- Terryglass Arts Festival (August, Terryglass): An intimate community festival in the scenic lakeside village featuring workshops, performances, local crafts, and cultural activities.
- Tipperary Agricultural Show (August, Tipperary Town): A traditional rural showcase with livestock competitions, dog shows, local artisan food, and family entertainment.
- National Heritage Week in Tipperary (15–23 August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county, highlighting sites such as the Rock of Cashel and Ormond Castle. Smaller local events and music sessions also occur. Check tipperary.com for updates.s.
Annual & recurring festivals
County Tipperary, the “Premier County,” is famous for its rich agricultural heritage, the Rock of Cashel, and a deep-rooted passion for traditional music and equestrian sports.
- Tipperary Drama Festival (March): A competitive amateur drama festival held at the Holycross Community Centre, featuring top theatrical groups from across the country.
- St. Patrick’s Day Festival (March): Major community parades and family festivals held in towns like Cashel, Clonmel, Nenagh, and Tipperary Town.
- Feile na nGael (June): While it rotates, Tipperary frequently hosts this massive national festival of Gaelic games (hurling, camogie, and handball) for youth.
- Clonmel Junction Arts Festival (July): A flagship multi-disciplinary arts event featuring theatre, live music, circus performances, and café culture across Clonmel.
- Cahir Castle Medieval Festival (July): A historical reenactment weekend at one of Ireland’s best-preserved castles, featuring knights, traditional crafts, and falconry.
- Nenagh Castlefest (July): A summer celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance held on the grounds of the historic Nenagh Castle.
- Cloughjordan Honors Thomas MacDonagh (July): A heritage and arts weekend celebrating the 1916 leader through poetry, history, and community events.
- Terryglass Arts Festival (August): An intimate community festival in the scenic lakeside village of Terryglass, featuring workshops, performances, and local crafts.
- National Heritage Week (August): Extensive events across the county focused on the Rock of Cashel, Ormond Castle, and the Swiss Cottage.
- Tipperary Agricultural Show (August): A traditional rural showcase in Tipperary Town featuring livestock competitions, dog shows, and local artisan food.
- Clonmel Busking Festival (August): A vibrant weekend that fills the streets of Clonmel with free music, raising funds for local charities and showcasing emerging talent.
- National Heritage Week in Tipperary (third week in August) features walks, talks, exhibitions, and activities across the county.
- Cashel Arts Festival (September): A curated arts week featuring high-quality literature, music, and visual arts set against the backdrop of the iconic Rock of Cashel.
- Dromineer Nenagh Literary Festival (October): A gathering of writers and readers for workshops and readings held in unique venues around Lough Derg and Nenagh.
- Tipperary Dance Festival (October): An international contemporary dance event based in Tipperary Town, featuring world-class performances and masterclasses.
- Savour the Galtees (October): A food-focused celebration in the Glen of Aherlow highlighting local mountain lamb and artisan producers.
- Christmas in Clonmel (December): A festive programme featuring the “Winter Wonderland,” artisan markets, and the official switching on of the city lights.
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