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25 Nov 2025

Sensory grotto to open at South Tipperary Arts Centre on December 13

Clonmel Rotary makes a significant donation

Sensory grotto to open at South Tipperary Arts Centre on December 13

President of Rotary Clonmel Richie Molloy presented a donation of €1500 to Helena Tobin for the Sensory Santa Grotto. Also in the photo are Clonmel Rotarians Ian Bowen and Angus Grant.

Santa’s coming to town and he’s making a special stop at South Tipperary Arts Centre.

The experience is designed to be calm, welcoming, and comfortable for children (and their adults) who might find the busy festive season a little overwhelming.

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Each family will have their own pre-booked time slot, so there’s no waiting in long lines or feeling rushed.
Advance booking is essential, places are limited so that every child can have a relaxed, magical moment with Santa.
STAC is delighted to announce that the Sensory Santas Grotto returns this year on December 13th. It will be located upstairs at the South Tipperary Arts Centre, Nelson St. Clonmel.

Each child is booked in through 15 minute time slots.
FREE but booking is required.

President of Clonmel Rotary Richie Molloy, recently presented a donation of €1,500 to STAC to support the sensory grotto.


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Cllr Richie Molloy said that Clonmel Rotary was delighted to give a donation of €1500 towards the running of the Sensory Santa Grotto by the South Tipperary Arts Centre and from working in Family Carers Ireland he is very conscious of the lack of support available to children with special needs

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