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Beyond Books – How Public Libraries Support Learning.

Beyond Books – How Public Libraries Support Learning, Inclusion & Community.

This upcoming Webinar “Beyond Books – How Public Libraries Support Learning, Inclusion & Community”, may be of interest to educators and parents.

Join the LINC Team (Leadership for INClusion) and Ms Dervla Dunne; latter Librarian and member of the management team at Wexford Town Library, for an insightful webinar on “Beyond Books – How Public Libraries Support Learning, Inclusion & Community”.

In this webinar, Ms Dunne will provide an overview of public library services, with a special focus on supports available to parents, educators and children.

Note Please.
Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

Places are limited, so do register now, HERE, to secure yours!

Let’s get together.

Thurles Municipal District Enhancement Grant.

Thurles Municipal District Enhancement and Painting Grant 2025.

Thurles Municipal District Council, is seeking to improve the streetscape and public realm of Thurles Town, Templemore Town and Roscrea Town, through supporting owners of buildings in improving and enhancing their properties and public areas generally, by such means as, but not limited to:-

Removal of inappropriate contemporary signage, fittings, and general clutter and replacement with shop fascia signage (with an emphasis on hand-painted signage).
Painting and general improvements to the frontages of commercial and residential buildings.
Erection of planters, floral hanging baskets, or other environmental improvements.

Application Forms: Same can be obtained by email to una.osullivan@tipperarycoco.ie.

Further Information: Telephone: +353 (0)818 06 5000, during hours 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Free Printmaking Workshop For Adults In Cashel Library.

Mná Month events continue at Cashel Library.

Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) Reports:

A Chara,
Some places left on the FREE Printmaking Workshop for adults in Cashel Library – yet another Mnásome event.
In this workshop, you will learn the step-by-step process of creating your own print using styrofoam printmaking. We will explore how to use your designs to create repeat patterns.

This fun and accessible technique is a great introduction to the art of printmaking!

Remember: Booking is essential to Tel: 062-63835 on a first come first served basis.

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

Creative Writing For Adult Beginners In Cashel Library.

A Reminder from Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library):

Enjoy a morning of Creative Writing in Cashel Library with Ms Jenny Cox & Ms Eileen Acheson, who will create a fun and helpful workshop.

This event takes place on Monday morning next March 3rd, beginning at 11:00am sharp.

Note Please: With 3 spaces only remaining; booking is essential to this FREE event. Contact Tel. No.: 062 63829.

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

Tipperary Co. Council Announce Extra TeL. No. For Tonight’s Weather Event.

Members of the public can contact Tipperary Co. Council Customer Service Desk on 0818 06 5000/6000 or a dedicated Severe Weather contact Number at 0818 06 5001 during Friday 24th January from 9.00am to 10.00pm and on Saturday 25th January from 9.00am to 1.00pm, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s Out-of-hours contact number 0818 06 5003. Members of the public can also email customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie to report their concerns.

Members of the public are reminded to register (free) on MapAlerter, a public emergency notification system available on the Council’s Website, where they can receive additional useful information by text and e-mail.

The extremely strong winds are expected to cause fallen trees, power lines, damage to property, flying debris, and road blockages making driving conditions dangerous.

Council road crews will not be in a position to respond to call-outs from midnight tonight, until the end of the Red Warning at 11:00am on Friday. Members of the public using the roads during this period could potentially find themselves very isolated should they get into difficulty. The Fire Services will only be in a position to respond to emergency calls that are deemed to be life critical.

Note: Council Offices and services including libraries, swimming pools and civic amenity sites will be closed to the public on Friday January 24th. Civic Amenity sites will reopen again on Saturday 25th January.