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Sheela Na Gigs Of Ireland & Britain.

Cashel Branch Librarian Ms Maura Barrett reports:

The Sheela Na Gigs of Ireland and Britain

Brian Murphy’s ‘Sheela na Gígs of Tipperary’ exhibition continues in Cashel Library over the month of September.
As promised ‘The Sheela Na Gigs of Ireland and Britain’ by Joanne McMahon & the late Jack Roberts are currently for sale in Cashel Library for €15 on a first come first served’ basis.

Mercier Press have sent a dozen copies to enhance the understanding of these enigmatic figures.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX)

Exhibition & Talk On Tipperary Sheila na Gíg’s.

An invitation to an exhibition and talk on the Tipperary Sheila na Gíg’s, by artist Brian Murphy, on next Tuesday, 3rd September at 7:00pm, at Cashel Library – all are welcome – refreshments served.

Remember BOOKING is Essential to gain access to this FREE event, so do please contact Cashel Library, TEL: 062 63825, during normal business hours.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Ms Maura Barrett (Cashel Branch Librarian) Reports.

For the very first time in local recorded history Tipperary’s Sheela Ni Gig’s complete collection have been historically reproduced in clay with some other complimentary antiquity stones.

The aim of the production was to tie together folklore, local history and the replica stones for all to see in one place at the same time.

The Sheela Ni Gig installation was created and produced over the past year by local Tipperary Tattooist Brian Murphy. It’s the first time that all Tipperary’s Sheela’s imagery and complexity can be viewed for all to see in a singular space and discussed as a whole collection, rather than a single statue.

Invitation
Shrouded in mystery and mostly lost to history, this elusive figurine has baffled the minds of many for centuries.
Come join us in a discovery journey and delve into some of the unanswered questions of these Hibernian Mystery Stones. Where folklore history and mysticism meet, the mind is sure to follow.

Make sure not to miss this unique and free interpretation and presentation of one of Ireland’s most esoteric characters, the magical Sheela Ni Gig.

Mise le meas,
Maura Barrett (Branch Librarian)

Note: Of the 124 known examples of Sheela Ni Gig’s throughout the 32 counties of Ireland; some 24 of same stone carvings are or were located within the boundaries of Co. Tipperary.
Addresses for all Tipperary Sheela Ni Gig’s are published in an Excel file shown HERE.

Heritage Week Is Next Week.

Heritage Week in next week 17th to 25th of August 2024

Below is a summary of events at Cashel Library, (adults only).

Please do remember that booking for the above free events is essential.
Contact Ms Maura Barrett at Tel: 062 63825.
You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Karaoke Sing-Along – ‘Summer Lovin’ – Cashel Library.

Karaoke Sing-Along: ‘Summer Lovin’.

This Free Event will take place in Cashel Library, on Monday morning, July 22nd @ 11:00am sharp.

You can locate the Cashel Library building, situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).

Do come and sing along to some summer-themed tunes and let’s try to summon that elusive sunshine!

This is a fun; group-singing; age-friendly, event. Adults Only – All welcome.

Reminder: As always, booking is Essential – Contact Ms Maura Barrett at Tel: 062-63825 please.

Volunteer English Tutors Needed.

Building a better society.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:-

A Cara,
Cashel Library aims to partner with Failte Isteach, in the Autumn of 2024, to run conversational English classes with migrants and refugees.

To this end we are looking for people who wish to volunteer to support migrants and refugees, through conversational English classes.
Training and resources will be provided free.

If interested please reply to me, Tel: 062-63825, with your name and contact details, before Wednesday July 31st, 2024.

Mise le meas,
Maura Barrett (Branch Librarian)