Over €70,000 worth of community events taking place in one Tipperary district this year
The Tipperary Cahir Cashel MD approved grant funding worth €73,600 for community events
A programme of festivals and events worth over €70,000 is set to take place in one Tipperary district this year.
The councillors of the Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District approved grant funding worth €73,600 for community festivals and events to take place across the district into the spring and summer.
The grant funding was awarded to 65 community groups across the district to help them deliver their events.
A number of events are set to take place in the district across the month of May, getting underway on May 4 with the Pilgrim Walk through the Glen of Aherlow, getting underway from Galbally Community Hall.
On May 7, there will be free entry to the Swiss Cottage and Cahir Castle for anyone who wants to get in touch with our history and heritage, while from May 8 to 11, the Tipperary Festival - Live at the Marquee will take place in Tipperary Town, with well known names performing each night, including Michael English, the Whistlin’ Donkeys, the Tumbling Paddies and Mike Denver and his band.
On May 16, Culture at the Castle will take place in Cahir Castle, and will see folk singer Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh perform in the Great Hall, accompanied by Donal O’Connor on keyboard and fiddle.
May 16-20 will see the Festival of Music and Dancehall Entertainment take place in the Tipperary Excel in Tipperary Town, while May 20 will see Trathnona Bealtaine take place in Annacarty/Donohill.
The St Declan’s Way Walking Event will take place on May 11 and 25, which will see people walk from Cashel to Ardmore.
The Canon Hayes Sports Centre in Tipperary Town will host their Summer Open Day on May 31, with the Queen of the Suir Festival taking place from May 28 to 31 in Golden Kilfeacle.
More information on all the events taking place can be found on the Tipperary County Council website.