Mná Month is held in Cashel Library every year during the month of March. The entire month morphs into one long creative celebration of women. International Women’s Day falls on the March 8, and Mother’s Day traditionally falls towards the end of March making this month the ideal time to make this event happen.

In a joint collaboration between Creative Ireland and Tipperary County Council Library Service patrons are invited to celebrate women by tapping into their creativity. 2025 marks the fifth year of this month-long celebration of women, with the library formerly hosting big names like Rachel Blackmore, Una Healy, Bibi Baskin, Rosemary Smyth and many more. The library will host a programme of free events that celebrate the achievements of women.

“This year the library service particularly welcomes non-nationals, the LGBTQ+ community, the active aged and adults who live with Dementia and Neurodivergence,” says Maura Barrett, Branch Librarian and co-ordinator. “The library is for everyone and it is important that we spread our reach as far as is possible.”

Events include Comhrá as gaeilge, Hidden History in collaboration with the County Museum, Genealogy, Making Birdboxes with Elke Wilson, Jewellery Making with GG Designs, Celtic Ceol and Craic with Patrice Davern, Candle painting and Print making with Lisa Manton, Women’s health with Sabine Eggars, Crystal Healing with Eileen Heneghan, Shamanic Drumming with the O Riains, Mnásome Karoke, Ceili Dancing, Queer Stories, and more

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.