dressing up is both optional and acceptable. This event promises to be a fun but a scary occasion and refreshments will be served.
Children’s Events
Mum and Dad please note: Children will not be forgotten in the same venue with “Halloween Storytime”, all thanks to Children Services Manager Ms Aoife Moore. This latter event will take place on Thursday 31st of October, beginning at 3.30pm sharp. Dressing up as your favourite ghost is suggested.
In addition, they are showing the film “Casper” on Tuesday 29th of October, at 2:30pm and fancy dress is also optional for this most enjoyable of events.
Bookings are essential for all events and can be made by simply calling Cashel Library on Tel: 062 63825, during official opening hours.
“Just another few events for children here in Thurles library! Trying to keep everybody busy this month!
Saturday 12th October:
A “Dress The Scarecrow” workshop will be held at Thurles library. Note: Scarecrows are being provided, so do bring along some old clothes to dress your scarecrow. This event is suitable for primary school children aged 8 – 12yrs.
A prize will be given on the day for the best dressed scarecrow. Event bookable via Telephone No. 0761-06-6131.
Thursday 31st October:
It’s getting close to that time of year again – Halloween! Please do join us in Thurles library, for a day full of Halloween fun starting with our “Toddler Story-time” at 11:00am.
Tony Baloney will cause “Magic Mayhem” from 2:30pm with his magic show! So don’t miss a trick, do book your child’s name in before the spaces disappear! Telephone No. 0761-06-6131
Finally we will host a “Halloween Story Time” for children over 6yrs, from 3:45pm. Come listen to some great stories like “Room On A Broom”, “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything”, followed by an oppertunity to “dance – dance – dance” to some great music, to complete this upcoming very busy day with the staff of Thurles library.”
Note Please: Booking is essential for all events [Again Phone 0761-06-6131] and fancy dress is optional!
“A very happy, spooky Halloween to all our young patrons.” – Suzanne Brosnan
“A Dementia Awareness Evening will take place in Thurles Library, Cathedral Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, on Tuesday 15th October at 6:00pm sharp.
Guest speakers on the night will include Ms Amy Murphy(Dementia Advisor with the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland) and Ms Kathy Ryan(Chairperson of the Dementia Ireland Working Group).”
Bookings to this event can be made by phone via TelephoneNo: 0761-06-6131.
The auction will comprise of furniture, equestrian and other paintings, miniatures, prints, silver, Chinese porcelain, sporting guns, garden furniture, books, and maps. A 4ft 6in, 18th-century rosewood, French bed, latter understood to have belonged to the Empress Joséphine (1763 – 1814), first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, is included in the items expected to go on sale.
Note: A short 4ft 6in bed does not necessarily mean that people were shorter in the 17th/18th century. Rather people often chose to slept sitting up, in the real belief that for health reasons this was a safer option. By sleeping lying flat out, evil spirits could more easily enter your body as you slept, and your soul could more easily escape from your body.
“Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my Soul to keep, If I should die before I ‘wake, I pray the Lord my Soul to take.”
Lots can be viewed at Glengarriff, Thurles, from 10am-5pm tomorrow Monday, September 30th and as already stated the auction will be held in the Anner Hotel at 11:00am the following day.
The Summer Stars Reading Challenge has drawn to a close for 2019 in Thurles Library. Please return your reading cards to the library staff to be included in the medal presentation. This year the presentation will take place on Saturday 14th September at 2:30pm.
Horgan Magic comes to Thurles Library
Magic Show On the same afternoon (Saturday 14th September) we will also host a magic show from 3:00pm with magician Graham Horgan!
All children who have returned cards will receive a reminder text before this event.
We look forward to meeting all of our Thurles Summer Stars!
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