WATCH: Former Tipperary pub undergoes major transformation
The former Kickham House on Main Street is being transformed into a new community arts hub
A former pub on Main Street in Tipperary Town is set for a major transformation, as work continues to turn the long-vacant Kickham House into a new community arts hub.
The building, which was vacant for a year, is currently being refurbished by members of the local creative collective TARTS.
The group is working on a modest budget, with volunteers from the arts group helping to gradually reshape the space into a permanent home for arts and culture in the town centre.
Plans for the new hub include exhibition space, workshop areas, and rooms that can be used for community-based arts events, performances and creative projects.
The aim is to provide an accessible, flexible venue that can support local artists while also encouraging wider community participation.
Speaking to The Tipperary Star, Marion Stern group leader and organiser for TARTS said securing a permanent base marks an important milestone for the group and for the arts in Tipperary Town.
She added that the project has been driven by local enthusiasm and a desire to bring new life and a creative outlet into the town.
Marion also stated the vision for the space is to create something inclusive and welcoming, where people can engage with art, whether through exhibitions, workshops or at open mic nights.
Work is ongoing ahead of the planned official opening on Saturday July 18.