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Ancient Art Of Book Folding Revived At Cashel Library

A Reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

There remain four spaces only left for the workshop“Make a Birdbox from Recycled Materials” with Elke Wilson on tomorrow, Thursday March 13th, commencing at 2.30pm sharp.

This is a workshop which revives the ancient art of book folding, utilising recycled books and other materials to make attractive Bird Boxes.

Note Please: With 4 spaces only remaining, booking is essential to this FREE event. Please contact Tel. Number 062 63829.

Visitors can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Three Upcoming Events During Mná Month At Cashel Library.

A reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

Friends,

Three Upcoming Events Taking Place During Mná Month At Cashel Library

(No. 1) Saturday 8th March at 11:00am – Circle Dancing on International Women’s Day with Ms Tracey Tobin (only 3 spaces left).
Circle Dance is a gentle, healing way to bring body, mind and spirit together. This workshop helps to relieve daily stress and release creative energy. Let your mind learn from your body.
Booking is essential to this FREE event by Telephoning 062-63825.

(No. 2) Monday 10th March at 11:00am – Comhrá sa Leabharlann/Conversation as Gaeilge. A film discussion Ag Siúil le Sceilte with Mr John G. O’Dwyer
All are welcome to attend.

(No. 3) Tuesday 11th March at 7:00pm – “Petronell Grubb was a little girl from Cashel….”.
On October 13th 1919 a young girl from Cashel died of Typhoid. The museum displays many emotive personal items belonging to Petronell, her leather gloves, silver cutlery set and locks of her beautiful hair. Many local singers, poets and artists have been moved to respond creatively. We showcase these artefacts and audiences are invited to listen to songs and poems.
Promises to be a memorable event. (A Hidden History joint Library and Museum Project).
All are welcome to attend.

Visitors can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles, Wins SDG Junk-Kouture World Final Award.

Congratulations to the winner of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award entitled ‘Vision Zero’, represented by Christina Whelan, Tara Johnson and Caitlin Cussen pupils of the Ursuline Secondary School, here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Ten teams represented Ireland at the Junk Kouture World Final held in Dublin last evening, together with 50 other finalists from the UK, US, Italy, France and the UAE.

Inspired by the Road Safety Authorities (RSA) Vision Zero campaign and a personal bike accident, ‘Vision Zero’ raises awareness of road safety.

**Pictured Above: Teachers Mr Michael English & Ms Erica Flanagan with Award Winners Ms Christina Whelan, Ms Tara Johnson & Ms Caitlin Cussen.**

Junk Kouture was founded in Ireland in 2010 by entrepreneur Troy Armour from County Donegal, with a simple yet powerful mission – to enrich and empower the lives of young people through creativity and sustainability.
Since the beginning, students have been challenged to create wearable designs from recycled materials, celebrating creative and innovative talent, while driving behavioural change toward sustainability, creating the change makers of tomorrow, and ensuring inclusivity and diversity which is at the cornerstone of everything undertaken.

Coffee Morning Saturday March 8th, In Support Of Women’s Aid.

Cashel Garda Station are to host a Coffee Morning, on Saturday March 8th next, 2025 in conjunction with Women’s aid National day.

Women’s Aid is a national feminist organisation working to prevent and address the prevalence of domestic abuse within Irish society; how it impacts especially women during pregnancy and how employers can lead in addressing domestic abuse within the workplace.

The coffee morning will run from 11:00am until 1:00pm and the public are invited to pop in for something nice, to help support a worthy cause or even for a bit of advice or information.

Mná Month Cashel-Art Exhibition Launch.

A Reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

The public are invited to the Mná Month March Art Exhibition Launch by local artist Ms Joan O’Brien.

Ms O’Brien’s exhibition will feature her paintings, which study the female essence and her emotions.

The launch will take place on tommorow evening, Tuesday 4th March from 6:00pm with refreshments served.

Other events taking place, during March 2025 at Cashel Library, can be found HERE

Visitors can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).