We’re excited to announce a major milestone for Carrick-on-Suir: thanks to funding from Fáilte Ireland through the EU Just Transition Fund, Explore Carrick-on-Suir has secured €352,647 to transform the Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre into a dynamic cultural destination for locals and visitors alike.
To celebrate, we’re inviting the community to be part of two special Heritage Week events this August — both rooted in stories, memories, and the people who make this town unique.
August 11th–13th: Community Mural Workshops with Fintan Magee
Join Fintan Magee for three days of free, hands-on creative workshops that will shape a brand-new public mural for the town.
Day 1: Explore Carrick’s river heritage — we’ll photograph the River Suir, historic buildings, and coracle boats. We’re also collecting black-and-white photos of the river from your family albums.
Day 2: Bring your old photos, letters, and mementos. Share the stories behind them, and help shape the mural’s themes. We’ll also run storytelling activities and portrait sessions around town.
Day 3: Recreate historical photos using modern-day locals — bridging the past and present in powerful new imagery that will feed into the mural design.
August 16th: “Your Story, Our History” Live Panel at Ormond Castle Market
Join historian and content creator Davy Holden as he hosts a special live storytelling panel featuring local voices and memories of Carrick — from river life and local trades to sports, music, and everyday moments. Bring your stories, old photos, and artifacts — or just come to listen and reflect.
These contributions will become part of The Tides of Time Oral Archive, the town’s growing permanent collection of voices at the Heritage Centre.
Share your story now HERE. Or tag us on socials: #ExploreCarrickonSuir #YourStoryOurHistory
Let’s celebrate Carrick’s past by sharing the stories that shaped it — yours.
