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Three Local Authors – Book Launch
Bookworm Bookshop will this week host three local authors who have new books on the shelves. On Thursday evening the 28th at 6.30pm John Purcell originally from Thurles, now living in Shannon, will have the Thurles launch of his first collection of poems, ‘Poetry from the Cardiac Ward’. When John went for a check-up at his local GP, he wasn’t expecting to end up in a cardiac ward within hours. Having been a keen sportsman and very active all his life, John had no idea that he had a heart condition. During a month long stay in hospital, he passed the days putting pen to paper writing this...
Read MoreGerrardine Wisdom Artist – 25th to 31st of October
Date: 25th to 31st of October Venue: Liberty Square admission: Free We are delighted to showcase one of Ireland’s best rushwork artists at our festival this year. Gerrardine Wisdom has many years of experience in creating some eye catching and amazing rush sculptures that have been showcased at Festivals throughout Ireland. We are so thrilled to have her and her creations
Read MoreScarecrow Trail – 25th October – 31st October
Are you brave enough to visit our Scarecrow Trail around Thurles. We have some wonderful creations this year for you to enjoy. Scarecrows will be on view during the day for the duration of of our festival in various locations around Liberty Square and Old Baker Street Date: 25th October – 31st October Time: During the day Venue: Liberty Square & Old Baker Street Admission Free
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