Tomorrow, Wednesday May 14th beginning at 2:00pm sharp until 4:30pm. An Introduction to Photography with Cher Gleeson, Cashel Library.
Unlock the full potential of your phone/camera in this informative and hands-on session. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills this workshop will help you capture stunning images and gain practical insights that you can apply immediately. Perfect for beginners. Booking essential to 062-63825 @ETB @TipperaryCountyCouncil #LibrariesIreland #Bealtaine FREE Event.
Thursday May 15th beginning at 2:00pm sharp until 3:30pm. Stories in Motion: A Theatre Workshop for Adults Cashel Library.
Join in our engaging theatre workshops for adults, where creativity, storytelling and fun take centre stage. No experience needed just bring your enthusiasm! Wear loose clothing on the day! Booking essential 062-63825 @TipperaryCountyCouncil @LibrariesIreland @ETB @CrlTipperary #Bealtaine FREE Event.
Visitorsattending eventscanlocate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
Spotted here in Thurles on Monday last, the first Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) of the season. Native to Ireland and indeed Europe, Cinnabar moths are daytime-flying moths, with distinctive pinkish-red and black wings.
Cinnabar moths measure about 20mm (0.79in) in length with a wingspan of some 32–42mm (1.3–1.7in) and acquires its named from the red mineral Cinnabar, because of the red patches on its predominantly black wings.
Interesting to note that this moth has been introduced into New Zealand, Australia and North America to control Ragwort (latter poisonous to horses and other livestock), on which its larvae feed. This Ragwort diet, eaten by their pale yellow and black striped larvae, leaves them unpalatable to their would-be predators. Females can lay up to 300 eggs, in batches of 30 to 60 on the underside of Ragwort leaves and their caterpillars being voracious eaters; a large population can strip entire patches of ragwort clean, within a very short period of time.
Though not considered very rare in Ireland, the Cinnabar moth remains, annually, in grave danger due to the Noxious Weeds Act of 1936, which makes it an offence for the owner or occupier of lands not to prevent the growth and spread of Ragwort. In 2020, some 52 “notices to destroy” were issued to land owners, by the Department of Agriculture, for the presence of Ragwort being on their property and in 2021, some 22 such notices were also issued. Many caterpillars will starve if their food runs out before they are fully grown, so as competition intensifies the caterpillars become more aggressive and may even turn to cannibalism in their quest for calories.
We share hereunder with our readers further images, of onlookers, who viewed this year’s (2025) St. Paddy’s day parade, held here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Monday afternoon last.
Photography courtesy Mr Stewart Willoughby.
Once again a huge “Thank You” to the work undertaken by Mr John Kenehan and his Thurles committee, and to the many individuals, in reflective jackets, together with Thurles Gardaí, who ensured the health and safety of the public in attendance and controlled the traffic.
A few further images, (with more promised), of those who viewed this year’s (2025) St. Paddy’s day parade held here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
A huge “Thank You” to the work undertaken by Mr John Kenehan and his committee, and to the many individuals, in reflective jackets, and the Gardaí, who ensured the health and safety of the public in attendance and controlled the traffic.
Persons attempting to reach the village of Littleton and/or the N62 exiting southward out of Thurles, Co. Tipperary; travelling via Mill Road towards Archerstown from Thurles town, are being warned to avoid the area. Council workers presently are attempting to remove a large tree blown over in recent hours by Storm Éowyn.
Large tree blocking roadway at junction with Littleton village and the N62 route on Mill Road, to the rear of Thurles Golf Club. Picture: G. Willoughby.
Traffic on this route are being asked to turn around and find an alternative route, as no signs are in place warning of this road closure.
Local telephone lines and ESB lines have been broken, brought down by this fallen tree.
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