Seasonal Carols From ‘Monks’ In Liberty Square

Seasonal Music from the ‘Monks’

Frequenters of that most traditional of Tipperary drinking establishments ‘The Monks‘, located in Mitchel Street, Thurles, will be in Liberty Square today, Saturday 19th Dec 2015.

Patrons of the Monks public house are well known for their rendition of magnificent live music and ballads, so it is not surprising at this time of year that they should emerge from their hallowed, favoured, watering hole to bring festive cheer to Thurles town centre, during this Christmas period.

The Monks Choir can be found performing outside of Tesco today, singing Christmas Carols and collecting funds for local charities, which we all know desperately need our support so much; particularly at this time of year.

If you miss them today, not to worry, they will be performing outside the A.I.B. bank on the following day Sunday Dec. 20th; once again between 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

On their behalf a big thank you to all who gave so generously on previous years and note all moneys collected will be donated to their chosen charities before Christmas.

So do remember to halt awhile, listen in awe and join in, before dropping a little of your loose change into their collection buckets.

Tipperary Battle Of The Bands 2015

Get Christmas 2015 truly started in Tipperary with an incredible night of live music here in Thurles.

Playing live on Monday night, December 21st 2015, five top bands will compete in the ‘Tipperary Battle of the Bands,’ in Hayes Hotel, Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Model, DJ and TV3 Xposé Presenter, M/s Michelle Doherty – Chosen as MC for ‘Tipperary Battle of the Bands’.

One of the oldest trading Hotels in Ireland; Hayes Hotel in Thurles, will come alive to the beat of top performing Tipperary bands; ‘Haven‘ – (Nenagh & Roscrea), ‘Minus One‘ – (Thurles), ‘Small Fish‘ – (Thurles), ‘Strings and Things‘ – (Thurles) and by no means last ‘The Drive‘ – (Clonmel), all ready and able to battle it out for the honour of winning the much coveted prize of a 3-day professional recording opportunity, together with a ‘Support Slot Performance‘ in The Academy in Dublin.

Master of Ceremonies (MC), (or in this case to be more accurate, ‘Mistress of Ceremonies’) for the evenings music event will be the gorgeous, well known, model, DJ and TV3 Xposé presenter, M/s Michelle Doherty.

The Tipperary Battle of the Bands will be held in the hotels ICON nightclub and the first of the bands will take to the stage at 9:00pm, so don’t be late. There will be drink promotions and music ‘til late’ at this event, but even more importantly those attending this competition will have an opportunity to win a variety of up-and-coming concert tickets; as well as demonstrating support for their favourite band by voting for them on the night. Cost at the door will be €10 – don’t be late.

This is guaranteed to be the ultimate night of live music over the 2015 Christmas Season.

Tipperary Battle of the Bands

CALLING ALL TIPPERARY BANDS! – WE WANT YOU!

Tipperary Battle of the Bands 2015/2016

On Monday, 21st December 2015, the ultimate ‘Tipperary Battle of the Bands’ will commence in Hayes Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

It being 25 years since Ireland’s ground-breaking music festival ‘The Trip to Tipp’, Michael Lowry T.D. has once again joined forces to launch the ultimate Tipperary Battle of the Bands competition. Aimed at supporting and promoting local talent, this initiative will be the biggest “Battle of the Bands” contest in the county; thus showcaseing ‘up-and-coming’ Tipperary talent.

The winning band will receive a 3-day professional recording opportunity, a support slot performance in The Academy and runner-up prizes will include valuable instrument vouchers.

People attending the competition have the opportunity to win a huge selection of concert tickets as well as supporting their favourite band, by voting for them on the night.

Entries are NOW OPEN for ‘Tipperary Battle of the Bands’ and the closing date for applicants is Wednesday, 9th of December at 5:00pm.

Click HERE for Application Form

As part of entry requirements, all members of the band must be aged 18 or over. At least two members of each band must be from County Tipperary and the band must submit a performance of one original song and one cover song. Entries will be narrowed down by an independent judging panel of music experts.

For more information and to receive an application form with terms and conditions contact tippbattleofthebands@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page; Tipperary Battle of the Bands.

Find them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tippbotb

Tipperary’s Anton Banaghan Wowed X Factor Judges

Romanian native and Tipperary resident Anton Banaghan, certainly wowed judges Simon Cowell, Nick Grimshaw, plus lovelies Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Rita Ora on last night’s X Factor, with his impressive rendition of George Ezra’s ‘Budapest’.

The 21-year-old Anton, who moved here to Ireland with his adopted family, received four unanimous ‘Yes’ thumbs up’s from the judging panel after he performed last night on the final audition show of the 2015 X Factor season.

“I’m from County Tipperary and I am a part time bar man. I work in a local pub and they have open ‘mic nights’ where I get up on stage and entertain the locals,” he told the panel

“I have only been singing for about three years. I have not had any lessons. Singing makes me happy and I feel something that you can’t explain sometimes. My dream is to sell records, that’s what I want to do,” he continued.

All fingers will be crossed here in Tipperary for Anton tonight, in the hope that he will be among those selected to make it to the X Factor Bootcamp, under the ‘Boys’ category.

The televised programme goes out on TV3 tonight at 8:00pm.

Go Anton Banaghan, certainly the gorgeous Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is in your corner.

Thurles Social Dance Classes Begin On Tuesday

Still time to polish those dusty dancing shoes, with a six week’s course in social dancing about to commence in The Premier Ballroom, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Tuesday next, September 1st, 2015 at 8.20pm sharp.

These classes are suitable for anyone over 18 years of age, who may wish to learn the very basic steps of social dancing, (i.e. waltz, foxtrot and quickstep etc.).

The classes are ideally suited to the requirements of newly engaged couples, bridesmaids and grooms-men who may be somewhat fearful of participating in that first Wedding Day dance, or indeed it may be for some other future public occasion or simply just for everyday basic enjoyment.

Of course it goes without saying, dancing, apart from obviously being enjoyable and a way of making friends socially, is one of the best forms of physical exercise for those who find themselves glued to a desk 5 days a week.

The total inclusive cost of all 6 classes remains a meagre €20, which covers all the costs associated with this overall six weeks course.

An enjoyable six week course is guaranteed and this event is, as usual being organised and subsidised by the very generous, successful and professional ‘Thurles Club for Dancing.’

Want further information? Why not contact Tom Gleeson on Telephone 087-9732837.