Thomas MacDonagh Museum

12/06/2026

We are delighted to host this evening opening from 6-8pm next Wednesday. This is an opportunity to see this lovely exhibition and to meet some of the makers. See you there!

26/05/2026

We are delighted to host a very special talk by Garry Cotter, the Editor of the Nenagh Guardian on Wednesday evening at 7pm.
A much loved and important local newspaper, Garry will speak about the role the newspaper plays and the challenges it faces to remain relevant to its readers.
Founded in 1838 by the Kempston Family, the Nenagh Guardian is one of the oldest surviving local newspapers in Ireland and the title incorporates two previous local papers, the Tipperary Vindicator and the Nenagh News.
Entry is free. All welcome.

25/05/2026

18/05/2026

Don't forget!

On Friday 22nd May at 6.30pm, The Thomas MacDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan, is delighted to host the première of ‘Journey Through Glass: Discovering the Genius of Harry Clarke’, a new Film Documentary Presented by Tony Walsh and written by Lucy Costigan and Tony Walsh.
In the summer of 2018, Tony Walsh embarked on a road trip, spending two weeks traveling to various locations in Ireland, exploring the incredible stained-glass windows of Irishman, Harry Clarke. Clarke is world renowned for his originality and his unique use of colour. On Tony’s travels, he discovered some great examples of Clarke’s work in Wexford, Dublin, Tipperary, Mayo and Galway, met some fascinating people who offered rare insights into Clarke’s life and work, and took in some of the most breath-taking scenery along the way. There was one window that had inspired Tony to set out on this trip. Tony revisits this window at the end of his journey, where its location is finally revealed.
Meet Tony and Lucy, reception at 6.30, screening at 7pm sharp. The documentary is 83 minutes long. Admission €5. Copies of the dvd will be for sale at €15 (cash only, please).

16/05/2026

On Friday 22nd May at 6.30pm, The Thomas MacDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan, is delighted to host the première of ‘Journey Through Glass: Discovering the Genius of Harry Clarke’, a new Film Documentary Presented by Tony Walsh and written by Lucy Costigan and Tony Walsh.
In the summer of 2018, Tony Walsh embarked on a road trip, spending two weeks traveling to various locations in Ireland, exploring the incredible stained-glass windows of Irishman, Harry Clarke. Clarke is world renowned for his originality and his unique use of colour. On Tony’s travels, he discovered some great examples of Clarke’s work in Wexford, Dublin, Tipperary, Mayo and Galway, met some fascinating people who offered rare insights into Clarke’s life and work, and took in some of the most breath-taking scenery along the way. There was one window that had inspired Tony to set out on this trip. Tony revisits this window at the end of his journey, where its location is finally revealed.
Meet Tony and Lucy, reception at 6.30, screening at 7pm sharp. The documentary is 83 minutes long. Admission €5. Copies of the dvd will be for sale at €15 (cash only, please).

08/05/2026

Pet talk tomorrow Saturday 9th at 11am in the Library

01/02/2026

ON THIS DAY IN 1878, Thomas MacDonagh, famed poet and revolutionary, was born to Joseph MacDonagh and Mary Parker, at their home in Cloughjordan, county Tipperary.