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Things To Do In & Around Nenagh This Weekend

August 201415th

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Things To Do In & Around Nenagh This Weekend

Nenagh Country Market

For a real taste of home baking visit Nenagh Country Market which takes place in the New Institute, Friar Street each Friday morning from 8.00am to 1.30pm. Locally produced goods include tarts, cakes, buns, fruit cakes, cheese cakes, lasagnes, quiches, breads, jams & chutneys, free range eggs, chickens and ducks. A wide range of locally grown potatoes and vegetables are also available.

Terryglass Arts Festival 2014

Terryglass Arts Festival continues until Sunday 17th August. Headline acts performing during this year’s festival include singer/songwriter Jimmy MacCarthy who performs his “Prophecy/ Conspiracy?” concert in Terryglass Church on Friday 15th August at 8pm. There’s family entertainment at Terryglass Quay on Saturday night 16th August with performances from The Army Band of the 2nd Brigade and the traditional after dark monster fireworks display. Sunday is family fun day featuring The Gingerbreadman puppet show from Miriam Lambert puppets, The Exploration Dome with short colourful 3D films in a dome tent and a street performance from Buí Bolg. (Sunday 17th August from 1pm in Terryglass Village Square). Local food producers and craftspeople will showcase their produce with tastings and demonstrations from the best Co. Tipperary artisan producers. Providing jaw dropping musical entertainment is The Blood Red Mountain Band followed by Galway band Mikey and the Scallywags.

50+ Foods from An Irish Garden

Elaine and John of Good and Green, Killaloe, will host a garden walk on Friday 15th August from 5.00pm. This will be followed by a woodturning demonstration and food tasting of garden produce. Phone to book 087 6187908. In association with A Taste of Lough Derg.

The Freshman Plays The Talbot

The Freshman will perform in The Talbot on Friday night, August 15th.

Live Music in the Abbey Court

There will be live music in the Abbey Court on Friday 15th August with Jason Leahy.

PJ Performs in Molly Báns

PJ will provide the entertainment in Molly Báns on Friday 15th August from 9.30pm.

Friday Night Music Session at The Kenyon

The Friday night Music Session takes place in The Piano Bar at The Kenyon on Friday, August 15th from 10.30pm.

Trip to Tipp 2014

The Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August from Thurles Sarsfields GAA Club in Thurles. The two day event consists of routes to suit all levels of cyclists.

This year there will also be a Family Fun Run and Walk on the Saturday. All proceeds from the weekend will go directly towards NCBI which makes available services to over 224,000 people in Ireland living with sight loss. All participating cyclists will receive a goody bag, refreshments and certificate of completion while all walkers and runners will receive a t-shirt, refreshments and a certificate of completion.

On Saturday, the 70K Three Counties Tour commences at 1pm, while the Family Fun Cycle, Run, Walk commences at 2pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm respectively.

On Sunday, the 160K Cycle taking in the Vee commences at 9am, the 100K cycle taking in the Glen of Aherlow commences at 10:30am, and the 70K Scenic Tour of Tipperary also commences at 10:30am.

Nenagh Farmers Market

The Nenagh Farmers Market will take place on Saturday 16th August in Quintin’s Way from 10.00am to 3.00pm. An excellent selection of meats, baked produce, cheeses, sweets, fruit, vegetables and eggs will be available on the day.

All Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship Semi Final

MacDonagh Park, Nenagh will host the Electric Ireland All Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship Semi Final between Kerry and Roscommon on Saturday 16th August at 2.00pm.

Saturday Night Entertainment in The Talbot

The Jackie Chan All Stars will perform in The Talbot on Saturday night, August 16th.

Live Music in Molly Báns

Molly Báns will have live music on Saturday night, August 16th.

Finnegans Fury Return to the Abbey Court Hotel

There will be live music in the Abbey Court on Saturday 16th August with Finnegans Fury.

Live Music in Andy’s on Saturday Night

There will be live music in Andy’s on Saturday 16th August with Bobby O’Driscoll.

Music in Phillys With DJ Pierce Ryan

DJ Pierce Ryan will be spinning the hits in Philly’s on Saturday 16th August from 10.00pm.

Pat Holland & Band Play The Kenyon

Pat Holland and friends will perform in The Kenyon on Saturday 16th August from 10.00pm.

Tipperary vs Cork - All Ireland SH Semi Final

Tipperary will play Cork in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Final on Sunday 17th August at 3.30pm in Croke Park.

This game will be preceded by Limerick vs Galway in the All Ireland Minor Hurling Semi Final at 1.30pm.

Sunday Evening Entertainment in The Kenyon

Tipperary v Cork in the All Ireland Semi Final will be shown live in The Kenyon on Sunday 17th August at 3.30pm.

This will be followed by a Barbeque and live music by TMC from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

6th Annual Pink Party at The Talbot

The 6th Annual Pink Party will take place in The Talbot on Sunday afternoon, 17th August. The event will kick off with a BBQ and Tipperary vs Cork in the All Ireland Semi Final on the big screen. This will be followed by live music from a number of acts including Beard of Zeus and Silent Wave.

Since the inception of this event €67,000 has been raised for the Mid Western Cancer Foundation at the Oncology Unit in Limerick Regional hospital and the Marie Keating Foundation.

All volunteers will be welcomed with open arms.

Unfortunately we’ve all been affected in some way by cancer and this is reflected in the amazingly generous backing of our community so please help us make this year’s party the biggest and most successful yet – Come down and get your Pink on.

ALL FUNDS RAISED THIS YEAR WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE MID-WESTERN CANCER FOUNDATION AT THE ONCOLOGY UNIT MWRH LIMERICK!

Baby Powers Perform in the Silvermine

Baby Powers will perform in the Silvermine on Sunday 17th August from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Outa Diesel in Philly’s

Outa Diesel will provide the entertainment in Philly’s on Sunday 17th August from 9.00pm.

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