EVENTS: Wide range of fun activities and events planned for Tipperary library this month

Cashel Library have announced that they will host a number of fun events throughout the next month.

Cashel Library have announced a variety of events planned for the month of August and for Heritage week.

On Saturday August 16 an event will take place outside the library between 10.30am-3pm in association with The Irish Heart Foundation and Healthy Ireland At Your Library.

‘The Irish Heart Foundations Mobile Health Unit offers free blood pressure and pulse checks to groups and communities across Ireland. This service is entirely free of charge The Mobile Health Unit has two private consultation rooms with a nurse available in each room to provide heart health information and do free blood pressure and pulse checks. The one-to-one advice offered by the nurse is a vital part of this check.

"Each person receives a personal record card with their results and in the event of any abnormal results is advised to follow up with their GP.

"High blood pressure which is a major cause of stroke and heart attack is one of the most prevalent risk factors in the population and one which once identified is very manageable, thereby reducing risk. A blood pressure check is a simple quick and non-invasive test that could prove life-saving.

"An irregular pulse can be an indicator of atrial fibrillation, a condition which increases our risk of having a stroke. A pulse check can help prevent this, those at risk will be advised to see their GP for follow up. Any individual having a health check must be over 18."

Also on that day an OurKidsCode Workshop for families will take place at the library from 11am-1pm.

Further information is available from the library. Children must have a parent for the duration of the workshop and small number of spaces available

Heritage Week events take place in the library from Monday August 18 to Friday August 22 inclusive.

On Monday August 18 'Echoes of the Ancients: Ogham through Clay and Scroll' will facilitate two workshops on the day. A children’s workshop will take place from 11am-12.30pm suitable for ages 8+ booking essential.

This will be followed in the afternoon with an adult workshop at 2.30pm-4.30pm Booking essential

On Monday August 18 Cashel library will also host a “Walking Tour of Historic Cashel” departing the library at 2.30pm-4pm followed by refreshments afterwards.

The second of these Walking Tours will take place on Wednesday August 20 from 10.30am to 12noon followed by refreshments. Booking Essential

Rock Solid Foundations The Archaeological Evidence for Prehistoric Cashel with Joanne Hughes takes place on Tuesday August 19 from 6.30pm

The Heart of Songwriting Playshop will take place on Wednesday August 20 from 2pm-4pm. Explore the foundations of songs and song-writing! In this 2 hour playshop you are invited to think about where songs come from.

You will hear about what it is really like to write a song and learn how easy it is to create one of your own! No experience necessary. This playshop is facilitated by Purple Rose folk group duo Marie Walsh and Jane McLoughlin.

Finally, there’s nothing like a Céilí sa Leabharlann to finish off Heritage week! Cashel library is delighted to welcome back Michael Cooney for this one hour lively session on Friday evening August 22 between 3pm-4pm

The library have commented on the announcement saying: "A fantastic line up of events for Heritage Week we hope you will join us contact the library for information on all events please note that booking is essential to avoid disappointment and that."