Over the past summer, Photographer Layla Tobin documented a local teenage disco in Hayes Hotel- a staple of young people’s social lives in Thurles and North Tipperary. She photographed their preparation for their night out: the excitement of the disco itself; and as they return home.

Shot in 35mm film – analogue format – and on digital, the images reflect the changes in young peoples lives in the recent past, the ubiquitous phone – but also the staples of make-up and clothing, dancing and the joy of meeting up.

Seasons Of My Youth is available to see on the windows of The Source Arts Centre from 19 September to 5 October, and also here.

Seasons Of My Youth is supported by the Tipperary Creative Ireland Programme Community Grant Scheme 2024.