Music plays a central role in Carrick-on-Suir’s cultural life, which is nurtured by a variety of talented music tutors who offer lessons across different instruments and genres, ensuring the next generation of musicians continues the tradition. The town is also home to several choirs, each contributing to the local music scene with regular performances that range in style from classical to contemporary.
Carrick-on-Suir also boasts a rich performing arts scene, including Academies, Theatres, Dance Schools and Tutors providing comprehensive training in music, dance, and drama, ensuring that the performing arts continue to thrive in the area. Students of all ages are encouraged to explore their creativity, with many opportunities to perform in local productions.
Visual Arts, Crafts, Photography and Creative Writing are also well represented with dynamic arts and writers’ collectives, galleries, poetry nights, pop-up studios, clubs, societies, workshops and festivals, enriching the town’s artistic landscape and making art accessible for all.
The town also offers access to professional recording studios, where local artists can produce high-quality recordings of their own work. These studios are an essential part of Carrick-on-Suir’s creative infrastructure, supporting both emerging and established musicians.
Overall, Carrick-on-Suir is a community that celebrates and cultivates its artistic talents, with a wide array of cultural resources that enrich the lives of all who engage with them. Whether through education, performance, or production, the arts are a vibrant and integral part of life in Carrick-on-Suir.
Alison Cronin Dance Academy opened in September 1988, offering children and teenagers a professional training in Ballet, Jazz, Modern Theatre, Tap, Contemporary and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) in a fun and safe environment. All Students are encouraged to reach their full potential, build their confidence and creative skills and are given opportunities to perform in our annual shows and local performances including Charity Events, Fashion Shows and Festive Occasions. Students are also prepared for Ballet Examinations with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D), an Internationally recognised professional teaching organisation. Our highly trained and qualified teachers have a wealth of experience in teaching and performing. We have a passion for the art of dance and for helping others discover their inner dancer. Classes in Carrick on Suir are held on Saturdays.
Carrick Camera Club was founded in 2008. We meet every second Tuesday in The Nano Nagle Community Resource Centre, Carrick-on-Suir, E32 P928 with a break for Summer and Christmas.
We strive to pass on our photographic knowledge to our members through practical meetings teaching camera skills, the use of software, in house competitions and outings. We host the ‘Suir Valley Photographic Challenge’ every year, a competition we started to promote friendship with other like-minded camera clubs.
We are affiliated with the Irish Photographic Federation. Our main aim is enjoyment while also learning for all our members.
ND Photography, led by Noreen Duggan specialises in portraits and arts-focused photography. With a Level 6 Advanced Qualification, Noreen teaches phone photography, empowering both teenagers and adults to capture compelling images that highlight Carrick’s tourism offerings. Noreen’s passion for creative photography extends to cyanotypes, a process she’s eager to share in future workshops. ND Photography blends technical skill with artistic vision, offering both traditional and innovative photography solutions to the community.
Join our lively line dancing classes at Mala’s Dance Studio on North Quay! Classes are every Monday at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Dance to a variety of music, keep your body moving, your mind sharp, and make new friends along the way!
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