PICTURES: Tipperary ETB Schools’ Talent Show 2026 showcases spectacular school talent

22 acts from across the Premier County performed for an excited crowd at Borrisokane Community College for the annual Tipperary ETB Schools’ Talent Show 2026.

Secondary students from the ETB’s 10 post-primary schools got the opportunity to take to the stage on Thursday, 19 March, as well as talented musicians from Music Generation Tipperary and the Music Education course at Tipperary FET (Further Education and Training) College – Clonmel (The Mall).

This time, the event travelled north to Borrisokane Community College where students performed at a specially designed stage in the school’s sports hall. Ella Carey of iRadio, a past student of the school, was MC for the event which has become a wonderful opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of Tipperary’s young people.

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Chairperson of Tipperary ETB, Cllr Roger Kennedy, opened the event by saying: “The Tipperary ETB Schools’ Talent Show has become one of the events on the calendar that generates huge excitement for all staff and Board members.

"It allows for significant collaboration across our entire organisation of education services, including our 10 post-primary schools, Music Generation Tipperary and music students at Tipperary FET College.

“Well done to all of the students and staff for performing at today’s event. This is a terrific opportunity to showcase your talents in front of a big crowd, and all of our staff should be extremely proud of how your musical talents have developed.”

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The event included music and dance acts from Borrisokane Community College, Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré, Comeragh College, CTI Clonmel (incorporating Raheen College and Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn), Nenagh College, Newport College, Scoil Ruáin and St Ailbe’s.

There were also two acts from Music Generation Tipperary, a performance music education programme for children and young people, and a band representing the Music Education course at Tipperary FET College – Clonmel (The Mall).

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