Great artistic creativity on show in Clough'

The Thomas MacDonagh Museum in Cloughjordan is presenting a diverse program of exhibitions, talks, and workshops from June to January 2027, celebrating local artistic creativity tied to the legacy of poet Thomas MacDonagh. The museum, housed in the family home, features permanent collections of personal papers and artifacts, alongside pre-booked group tours for schools and visitors. A key focus is interactive visual art exhibitions, including Leisa Gray’s ‘Small Daily Rituals,’ a textile and embroidery display created for the Bealtaine Festival, running until June 30. Suzannah O’Reilly, a Limerick-based printmaker, will lead a practical Print Workshop on July 14, with resulting works exhibited from July 6–30. Edwina Knight’s ‘Aqua Essence’ oil paintings, inspired by lake swims, will run August 3–30. The North Tipperary Artists Collective’s group exhibition launches on Culture Night (September 18), exploring themes of memory and legacy. Deirdre Gleeson’s ‘Guí’ exhibition (October 19–November 15) examines Irish prayer and Gaelic Christianity, while Joanna Ryan-Purcell’s ‘Come Away, O Human Child’ (November 16–January 1, 2027) interprets W.B. Yeats’ poetry through land mysticism. All events are free, with opening times available on the museum’s website. Funding for the program comes partly from Tipperary County Council’s Arts Act Grant. The initiative aims to engage audiences through immersive, community-driven artistic practices.