Callout to former ATARI workers in Tipp
Were you part of the ATARI story in Tipperary Town? Did you work there, have a family member who did, or hold special memories of its impact on the town? Creative Places Tipperary Town, in collaboration with TUS and Youth Work Ireland Tipperary, is inviting former ATARI workers and community members to take part in a unique intergenerational project that will reassemble and celebrate the legacy of ATARI’s iconic arcade machines.
Join us for: Monday, August 5 – Ensemble Session: Were you part of the team behind some of the most iconic video games of the 1980s and 1990s? Join us for a special hands-on workshop led by artist and lecturer Paul Keating, where you’ll collaborate with local young people to assemble, paint, and relaunch arcade games like Asteroids, Centipede, Battlezone, and Space Invaders. Your stories, experience, and insight into the machines that shaped a generation will be an invaluable part of this project.
Tuesday, August 6 – Story-sharing Day: Come share your memories of ATARI—the people you knew, the work you did, or what ATARI meant to the community. These stories will help shape a new public artwork inspired by Tipperary’s industrial history. Whether you were employed by ATARI or simply connected to its legacy, we’d love to hear from you! This is not only a chance to reconnect with the past, but also to share your knowledge with a new generation, contribute memorabilia, and take part in a celebratory event this September in Tipperary Town. If you - or someone you know - worked at ATARI in Tipperary and would like to get involved, please get in touch!
Contact Us: Email: creative.places@youthworktipperary.ie Phone: 087 618 8075, Steph Saidha-Creative Places Project Assistant Visit us: Creative Places Tipperary, 1 Bridge Street, Town Lot, Tipperary Town, E34 F652. Please note: Creative Places Tipperary is run by a small part-time team. We're available in person or by phone/message on Wednesdays and Thursdays only, from 11am to 5 pm. Creative Places Tipperary Town is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. Discrimination, harassment, or hateful content of any kind will not be accepted.