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- - High-level interpretative plan - Detailed design - Research & copywriting - Graphic design - Multimedia production - Manufacture and Fit-out Website: tidesoftimeexhibition.com
Tides of Time, Carrick-on-Suir
Tides of Time, a newly restored visitor centre in Co. Tipperary, opened its doors in May of 2026 and offers a unique look at life during Carrick-on-Suir’s golden age of the Big Houses and the prosperous industries & crafts that flourished on the banks of the River Suir against the backdrop of political turmoil & uprisings through the candid eyes and sharp-tongued words of Dorothea Herbert, poet, writer, artist, proud spinster and social critique of the gentry whose work is as relevant today as it was 200 years ago.
The new visitor experience represents a significant addition to Tipperary’s tourism offering, providing a new visitor attraction that strengthens the appeal of the region for both international and domestic visitors.
The redevelopment combines the town’s rich heritage with innovative interpretation, offering visitors a contemporary and immersive experience. Highlights include audio visual experiences, interactive displays and touchscreen technology; an interactive talking portrait of nineteenth-century writer Dorothea Herbert, powered by AI and based on her own writings; a unique oral history archive featuring local voices; a reconstruction of the study of acclaimed local poet and author Michael Coady, newly designed exhibition and window graphics, and a series of engaging displays exploring the history and development of Carrick-on-Suir.
For this project, we enrolled the services of Alphaset, Triangle Productions, and Letterfrack Conservation through direct labour to complement our own manufacturing & fit-out team and ensure a timely delivery. The AI avatar was built in partnership with French company AskMona while all Audio-Visual and interactive content was produced in-house at Mirador.