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 Irish author Sebastian Barry Internationally acclaimed Irish author Sebastian Barry will visit Tipperary Libraries on the weekend of the 18th & 19th of November.
Sebastian is the focus author of this year’s Tipperary Reads Festival. He is also the author of the popular titles ‘The Secret Scripture,’ the recently Man Booker nominated ‘On Canaan’s Side,’ and ‘A Long Long Way.’ (Note: Copies of these books can be purchased from Bookworm here in Thurles.)
Over the past few months the people of Tipperary have been reading his novel making it the most borrowed title in Tipperary Libraries during July and August. Described as “unsurpassed in World War One fiction,” this novel deals with the realities of war for the young Irish soldier set against the turbulent background of 1916 Ireland.
This is the fourth year of the Festival which has previously played host to writers John Banville, Joseph O’Connor and Tipperary native Frank Delaney. The idea behind the Festival is to celebrate the joy of reading and to foster a sense of community by bringing people together through the shared experience of reading.
Lorraine Treacy, “Tipperary Reads Festival” organiser, says that “We are really thrilled to have the opportunity to bring an author of such high standing to Tipperary. Now readers and writers will have the opportunity to meet Sebastian, and to discuss his work with him.”
Sebastian will be in Clonmel Library on Friday 18th November at 7.30pm. On Saturday 19th he will be in Nenagh Library at 3.00pm and that evening he will be in Thurles Library, The Source at 7.00pm.
All are welcome to attend and here also is a once in a lifetime chance to give that ‘special someone,’ a unique Christmas gift.
Suggestion:- Purchase a copy of one of Sebastian Barry’s excellent publications and have it personally autographed by the author for that special friend to read and forever cherish.
We all remember the unprecedented cold weather experienced last January. For many consumers the rising cost of fuel prices is a cause of grave concern, as we head into the coming winter months. Cheer up folks, because we have got news for you.
As and from Monday morning next at 9.00am and available only while stocks last, Centenary Co-Op here in Thurles have reduced the price of their premium grade Polish coal to just €14.95 per single 40kg bag.
Well actually I have just done the sums and it gets even cheaper if you are prepared to buy in bulk, e.g. One tonne of coal, which is equal to 25 x 1 bags, will go on sale for €330.00 which is equivalent to €13.20 per each 40kg bag. If on the other hand you purchase a pallet containing 40 x 1 bags of coal, the cost is less again, just €525.00 or approx €13.125 per each 40kg bag.
Many households could find themselves financially unable to fork out €525.00 all in one go, so here is the trick to take full advantage of this great offer. Get together with three neighbours and buy, as a small Co-Op of four people. You can do the sums yourself – €525.00 divided by 4 = €131.25 or ten bags of coal per household.
For those who use Briquettes in large quantities, there are huge savings here also, with bulk buying of 80 bales of Irish briquettes at €269.00 or €3.3625 per bail.
Note: All prices are cash collected and available only while stocks last, so take full advantage and save a considerable sum on your heating costs this winter. You can contact Centenary Thurles Co-Op, direct, during normal business hours, at Telephone:- 0504 21522.
Click on “Shop Icon” shown on the centre of map hereunder, for directions to Centenary Co-Op, Thurles.
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 Some good deals at Dwans Hardware Store, Cathedral Street, Thurles, this morning folks.
Check out the following:-
6 litre cans of top quality ceiling paint today ONLY €13.99.
24 pack AA Energizer batteries ONLY €10.95.
New range of Black and Decker Power tools, new in store at very keen prices.
Plus a large range of children’s Halloween Costumes also available.
Why not Phone 0504-23477 for further information.
 Dancing Lessons in Thurles The Club for Dancing, which was founded in 1971, have organised a set of dance classes commencing on Tuesday 6th September at 8.30pm sharp in The Premier Ballroom Thurles.
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The course lasts for six weeks and costs a total of just €20 inclusive. Anyone, over 16 years of age, who like to learn the basic steps of social dancing should come along for a most enjoyable six weeks.
Learn the basic steps of The Foxtrot, Quickstep, Old Time Waltz and The Slosh, (A novelty dance).
The Club For Dancing have been running these classes successfully, twice a year, since 1994.
The last set of classes finished in March of this year and over 100 people attended for the six weeks. The classes are ideal for anyone preparing for their wedding day, going to a wedding or other important social event. (Between you and me, it helps to get the body shape looking good also.)
Whatever your reason, fun and value for money is fully guaranteed, so get out there and ‘shake a leg.’
For Further Information: Contact Tom Gleeson @ Tel: 087-9732837.
If you are a lover of history and on the lookout for a Bargain Priced Weekend Away, then Thurles Co.Tipperary has to be your destination.
A new Tourism group “Hidden Tipperary,” in association with the Anner Hotel, Thurles, Thurles Library and the GAA are offering visitors a chance to relax, while experiencing at first hand, Ireland’s real hidden history, some of which has never been previously revealed.
The week-end break begins at 12.00 noon on Friday August 26th next and runs until 12.00 noon on Sunday 28th inclusive. But Note this year the event is strictly limited to just 100 visiting couples.
Total cost of this weekend is just €60 inclusive and will include 2 nights Bed and Breakfast at the beautiful modern Anner Hotel, Thurles, free guided tours to the Thurles GAA museum, the Thurles Famine Museum, a Thurles Ecclesiastical history lecture and a lecture on how to begin tracing your family roots.
Time will also be given to visitors to shop locally and to experience the friendly atmosphere of a midland town, which has singularly contributed more to Ireland’s past history than any other town in Ireland.
Over this 2 day event, lectures will be undertaken by GAA historian Seamus King, Church historian Monsignor Dr Maurice Dooley, Chief history researcher and archivist from Thurles Library and Curator of Thurles Famine Museum George Willoughby, who will also act as the weekend events co-ordinator.
Those wishing to be part of this bargain weekend event are requested to immediately email george.willo@gmail.com for bookings or for to obtain any further information.
Bookings and Information can also be exchanged by Telephoning 0504-21133 or by Mobile Phone Contact to 086-8785859.
Local people are invited to notify their friends at home and abroad regarding this August event here in Thurles.
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