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A new piece of public art has been installed on the exterior of the new café in the Thurles Market Quarter, Co. Tipperary. The artwork evokes memories of local history, while questioning the present and future of place.

A major public artwork, commissioned by Tipperary County Council, in partnership with Tipperary GAA and FBD Semple Stadium, celebrating the legacy of Gaelic games was unveiled today at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The bronze statue, entitled ‘Ár gCluichí Féin’ (Our Own Games), by artist Aidan Harte, was created to recognise the cultural importance of Gaelic games and to commemorate Tipperary as the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).

Clonmel Borough District is inviting expressions of interest from individuals, community
groups, cultural organisations, performers, and other suitable applicants seeking to
utilise designated public performance spaces at Abbey Street Car Park Performance
Space and the Kickham Plaza in Clonmel.

TUS Graduate School and Research Support Office recently hosted the Connected Innovations event, in the Thurles Campus, focusing on university-industry collaboration (UIC) and the rootedness of innovation in people and places.

Artist Tom Meskell brings his touring installation Basking to the At 6s & 7s Gallery in Tipperary Town this November/December with Basking - The Nursery, an immersive light installation celebrating the gentle mystery of the basking shark.

The Arts Office of Tipperary County Council celebrates 25 years of the Artist in Primary School scheme with a presentation by Cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council Cllr John Carroll at Boher National School.