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SUMMARY:Dream | Design | Draw Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in charge of Clonmel? Clonmel Cub Scouts were asked just this and do they have big ideas for the town! Come and see their grand designs for Clonmel at this exhibition following a series of workshops with artist and architect Selene Murphy. While you’re here\, collect your copy of the specially devised Clonmel Scavenger Hunt and see the town with fresh eyes. \nOpening hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm \nIn partnership with Cruinniú na nÓg.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/dream-design-draw-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Platform\, Showgrounds Shopping Centre\, The Platform\, Showgrounds Shopping Centre\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 VK02\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Spanning six decades of creative practice\, Common Ground at Cahir Arts presents an intimate yet ambitious gathering of twenty contemporary artists who have studied in Limerick. \nOpening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am-5.30pm\, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/common-ground/
LOCATION:Cahir Arts\, 26 Castle Steet\, Cahir\, 26 Castle Street\, Cahir\, Tipperary\, E21 E004\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The Female Image Claimed
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of works by Jo Slade and Gerry Carew in response to John Ferrera. \n6s & 7s Gallery\, Davis Street\, Tipperary Town\, E34 VX84. \nOpening hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11am-4pm \nJo Slade is a poet\, and a multimedia artist. She lives and works in Limerick. Studied at the Limerick School of Art & Design\, The National College of Art and the University of Limerick. Jo has exhibited her paintings\, sculptures and installations widely in Ireland\, France and Italy in both solo and group shows. Her work is included in private collections in the UK\, France\, Italy and Ireland and in National Collections. Her most recent solo exhibition Nostos\, an exhibition of paintings\, sculptures & assemblages was in The Courthouse Gallery Ennisdymon Co.Clare 2020. She is the author of seven collections of poetry and two chapbooks of poems. Her new poetry collection\, O N C E\, was published by Salmon Poetry\, in March 2025. \n“When I was first introduced to the work of John Ferrera through my artist friend Gerry Cerew\, I was struck by the silence of these images of women. Though the prints are serenely beautiful the women appear to have been muted\, bound together like sisters in their quietude. Their true identities remain veiled. These print images of women have been created to be gazed at not to be engaged with in a meaningful way. My response as a predominately abstract painter\, is to use the materiality of paint to create depth and texture\, to reimagine their strength and resilience. To use colour to turn their silence into a visible presence.” – Jo Slade \nGerry Carew is an artist and art therapist and owner of At 6s & 7s Gallery in Tipperary Town. She studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design and Crawford Art College Cork. Recently retired from UHL Department of Psychiatry where she worked as senior art therapist for over 30 years Gerry believes in the value and joy of art ‘Art isn’t something separate from daily life – its woven into how we see\, feel and make sense of the world. Gerry has had a number of exhibitions in Ireland\, her most recent work was exhibited in Perugia Italy as part of the 2024 Art Therapy Biennale. The female in the landscape is a reoccurring theme in her work. \n“I was introduced to John Ferrera almost twenty years ago in his studio in Southbridge MA. I was captivated by his hand finished prints of women which appear only as heads and shoulders – serene\, stylised their elegance spoke to me of both beauty and constraint. I found myself imagining the rest of them: the curve of a waist\, the sweep of a skirt. I wanted to give them bodies\, gestures and space to breath. My work emerged as a conversation rather than a contrast to John’s images. A reclaim of what is unseen\, posture\, poise and perhaps a whisper of rebellion.” – Gerry Carew \nJohn Ferrera\, Southbridge MA\, USA\nA Journeyman Artist is how he describes himself\, John has worked for over 7o years with a variety of creative mediums\, drawing\, watercolour\, ink\, print\, pastel\, sculpture and photography. A truly prolific artist who has explored a variety of themes from nature\, the sea\, to birds and animals. Figurative\, portrait and oriental themes are a small selection of what had inspired him through his long creative life. His illustrations have been inspired by characters in the Civil War and all of Dickens characters.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-female-image-claimed/
LOCATION:6s and 7s gallery\, 6s and 7s gallery\, Davis St.\, Tipperary Town\, Tipperary Town\, Co. Tipperary\, E34 VX84\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Cultural Exchanges: Commonality and Community
DESCRIPTION:Working with members of the local Ukrainian community and crafters\, this project with artist Annie Hogg has sought to find commonality through the prism of working with wild hedgerow plants\, focusing on plants which are familiar to both communities to explore their uses for dyeing\, folklore\, and folk medicine. \nThis exploration of our common ground resulted in dyeing threads\, which were then used as embroidery linen. The designs\, stories and final assemblage has been led by the participants\, culminating in this exhibition in the heart of the town. \nAudio pieces featuring the voices of participants and Ukrainian Folk Choir can be heard via QR codes located on Mitchell Street. \nFor more information on this installation\, please click here. \n This project is supported by the Integration Fund.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/cultural-exchanges-commonality-and-community/
LOCATION:Mitchell Street\, Mitchell Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T170000
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SUMMARY:Young Curators Exhibition ‘2B or not to be’
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition draws from the art collection of the University of Limerick and is curated by a group of Transition Year students from Clonmel schools under the expert guidance of curator Catherine Marshall. \nOpening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm (last admission 4.15pm) \n The Young Curator’s Programme is kindly supported by the University of Limerick Art Collection.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/young-curators-exhibition-2b-or-not-to-be/
LOCATION:The Main Guard\, Sarsfield Street\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 P7Y8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260711T163000
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SUMMARY:Courage to Welcome - An Exhibition of Street Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Above photo by Ruairi O Caisleáin. \nCourage to Welcome – An Exhibition of Street Photographs \nCreated by volunteers and staff working with refugees in Clonmel for Refugee Week in Clonmel this street-photography exhibition explores the theme ‘Courage to Welcome’. Captured in public spaces and everyday settings\, the images were taken by members of the local volunteer group Clonmel Together\, alongside staff from a local IPAS centre and Tipperary County Council’s Local Authority Integration Team. Curated by street photographer Kevin Lim\, the work focuses on unscripted moments of connection\, presence\, and shared space. Together\, the photographs reflect how welcome is lived in small gestures\, ordinary encounters\, and the rhythms of daily life around us. \nCurator’s Note from photographer\, Kevin Lim:\n“The Courage to Welcome exhibition\, created by volunteers and staff working with refugees in Clonmel\, Tipperary\, asks something simple of its visitors: to look again.\nAt first glance\, the photographs may appear ordinary\, images of familiar objects and places\, yet each image gestures beyond itself\, holding a quieter tension: the pause before entry\, the hesitation at a threshold\, the silent question of belonging within a welcoming community.\n\nVisitors are requested to consider welcome not as an idea\, but as a series of small\, practical acts of kindness that support newcomers to the community. \nThe perspective of the photographs on show is that of the volunteer. Their photos reveal how ordinary spaces include or exclude\, how everyday objects and gestures can calm or unsettle the mind.\nThese photographs point to the quiet\, often invisible labour of welcome\, and to the courage it demands\, both from those who offer it and from those who must find the will to accept it. \nWelcome is not sentiment. It is structure\, not opinion\, but action. Not distance but crossing.\nThis exhibition reflects on what it means to hold space so others can move forward\, to build\, to support\, to help newcomers span the divide.\nThe courage to welcome is choosing to stand in the gap and make this journey possible.” \nOpening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/courage-to-welcome-an-exhibition-of-street-photographs/
LOCATION:Tipperary Museum of Hidden History\, Mick Delahunty Square\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260711T180000
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SUMMARY:The Memory Keep
DESCRIPTION:Unplug and engage with “The Memory Keep\,” a sensory-driven art installation by Hub Makers and the community that transforms personal fabric scraps into a universal framework for memory preservation. Rooted in the theme of Exchanges\, this visceral\, intergenerational project\, originally created for the Bealtaine Festival\, fosters a deep cultural conversation through the deliberate pace of slow stitching. By holding our most cherished chapters in cloth before memories fade\, it offers a tactile blueprint for anyone\, anywhere\, to anchor their own history and share in the intimate exchange of personal storytelling. \nThe Memory Keep will be displayed on the 3rd\, 4th\, 7th\, 8th\, 9th\, 10th and 11th July at Tudor Artisan Hub\, Carrick-on-Suir\, E32 FW66. \nOpening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-memory-keep/
LOCATION:Tudor Artisan Hub\, 42 Main Street\, Carrick-on-Suir\, 42 Main Street\, Carrick-on-Suir\, Co. Tipperary\, E32 FW66\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:The Blackened Circle
DESCRIPTION:Prototype for a Monument \nThis July will see the results of a nine-month socially engaged project by Séamus Nolan in collaboration with members of the Clonmel Traveller community\, continuing STAC’s development and support of socially engaged art practices. \nOpening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm \nThe project is funded by Creative Ireland and the exhibition delivered as part of STAC’s ongoing partnership with Clonmel Junction Arts Festival.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-blackened-circle/
LOCATION:South Tipperary Arts Centre\, Nelson St.\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 W658\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
CREATED:20260604T225821Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Opening and The Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project Launch
DESCRIPTION:This exciting new podcast project mentored by renowned podcaster Siobhán McHugh engages Tipperary writers to interview those who have loved and left Clonmel to make new lives around the world. \nHear their stories via QR codes at venues\, at the specially curated Cabinet of Curiosities (a mobile handling museum) and at www.junctionfestival.com. \nThe Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project is a partnership project with the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/festival-opening-and-the-clonmel-exchanges-podcast-project-launch/
LOCATION:Fetch\, The Quay\, Quay St.\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 WV40\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Launch Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260712T160000
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SUMMARY:Clonmel Art Trail: Unconformities by Bridget O’Gorman
DESCRIPTION:Unconformities is a series of text-based interventions throughout Clonmel by Bridget O’Gorman\, an artist and writer working with text\, live event\, video and sculpture. The work describes a series of sculptural objects which were never made – each piece existing as a conjured presence\, invites unexpected encounter outside of the traditional exhibition space. \nBeginning at South Tipperary Arts Centre. \nIn partnership with Culture Ireland.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/clonmel-art-trail-unconformities-by-bridget-ogorman/
LOCATION:STAC Chapel\, Kickham Plaza\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260712T160000
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SUMMARY:The Mask Project Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Visit our pop-up gallery in the Showgrounds Shopping Centre to see over 100 largescale papier mâché masks created by community groups\, schools and the general public during a 4-week project with artist\, facilitator and performance artist Tom Campbell. The masks will be used for a community street performance on Saturday 11th July. \nOpening hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm \nIn partnership with Creative Communities\, Local Government Ireland\, Creative Ireland Programme and Tipperary County Council.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-mask-project-exhibition/
LOCATION:ONLY\, Showgrounds Shopping Centre\, ONLY\, Showgrounds Shopping Centre\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 VK02\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:The Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project Cabinet of Curiosities
DESCRIPTION:Keep an eye out for the Cabinet of Curiosities as it travels around the venues throughout the festival. This mobile handling museum will offer sensory interaction as you listen to the taster Clonmel Exchanges podcasts via QR codes or link to the full interviews also available at www.junctionfestival.com.  \nThis exciting new podcast project mentored by renowned podcaster Siobhán McHugh engages Tipperary writers Barrie Peterson\, Dylan Lyons\, Eileen Heneghan\, Eve O’Mahony\, Marie Walsh\, Moira Godwin-O’Byrne\, Paul Harrison\, Rosaleen Quinlan\, Suzanne Walsh\, and Theresa Jones to interview those who have loved and left Clonmel to make new lives around the world. \nThe Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project is a partnership project with the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-clonmel-exchanges-podcast-project-cabinet-of-curiosities/
LOCATION:Various\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Áine Gallagher\, Guerilla Gaeilge
DESCRIPTION:As Ireland’s only known Guerrilla Gaeilge Activist\, Áine Gallagher will occupy a bench on Parnell Street with her “Cup of Focals” hoping to surprise strangers into speaking some Irish with her. While Áine dreams of giving everyone in Ireland a focal\, she needs help\, which is why she will invite the people of Clonmel to attend her rally meeting\, become local Guerrilla Gaeilge Activists and join her movement to “Focal the Nation”. \nIn partnership with Culture Ireland.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/aine-gallagher-guerilla-gaeilge/
LOCATION:Parnell Street\, Parnell Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 FN20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Circus/Street
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
CREATED:20260604T225839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T120400Z
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SUMMARY:No CTRL: Expression NOT Suppression
DESCRIPTION:Curious? Then step into this pop-up installation and gaming space on Mitchell Street created by our Youth Council with designer Derek Harvey. \nBookings for free 1-2-hour board game sessions can be made online at www.junctionfestival.com \nOpen:\nFriday 3rd July: 12pm-8pm;\nSaturday 4th July: 11am-7pm;\nSunday 5th July: 12pm-5pm;\nMonday 6th July; 11am-5pm;\nTuesday 7th July; 11am-5pm;\nWednesday 8th July; 11am-5pm;\nThursday 9th July; 11am-5pm;\nFriday 10th July: 11am-7pm;\nSaturday 11th July: 11am-7pm;\nSunday 12th July 12pm-5pm. \nIn partnership with TUS.\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/no-ctrl-expression-not-suppression/
LOCATION:Former Gamestop\, Mitchell Street\, 11 Mitchell Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 RK74\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Music,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Young Curators Exhibition ‘2B or not to be’ Launch
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition draws from the art collection of the University of Limerick and is curated by a group of Transition Year students from Clonmel schools under the expert guidance of curator Catherine Marshall. \nOver a period of months in the lead up to the festival the students have acquainted themselves with a wide variety of paintings\, sculptures and new media works from Ireland over the past 150 years with this exhibition forming their selection from the university’s fantastic collection. \nThe Young Curator’s Programme is kindly supported by the University of Limerick Art Collection. \nExhibition opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday\, 9am – 5pm (last admission 4:15pm)
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/young-curators-exhibition-2b-or-not-to-be-launch/
LOCATION:The Main Guard\, Sarsfield Street\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 P7Y8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Séamus Nolan Exhibition Launch: The Blackened Circle - Prototype for a Monument
DESCRIPTION:This July will see the results of a nine-month socially engaged project by Séamus Nolan in collaboration with members of the Clonmel Traveller community\, continuing STAC’s development and support of socially engaged art practices. \n The Blackened Circle is a monument to the temporary possession\, occupation\, use and enjoyment of land that has been customary for Irish Traveller communities for centuries. In the past\, circles of black ash and charred sticks are what remained to mark the campfires that were central to the gathering of nomadic communities along roadsides and networks of traditional camping grounds. The project involves working collaboratively with Traveller community members to document and share these storied sites\, recounting and sustaining the connections to the land and to the communities intersecting those places. \nIn partnership with Creative Communities\, Creative Ireland Programme\, Tipperary County Council and South Tipperary Arts Centre. \nExhibition runs until 1st August.\nExhibition opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday\, 10am-5pm
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/seamus-nolan-exhibition-launch-the-blackened-circle-prototype-for-a-monument/
LOCATION:South Tipperary Arts Centre\, Nelson St.\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 W658\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:CTRL - readings by Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Brenda Romero
DESCRIPTION:In the recently published collection\, CTRL\, writers turn their focus to one of the most influential – and persistently misunderstood – art forms of the modern era. Through memoir\, criticism\, and narrative exploration\, these essays chart the ways video games intersect with memory\, identity\, imagination\, and the complicated business of being human
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/ctrl-readings-by-chandrika-narayanan-mohan-and-brenda-romero/
LOCATION:Former Gamestop\, Mitchell Street\, 11 Mitchell Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 RK74\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T204500
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SUMMARY:Exchanges: A Performance by Dagogo Hart and Andy Spearpoint
DESCRIPTION:This performance of work devised by artist Dagogo Hart in collaboration with Tipperary-based artist Andy Spearpoint follows a one-week residency in STAC Chapel earlier in the year. \nPoet\, playwright and performer Dagogo and musician Andy will explore identity\, ageing\, parenthood and the business of finding oneself in a culture not one’s own. \nA partnership project with STAC. \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/exchanges-a-performance-by-dagogo-hart-and-andy-spearpoint/
LOCATION:STAC Chapel\, Kickham Plaza\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Literary,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T204500
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Me\, Myself and Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Ailish McCarthy is an absolute LICK for the rules. When the grapevine told Ailish that Ireland doesn’t fund comedy\, Ailish wanted to find out more. \nFollow her on her journey on what it takes to make an artform in Ireland. \nA feel-good show about what it takes to “stand up” for artists in Ireland. \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/me-myself-and-ireland/
LOCATION:Mulcahys\, 47 Gladstone Street\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 C7Y8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T233000
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SUMMARY:Music In The Pubs
DESCRIPTION:Finish off your day at Clonmel Junction Arts Festival with some live music and good craic in the local pubs! \nFriday 3rd July\n9pm | Lonergan’s | Eoin Barrett\n9:30pm | Gleeson’s | Lorraine & Caoimhe\n10pm | The Coachman | Pat Holland
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/music-in-the-pubs-fri-3/
LOCATION:Various\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260703T230000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:The Seven Rivers of the Sun - A Procession of Light
DESCRIPTION:Surfing the Slipstreams of Spinning Planets. Landscape Theatre Company LUXE celebrate the incredible journey of our solar system sailing through the cosmos on rivers of light. Join us at summer twilight to reflect this collective story\, journeying with stars amongst the streets and waterways of Clonmel. \nThe Seven Rivers of the Sun is a magical procession of light\, lanterns\, candles and fire\, with elevated performance\, mesmeric music and more by (award-winning and internationally-acclaimed) LUXE. Watch the show as it passes by or follow its journey towards an uplifting and unifying finale. \nLUXE have been making trailblazing Landscape Spectacle internationally for 18 years and more. They continually extend and adapt their collections of sumptuous costume and processional sculpture to present beautiful bespoke shows. \nTheir processional work ranges from intimate voyages to large-scale illuminated spectacle\, transmitting the elemental energy of their Atlantic home. Always working outdoors and often with local communities LUXE draw on a dedicated group of international performers\, musicians and artists to bring alive their visual world. \n(Route: Approx. walking distance 2km – map available here) \nSome traffic restrictions and temporary road closures will be in place – thank you for your understanding.\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. \nCreated in partnership with Cairde Sligo Arts Festival. Supported by Camida.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-seven-rivers-of-the-sun-a-procession-of-light/
LOCATION:Kickham Plaza\, Kickham Plaza\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Circus/Street,Street Spectacle
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
CREATED:20260603T161635Z
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SUMMARY:Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is hosting our inaugural Plein Air as part of the exciting programme of music\, visual arts\, theatre\, dance\, street spectacle\, talks\, film and workshops. \nThe Plein Air will be held on Saturday\, 4th and Sunday\, 5th July 2026 and includes: \n\nWorkshops for well-seasoned as well as beginner Plein Air participants (additional fee applies)\nPaint-outs in Clonmel\, as well as Carrick\, Cashel and Cahir\nAn opportunity to paint with other artists in Clonmel and other locations\, including stunning OPW sites\, within a 30-minute drive\nPizza party with complimentary food in Gleeson’s\, Irishtown (Clonmel) on Saturday 4th July with live music\nCompetition with prizes for Gold\, Silver\, Bronze and People’s Choice awarded on Sunday\, 5th July (all entries to be received by 5 pm)\nThe Gold Prize winner will be offered an editioned print run of their painting and a framed copy of their work (up to a value of €500) sponsored by Artisan Frames\nPeople’s Choice Prize is kindly sponsored by The Narrow Space\nExhibition at linn gallery\, 1st Floor\, The Narrow Space\, Mitchell St\, Clonmel\, E91 RW24 from Tuesday 7th July to Saturday 5th September\nAccess to the hospitality and cultural programme for the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n(Loading ticket form…) Purchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.\n \n\nEvent Details\nWhat to expect on the day\nEach morning of the Plein Air (generally between 9–10 am) you will arrive at the Abbey Street Car Park in Clonmel to register for the paint-out. The Clonmel Junction Arts Festival staff and volunteers will stamp your canvas or your watercolour paper for that day’s painting. On the first morning of the Plein Air (Saturday 4th July) you will also collect your welcome pack. \nAfter getting your board/paper stamped you can then travel to your chosen location for the morning\, stopping for lunch to discuss your morning with your fellow artists. \nIf you have signed up to do one of the workshops on the morning of 4th July when registering\, you will also be given a bib and further information. You will then travel to the location of your workshop and meet the workshop tutor and fellow artists. \nAfter lunch you can either continue with your painting from the morning or begin a new one. \nLate in the afternoon at around 5pm you gather with your fellow artists to display your unframed work on your easel at the Abbey Street Car Park (weather permitting – with an alternative location communicated by WhatsApp if required). \nOn Sunday 5th July there will be a competition (all entries to be submitted by 5pm to Abbey Street Car Park) with prize-giving at 6.30pm. \nWork that is registered for the exhibition will be taken at 6.30pm on Sunday 5th July to the linn gallery\, with the exhibition opening at 6pm on Tuesday 7th July. \nWith the Plein Air taking place during Clonmel Junction Arts Festival there are plenty of opportunities during the weekend for social gatherings\, live music and entertainment and a chance for artists to get together and chat. \nExhibition Details\nIf you wish to register for the exhibition\, please download and print off the form sent to you on completing registration. Alternatively\, you can collect a form from the registration tent at the Abbey Street Car Park\, Clonmel or the linn gallery on 1st Floor\, The Narrow Space\, Mitchell St\, Clonmel\, E91 RW24. Gallery Price is inclusive of 30% commission and a maximum of two paintings per artist may be submitted. Registration for the exhibition will close at 5pm on Sunday 5th July. If you have any questions\, please email info@junctionfestival.com \nExhibition Installation\nlinn gallery on 1st Floor\, The Narrow Space\, Mitchell St\, Clonmel\, E91 RW24\nMonday 6th July – Tuesday 7th July \nExhibition Opens\nlinn gallery on 1st Floor\, The Narrow Space\, Mitchell St\, Clonmel\, E91 RW24\nTuesday 7th July (evening) – Saturday 5th September \nLocal Accommodation\nHotel Minella\nHotel Minella is an elegantly furnished country house on the banks of the River Suir\, close to Clonmel town centre and bordered by the Comeragh Mountains. \nHotel Minella and Leisure Centre have individually designed and decorated rooms. The oak-panelled restaurant has garden views and is renowned for excellent food. \nClub Minella Leisure facilities have a 20 Meter Swimming pool\, an outdoor Canadian Hot Tub\, gym\, sauna and a steam room overlooking the River Suir. Spa treatments are also available. \nVisit www.hotelminella.com \n\nTalbot Hotel\nLocated only 5 minutes’ drive from Clonmel town\, this 4-Star modern hotel boasts chic\, contemporary guest rooms with award-winning Leisure facilities. \nTheir multi-award-winning conference & banqueting facilities can cater for up to 500 people\, with free Wi-Fi & ample free parking. The Poppyfield retail park and shops are just a stroll away. \nVisit www.talbothotelclonmel.ie \n\nRaheen House\nThis beautiful old Georgian house from 1832 has views of the River Suir\, and 3.5 acres of gardens at the foot of the Comeragh Mountains. \nRaheen House offers three categories of rooms: \n– Classic\n– Superior\n– Deluxe \nAs well as a beautiful two-bedroom gate lodge. \nEach bedroom at Raheen House is individually restored and decorated using natural materials. \nThe Buffalo bar and lounge is at the heart of Raheen House Hotel\, and has an open log fire and view of the gardens. \nVisit www.raheenhouse.ie \n\nSuir Island Aire\nEasily accessible from main roads yet pleasantly quiet\, park your campervan on the level\, hard-standing campervan parking and soak in the breathtaking views of the Comeragh mountains. Need supplies? A 5-minute walk puts you at the doorstep of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants\, pubs\, the town park\, and even a leisure centre with a pool! \nThis site has 18 parking spaces\, fresh water for refilling tanks\, a designated waste disposal point for greywater and chemical toilets\, and regularly emptied waste bins. \nIt costs €10 to park for 24 hours and can be purchased at the pay and display machine (tap option available) conveniently located beside the facilities or online. \nVisit www.munstervales.com/en/plan-a-trip/clonmel-aire-campervan-site \nTerms and Conditions \nBy registering for Clonmel Junction Arts Festival’s Plein Air you accept these Terms and Conditions \nBy participating in the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival (CJAF) Plein Air\, you are agreeing to abide by all rules\, decisions\, and instructions that are communicated to you by the CJAF organisers. Their decision in all matters is final. All participants must be at least 18 years of age. \nOn arrival\, you will receive a welcome pack and a personalised lanyard which must be worn while participating in workshops and paint-outs. These can be collected in The Platform (Showgrounds Shopping Centre Clonmel\, Unit 12A\, opposite Regatta)\, or will be distributed at your first workshop. Participants in workshops will be provided with high-viz jackets to be worn for the duration of the workshop\, so your tutor can identify you and provide guidance as necessary. \nPaint-outs will be organised on Sunday 5th July in designated locations\, led by a local or guest artist. Participants will be provided with a map of potential locations. The location for paint-outs each day will be confirmed via the CJAF Plein Air WhatsApp group. The paint-out is an opportunity to paint out in the company of fellow artists – not a workshop. \nRegistering for CJAF Plein Air means that you accept that the organisers and/or their agents can take photographs/video of you and your work for the purpose of promoting the CJAF Plein Air through websites and social media and in print media. None will be used for commercial or merchandising purposes without your permission. \nParticipating artists allow the use of their contact details including email and phone numbers to be used for the purposes of communication regarding the CJAF Plein Air on all messaging applications. This information will not be made available to any other 3rd party. \nPlease note that workshops are subject to sufficient enrolment\, and we reserve the right to cancel and provide a full refund if necessary. \nPlein air artists leave no trace\, so please make sure to take away all refuse with you and dispose of it responsibly. Please use reusable water bottles in lieu of plastic bottles. Refilling will be possible in workshop venues. \nAll paintings must be painted on location from observation without printed photographic references\, within the general areas indicated for the CJAF Plein Air workshops and paint-outs. \nArtists must at all times be courteous and mannerly when dealing with fellow artists\, the public\, and organising committee or persons acting on behalf of the committee. \nSubmissions for the competition and exhibition are juried by a team appointed by the organisers. Their decision in making these awards is final. A maximum of one award will be made to any artist. \nHealth and Safety\nBefore setting up to paint\, please take time to assess the potential hazards that your location may present. Please ensure that you carry and site your equipment in a safe manner for yourself and others. Do not block footpaths or exits; leave room for others to pass without stepping onto the road. Keep well away from the edge of the quay/river. Alert a Clonmel Junction Arts Festival steward in the event of any accident and follow his/her instructions. \nClonmel Junction Arts Festival bears no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or property arising from participation in this event. \nThe Health and Safety plan is available for inspection at The Platform (Showgrounds Shopping Center Clonmel\, Unit 12A\, opposite Regatta) or on request by emailing info@junctionfestival.com \nWeather RisksThe spirit of plein air painting is very much to be out in the landscape or on the street\, painting outdoors. Be prepared and dressed for all possible weather conditions in Ireland in July. All workshops will have a back-up indoor venue in the event that it is not possible to paint outdoors\, which may happen but most likely for part of the day only. These spaces are for the use of workshop participants only. In the event of rain or inclement weather\, it is your decision and responsibility whether you continue painting. There will be some overhead cover available in the local area\, or you may make your own ad hoc arrangements to work under cover as best you can\, e.g. doorways can be useful but always get permission from the owner where appropriate before you begin. Likewise\, if you wish to paint a pub or café interior\, please check with the manager first. Finally\, you may resort to painting from a parked car\, but that again is entirely at your own risk.Communication\nAll communications in advance of the weekend will be to/from info@junctionfestival.com \nAll communications during the weekend will be by WhatsApp only. \nInformation can also be sought at The Platform (Showgrounds Shopping Centre\, Clonmel\, Unit 12A\, opposite Regatta). \nWhatsApp groups will be set up: \n– for general messages about the weekend\n– for individual workshops – to share details and work
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/plein-air/
LOCATION:Streets & Riverbanks of Clonmel
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T130000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air workshop with Kieran Guckian (acrylic/oil)
DESCRIPTION:NB: To buy a ticket for this workshop\, you must first purchase a ticket to the main Plein Air event\, you will then receive an email containing an access code for this workshop.×\nIn his workshop Kieran will focus on sharing his painting process in acrylics\, from subject choice and compositions to finding realism through colour and values. \nSuited to those with some Plein Air experience\, Kieran will demo his technique as well as working one on one with all participants between demo stages. \nHis aim will be to focus on sharing his knowledge and helping participants throughout the workshop. \nNumber of places: 12 (To ensure everyone receives personalised attention and has the best possible learning experience\, we limit the number of places available. Please note that workshops are subject to sufficient enrolment\, and we reserve the right to cancel and provide a full refund if necessary.) \nAbout Kieran Guckian \nBorn in Dublin\, Ireland\, Kieran’s art journey began with a love of ornithology and drawing birds. He went on to attend Crawford College of Art and Design\, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. Painting on location from life is central to Kieran’s practice\, and his location work informs his more conceptual studio pieces. Kieran has exhibited in the RHA annual and was a finalist on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year in 2025. He currently splits his time between painting on location and in the studio in MART Studios in Dublin.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/plein-air-workshop-with-kieran-guckian-acrylic-oil/
LOCATION:Clonmel (details to be sent following registration)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T130000
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SUMMARY:A workshop for Plein Air beginners with Jacqueline Gartlan
DESCRIPTION:NB: To buy a ticket for this workshop\, you must first purchase a ticket to the main Plein Air event\, you will then receive an email containing an access code for this workshop.×\nThis workshop is for those who are new to Plein Air but are experienced painters. \nNumber of places: 10 (To ensure everyone receives personalised attention and has the best possible learning experience\, we limit the number of places available. Please note that workshops are subject to sufficient enrolment\, and we reserve the right to cancel and provide a full refund if necessary.) \nAbout Jacqueline Gartlan \nJacqueline is an oil painter\, living and working from her home studio\, in Marlfield\, Clonmel. She specialises in fine art\, predominantly portraiture\, still life and landscapes. \nShe has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in Clonmel\, Cahir\, Dungarvan\, Naas and Wexford. In 2021\, Jacqueline was selected as a participant in the television programme Sky Arts – Portrait Artist of the Year. \nShe teaches weekly oil painting classes in Tipperary and Waterford.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/a-workshop-for-plein-air-beginners-with-jacqueline-gartlan/
LOCATION:Clonmel (details to be sent following registration)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T114000
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SUMMARY:The Drop Bubble Show
DESCRIPTION:The Drop Bubble Show invites audiences into the playful world of a curious scientist where simple raindrops become extraordinary bubble creations. Follow his journey of discovery as experiments spark delight and wonder\, revealing surprising tricks and playful science in action. \nBubble sculptures come alive: a bubble cube\, a spinning carousel\, and a mesmerizing tornado. Giant\, floating bubbles shimmer with iridescent colours and drift in magical\, ever-changing formations. This imaginative performance celebrates curiosity\, creativity\, and the joy of exploration\, letting audiences experience the thrill of discovery and the enchanting charm of bubbles as art\, science\, and playful imagination collide. \nSupported by Boston Scientific. \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/the-drop-bubble-show/
LOCATION:Showgrounds Shopping Centre Theatre\, Davis Road\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 C8W9\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T121144Z
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SUMMARY:Comic Strip Workshop with Paul Ryan (Ages 7-9)
DESCRIPTION:Paul Ryan is an artist\, cartoonist and librarian. He studied Fine Art at LSAD and recently received a post grad diploma in Library and Information Management. He works mainly in Acrylics and Inks and exhibits his work regularly. He is a lifelong comic book fan and is currently working on his first graphic novel. Join him at Clonmel Library for this inspiring Comic Strip Workshop\, suitable for ages 7-9 years. \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/comic-strip-workshop-with-paul-ryan-ages-7-9/
LOCATION:Clonmel Library\, Mick Delahunty Square\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, E91 YW66\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T125228Z
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SUMMARY:Sketching Tour: Urban Architecture and Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Grab a pad and pencils and join Niamh McGiff and Oliver Baros\, BSc in Digital Animation students at TUS\, in a leisurely stroll around Clonmel. Explore and sketch some of the architecture and natural surroundings and build on your confidence and drawing skills in this fun group activity\, ideal for those studying art. \nMeeting point is at STAC Chapel and finishing point will be at Raheen House Hotel. Bring your own sketching materials (hardback sketch pad\, refill and drawing materials of your choice) – and an umbrella just in case! \nUnder 16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. \nBooking via www.junctionfestival.com or at our Box Office is required for attendance at this event. \n\nBuy Tickets\nPurchase tickets from Citizen Ticket.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/sketching-tour-urban-architecture-and-landscape/
LOCATION:STAC Chapel\, Kickham Plaza\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Áine Gallagher\, Guerilla Gaeilge
DESCRIPTION:Áine Gallagher invites the people of Clonmel to become local Guerrilla Gaeilge Activists and join her movement to “Focal the Nation”. Join Áine on Parnell Street throughout the day\, before a proper rally meeting at 3.30pm at the Main Guard with t-shirts with slogans\, placards and everything. \nIn partnership with Culture Ireland.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/aine-gallagher-guerilla-gaeilge-saturday/
LOCATION:Parnell Street\, Parnell Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 FN20\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Circus/Street
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T160000
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SUMMARY:Music Performances
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of music awaits with performances from Clonmel Community Choir\, Music Generation\, New Inn Voices\, Comhaltas\, Concertina Ensemble and others. Live music at Abbey Street and the Main Guard.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/music-performances/
LOCATION:Various\, Clonmel\, Tipperary\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clonmel Junction Arts Festival":MAILTO:info@junctionfestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T153000
DTSTAMP:20260627T162447
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SUMMARY:Music Generation Tipperary Rock Camp and Trad Camp Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for standout live performances from Tipperary’s talented young musicians at the new Abbey Street Performance Space. Following their camp earlier in the week\, it’s time to shine a light on these stars of the future. Grab a coffee from one of Clonmel’s coffee shops\, sit back and enjoy! \nIn partnership with Music Generation Tipperary. \nBook a place on the Rock Camp here\, or Trad Camp here.
URL:https://junctionfestival.com/event/music-generation-tipperary-rock-camp-and-trad-camp-showcase/
LOCATION:Abbey Street Car Park\, 7 Abbey Street\, Clonmel\, Co. Tipperary\, E91 F744\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music
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