Paddy Cashin images of 1985 now on display at Tipperary Museum of Hidden History

Tipperary Museum of Hidden History presents:
Paddy Cashin - A lifetime of photographs from Clonmel’s ‘Flash Cash’ 1977 – 1992

Tipperary Museum of Hidden Historys new exhibition is celebrating Paddy Cashin’s life’s work, through the eye of his lens, capturing events and social occasions, throughout the years. These new images are dated to 1985, where many Debs, 21st and community occasions occurred.

We hope you have lots of laughs, tears of joy and fond memories, of a bygone era.

The development of this exhibition began when the Cashin family were packing and removing items from their family home in College Avenue, Clonmel. The family approached the Museum and asked if they would accept a sizeable amount of film negatives which were contained in many old biscuit tins. Gratefully accepted by Museum Management, the project began. Meetings were had with rolls and rolls of film.

An emotional undertaking, but all worthy of the months, weeks and hours given, it shows how the town of Clonmel and its people have changed over the years. For the Museum to acquire this visual, social and historical record of the town from the late 1970s to the early 1990s is especially important. It serves as a reminder of the simple technique of presenting our photographs in an album or framed on our walls.

The museum’s commitment to sustainability when producing exhibitions, highlights one of its main objectives which is to reduce and re-use. All of the original 1970s and 1980s picture frames featured in the exhibition, came from Clonmel’s St. Vincent de Paul warehouse. The avocado bathroom suite was reused!

A Presentation Secondary School (Clonmel) Debs Ball from 1985. Who can you recognise from this great photo by the late Paddy Cashin? Hint: There's a future Clonme Primary School principal in the front row!

Our visitors are in awe at the photographs. Some don’t recall the pictures being taken, others reminisce about wonderful times and others remember departed loved ones and friends. Its an ideal opportunity to bring your family and friends to the Museum at the start of the new year.

Check out our copyrighted photographs on our website www.hidden history.ie/exhibition

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