Could Thurles Women’s Shed be the next great community space for women in Thurles? 💜 A new Thurles Women’s Shed is being explored, and local women are invited to come along to an engagement meeting and help shape what it could become. Whether you’d like to meet new people, learn a new skill, get creative, share a hobby or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat, this is an opportunity to have your say and help create a welcoming space for women in the community. ☕️🌱🎨 ✨ Craft & creative activities 🧵 Sewing & making 🌱 Gardening ☕️ Friendship, chats & community 📅 Thursday, 17th September ⏰ 11:00am 📍 Thurles Sarsfields, Bohenarva, Thurles Everyone is welcome! Come along, meet others and find out how you can get involved. 💕 📞 Martina Phelan: 085 2136716 / 0504 09579 📧 mphelan@ntdc.ie Please share with any women in the Thurles community who might be interested!

Coming to The Source Arts Centre, Thurles on Friday 4th September, The Pretty Procedure is a new live performance work exploring the medicalised body, girlhood and the pressure to be beautiful. Inspired by lived experiences of facial deformity, jaw surgery and body dysmorphia, this thought-provoking piece explores beauty, shame and the surreal spaces between diagnosis and transformation. The evening will feature a work-in-progress reading, followed by a post-show conversation as the piece continues to develop. 📅 Friday 4th September 2026 ⏰ 8:00pm 📍 The Source Arts Centre, Cathedral Street, Thurles 🔞 Ages 12+ – contains mental health and medical themes A fascinating opportunity to see a new piece of theatre in development and be part of the conversation around its creation. 🎭✨

School's are back, routines return, and a fresh wave of local events and activities gets underway 📅 We would love to feature what’s happening around the community. If you have any events, classes, fundraisers, or local news to share, let us know! Tag us in your posts or submit through our Connection Hub!⤵️ thurles.ie/get-involved/connection-hub/ 📸 The Cottage, Loughmore

Looking to meet someone new without the awkwardness of dating apps? This could be the perfect Saturday morning for you! Join Ecofitness and Club Soda at One19 Coffee House, Thurles on Saturday 5th September for a morning of coffee, conversation, a relaxed walk through the Town Park and plenty of opportunities to meet other singles aged 25-55. ☕ 10:30am – Meet at One19 Coffee & mingle 🚶 11:30am – 45-minute organised walk 💬 12:30pm – Head back for more mingling ❤️ Hot drink included with your ticket 🤝 Club Soda cards to help make connections Whether you find a date, make a new friend or simply enjoy a fun morning out, it's all about getting out, meeting people and making new connections! 🎟️ Tickets are available through Eventbrite – don't miss out! 📅 Saturday 5th September 📍 One19 Coffee House, Thurles ⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm Perfect for anyone who's single and ready to mingle! 😉

A useful opportunity for family carers in Tipperary who may benefit from support, information and practical guidance. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting a 7-week Family Carer Training Course at The Anner Hotel in Thurles. 📍 The Anner Hotel, Thurles 📅 Every Wednesday, 2nd September – 14th October ⏰ 7:00pm – 9:30pm 👤 Tutor: Sean Donal O'Shea Places are limited, so family carers who may be interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Applications can be completed online through the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's registration process. Please share this post with any family carers, friends or family members who may benefit from the course.

Have scrap metal to spare? Turn it into support for In Our Hands. The Monster Scrap Metal Collection is taking place at Thurles Mart on 28th & 29th August, with all proceeds going towards the In Our Hands Campaign. From old gates and farm machinery to trailers, radiators, bicycles, wire and pipes, all types of scrap metal are welcome. 🚜 Have a large load? A collection service is available. 📞 Contact Phil on 087 242 0074 to arrange collection. A great way to clear out unwanted metal, recycle responsibly and help support the future of our Cathedral. Please share and help spread the word! 💛