Thurles is a vibrant town at the heart of County Tipperary, known for its strong community spirit, rich history, and thriving cultural scene.

From its sporting legacy as the birthplace of the GAA to its growing business environment and excellent educational institutions, Thurles offers something for everyone. 

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Explore Thurles’ vibrant community, from thriving local businesses and inspiring charities to clubs, groups, and organisations that make our town unique. Have a look around and discover all that Thurles has to offer. Don’t see your business listed? Contact us today and join our directory!

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Thurles buzzes with events all year round, offering something for everyone. From lively festivals and live music to theatre, art exhibitions, and community gatherings, there’s always a chance to experience the town’s culture and creativity. These events unite residents and visitors, celebrating the heritage, energy, and warmth that make Thurles so special.

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Stay up to date with the latest news in Thurles, from community events and social gatherings to new business openings and special initiatives. Discover what’s happening in your town and be part of the excitement.

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This website is for everyone interested in Thurles and its community. If you can help grow the site by sharing details of upcoming events or information about your local business, club, or society, please get in touch using the contact form.

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Keep an eye on our socials for all the latest news, updates and events in the town.

  • Culture Night is coming to Thurles!

Join us on Friday, 18th September 2026 for an evening celebrating culture, creativity, music, art and community 🎶🎭🎨

Check out the fantastic range of events taking place throughout the evening above.

 Come along, bring your friends and family, and experience creativity and culture right here in Thurles! 💚

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
Save the date and spread the word! 🙌

#CultureNight #CultureNight2026 #Thurles
  • Get ready for 10-16 October as the Tipperary Dance Festival returns with a fantastic programme celebrating dance, creativity and movement from Ireland and around the world.

Expect a packed week of:
💃 International & Irish dance performances
🎭 Participatory events
🩰 Workshops
🎓 Professional development opportunities
💬 Conversations & discussions
🏡 Artist residencies
🏫 Dance in schools
✨ And plenty more!

From intimate and playful to spectacular and thought-provoking, there’s something for everyone to discover.

📅 10 - 16 October 2026

Head to tipperarydance.com to explore the programme and plan your festival experience.
  • Would You Be Well? A Holistic Mental Health & Wellbeing Day

A wonderful low-cost community event is coming to Thurles this October, bringing together holistic practitioners, community organisations, and wellbeing services from right across Tipperary.

Partially funded by Healthy Ireland, the day offers something for everyone, including:

🧘 Sample holistic therapy treatments
🧘 Meditation sessions & sound baths
🧘 Breathwork and relaxation practices
🧘 Wellbeing talks & demonstrations
🧘 The chance to meet local therapists and practitioners
🧘 Info from community groups including Men's Sheds, Women's Sheds & more

Whether you're looking for new ways to support your mental health, curious about holistic approaches, or just fancy a day of relaxation and connection, this one's for you.

A healthy lunch can be added when booking, or bring your own if you prefer 🥗

🗓️ Sunday, 11th October
⏰ 10:30am – 5pm
📍 St. Patrick's College, Thurles

Full details available via the whats on page on our website.
  • Experience an intimate evening of traditional Irish music as renowned uilleann piper Seán McKeon takes to the barn at Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch.

Known for his virtuosic performances and the energy, skill and emotion he brings to the uilleann pipes, Seán is one of Ireland's leading traditional musicians. He has performed with artists including Damien Dempsey, Hozier, Christy Moore and Elvis Costello, as well as collaborating with musicians across a range of genres. 🎵

This promises to be a very special evening celebrating the unique sound and tradition of Irish uilleann piping, in the intimate setting of Jim of the Mills.

📅 Friday 18th September 2026
⏰ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch, Thurles

🎟️ Tickets and further information are available on eventbrite
  • Cashel Arts Festival is back, four days of creativity right on our doorstep!

This year's theme, "Threads," runs right through the programme, threads of story and memory, threads of making and material, and the connections between artists, audiences, and community.

Take your pick from a fantastic range of events including:
🎵 Music
💃 Dance
🖼️ Visual Arts
🎬 Film
🎭 Theatre
✂️ Workshops
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events
📚 Literature

A brilliant celebration of creativity, shared experience, and everything that connects us, made possible each year by the festival's sponsors, local businesses, artists, and volunteers.

Check out the full list of events and information on their website. 

📍 Cashel, Co. Tipperary
  • Got an event coming up? Get it seen.

Did you know you can submit your event to Thurles.ie for FREE through our Connection Hub? 🙌

It only takes a couple of minutes, just pop in your event details and attach your poster, and we will get it live on the site and/or our social channels for our community to see.

Thurles.ie has a large number of visitors every month, so if you have got an event, club night, fundraiser, or gig coming up, don't miss the chance to get it in front of the people who matter most, your local community!

🔗 Submit your event now via our Connection Hub. 
thurles.ie/get-involved/connection-hub 

Promote your event for FREE 👏🎉
Culture Night is coming to Thurles!

Join us on Friday, 18th September 2026 for an evening celebrating culture, creativity, music, art and community 🎶🎭🎨

Check out the fantastic range of events taking place throughout the evening above.

 Come along, bring your friends and family, and experience creativity and culture right here in Thurles! 💚

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
Save the date and spread the word! 🙌

#CultureNight #CultureNight2026 #Thurles
Culture Night is coming to Thurles!

Join us on Friday, 18th September 2026 for an evening celebrating culture, creativity, music, art and community 🎶🎭🎨

Check out the fantastic range of events taking place throughout the evening above.

 Come along, bring your friends and family, and experience creativity and culture right here in Thurles! 💚

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
Save the date and spread the word! 🙌

#CultureNight #CultureNight2026 #Thurles
Culture Night is coming to Thurles!

Join us on Friday, 18th September 2026 for an evening celebrating culture, creativity, music, art and community 🎶🎭🎨

Check out the fantastic range of events taking place throughout the evening above.

 Come along, bring your friends and family, and experience creativity and culture right here in Thurles! 💚

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
Save the date and spread the word! 🙌

#CultureNight #CultureNight2026 #Thurles
Culture Night is coming to Thurles! Join us on Friday, 18th September 2026 for an evening celebrating culture, creativity, music, art and community 🎶🎭🎨 Check out the fantastic range of events taking place throughout the evening above. Come along, bring your friends and family, and experience creativity and culture right here in Thurles! 💚 📅 Friday, 18 September 2026 Save the date and spread the word! 🙌 #CultureNight #CultureNight2026 #Thurles
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Get ready for 10-16 October as the Tipperary Dance Festival returns with a fantastic programme celebrating dance, creativity and movement from Ireland and around the world.

Expect a packed week of:
💃 International & Irish dance performances
🎭 Participatory events
🩰 Workshops
🎓 Professional development opportunities
💬 Conversations & discussions
🏡 Artist residencies
🏫 Dance in schools
✨ And plenty more!

From intimate and playful to spectacular and thought-provoking, there’s something for everyone to discover.

📅 10 - 16 October 2026

Head to tipperarydance.com to explore the programme and plan your festival experience.
Get ready for 10-16 October as the Tipperary Dance Festival returns with a fantastic programme celebrating dance, creativity and movement from Ireland and around the world.

Expect a packed week of:
💃 International & Irish dance performances
🎭 Participatory events
🩰 Workshops
🎓 Professional development opportunities
💬 Conversations & discussions
🏡 Artist residencies
🏫 Dance in schools
✨ And plenty more!

From intimate and playful to spectacular and thought-provoking, there’s something for everyone to discover.

📅 10 - 16 October 2026

Head to tipperarydance.com to explore the programme and plan your festival experience.
Get ready for 10-16 October as the Tipperary Dance Festival returns with a fantastic programme celebrating dance, creativity and movement from Ireland and around the world. Expect a packed week of: 💃 International & Irish dance performances 🎭 Participatory events 🩰 Workshops 🎓 Professional development opportunities 💬 Conversations & discussions 🏡 Artist residencies 🏫 Dance in schools ✨ And plenty more! From intimate and playful to spectacular and thought-provoking, there’s something for everyone to discover. 📅 10 - 16 October 2026 Head to tipperarydance.com to explore the programme and plan your festival experience.
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Would You Be Well? A Holistic Mental Health & Wellbeing Day

A wonderful low-cost community event is coming to Thurles this October, bringing together holistic practitioners, community organisations, and wellbeing services from right across Tipperary.

Partially funded by Healthy Ireland, the day offers something for everyone, including:

🧘 Sample holistic therapy treatments
🧘 Meditation sessions & sound baths
🧘 Breathwork and relaxation practices
🧘 Wellbeing talks & demonstrations
🧘 The chance to meet local therapists and practitioners
🧘 Info from community groups including Men's Sheds, Women's Sheds & more

Whether you're looking for new ways to support your mental health, curious about holistic approaches, or just fancy a day of relaxation and connection, this one's for you.

A healthy lunch can be added when booking, or bring your own if you prefer 🥗

🗓️ Sunday, 11th October
⏰ 10:30am – 5pm
📍 St. Patrick's College, Thurles

Full details available via the whats on page on our website.
Would You Be Well? A Holistic Mental Health & Wellbeing Day A wonderful low-cost community event is coming to Thurles this October, bringing together holistic practitioners, community organisations, and wellbeing services from right across Tipperary. Partially funded by Healthy Ireland, the day offers something for everyone, including: 🧘 Sample holistic therapy treatments 🧘 Meditation sessions & sound baths 🧘 Breathwork and relaxation practices 🧘 Wellbeing talks & demonstrations 🧘 The chance to meet local therapists and practitioners 🧘 Info from community groups including Men's Sheds, Women's Sheds & more Whether you're looking for new ways to support your mental health, curious about holistic approaches, or just fancy a day of relaxation and connection, this one's for you. A healthy lunch can be added when booking, or bring your own if you prefer 🥗 🗓️ Sunday, 11th October ⏰ 10:30am – 5pm 📍 St. Patrick's College, Thurles Full details available via the whats on page on our website.
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Experience an intimate evening of traditional Irish music as renowned uilleann piper Seán McKeon takes to the barn at Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch.

Known for his virtuosic performances and the energy, skill and emotion he brings to the uilleann pipes, Seán is one of Ireland's leading traditional musicians. He has performed with artists including Damien Dempsey, Hozier, Christy Moore and Elvis Costello, as well as collaborating with musicians across a range of genres. 🎵

This promises to be a very special evening celebrating the unique sound and tradition of Irish uilleann piping, in the intimate setting of Jim of the Mills.

📅 Friday 18th September 2026
⏰ 8:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch, Thurles

🎟️ Tickets and further information are available on eventbrite
Experience an intimate evening of traditional Irish music as renowned uilleann piper Seán McKeon takes to the barn at Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch. Known for his virtuosic performances and the energy, skill and emotion he brings to the uilleann pipes, Seán is one of Ireland's leading traditional musicians. He has performed with artists including Damien Dempsey, Hozier, Christy Moore and Elvis Costello, as well as collaborating with musicians across a range of genres. 🎵 This promises to be a very special evening celebrating the unique sound and tradition of Irish uilleann piping, in the intimate setting of Jim of the Mills. 📅 Friday 18th September 2026 ⏰ 8:00pm – 10:00pm 📍 Jim of the Mills, Upperchurch, Thurles 🎟️ Tickets and further information are available on eventbrite
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Cashel Arts Festival is back, four days of creativity right on our doorstep!

This year's theme, "Threads," runs right through the programme, threads of story and memory, threads of making and material, and the connections between artists, audiences, and community.

Take your pick from a fantastic range of events including:
🎵 Music
💃 Dance
🖼️ Visual Arts
🎬 Film
🎭 Theatre
✂️ Workshops
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events
📚 Literature

A brilliant celebration of creativity, shared experience, and everything that connects us, made possible each year by the festival's sponsors, local businesses, artists, and volunteers.

Check out the full list of events and information on their website. 

📍 Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Cashel Arts Festival is back, four days of creativity right on our doorstep! This year's theme, "Threads," runs right through the programme, threads of story and memory, threads of making and material, and the connections between artists, audiences, and community. Take your pick from a fantastic range of events including: 🎵 Music 💃 Dance 🖼️ Visual Arts 🎬 Film 🎭 Theatre ✂️ Workshops 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events 📚 Literature A brilliant celebration of creativity, shared experience, and everything that connects us, made possible each year by the festival's sponsors, local businesses, artists, and volunteers. Check out the full list of events and information on their website. 📍 Cashel, Co. Tipperary
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Got an event coming up? Get it seen. Did you know you can submit your event to Thurles.ie for FREE through our Connection Hub? 🙌 It only takes a couple of minutes, just pop in your event details and attach your poster, and we will get it live on the site and/or our social channels for our community to see. Thurles.ie has a large number of visitors every month, so if you have got an event, club night, fundraiser, or gig coming up, don't miss the chance to get it in front of the people who matter most, your local community! 🔗 Submit your event now via our Connection Hub. thurles.ie/get-involved/connection-hub Promote your event for FREE 👏🎉
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