At Birr Castle
Birr Castle is always a hive of activity during Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival and 2024 will be no different. The town's most famous attraction will host lots other fantastic events across the Festival.
THE BIG BEAUTIFUL
VINTAGE PICNIC [CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER]
Friday 2 August / 12.30pm
Lay down your blankets and spread out your own Vintage-style picnic. A fun-filled memory-making day out for all. Prizes on the day include: Best Looking Vintage-Themed Picnic, Best Dressed Vintage Family and more.
All ticket holders have now been notified.
MOBIUS
[SOLD OUT]
Sunday 4 August / 10pm
A ROGU Fire Arts production. Prepare for a spectacular journey through the Art of Fire with three of Ireland’s most-skilled fire performers. Through a series of choreographed routines, the audience will experience awe-inspiring displays of illusion, mastery of skill and technique and spectacular pyro-technic effects.
This hypnotic visual journey of fire, light and movement
lasts for 30 minutes and is suitable for all the family.
PLEASE NOTE:
It's not possible to operate a Waiting List. Please only attend the venue if you have pre-booked.
DORIS & MABEL'S
BOOK CLUB
- Aerial circus show
Monday 5 August / 7pm
Join Doris & Mabel on their next joyful, silly, mad-cap adventure. Enjoy the majesty of “Black Beauty” through the eyes of Doris, and watch “Dracula” meet his match through the power of knitting! All before an exhilarating finalchapter!
Expect to gasp and cheer at this pair’s antics, which
include acrobatics, aerial silks, rope and doubles trapeze, all set on a free-standing aerial rig!
€10 including booking fees
€25 + booking fees (1 adult & 2 children)
€35 + booking fees (2 adults & 2 children)
Pre-booking is essential.
THE CALL OF THE
SHANNON LAUNCH
Tuesday 6 August / 6.30pm
The Copper Tree Gallery
Major Exhibition by Bernie Masterson.
A collection of four short stories from ordinary people about their relationship with the River Shannon and how it has influenced their lives, and continues to do so.
Bernie was the winner of the Open Submission Exhibition 2023.
WORLD'S BIGGEST
HEALING CIRCLE
Thursday 8 August / 3pm-5pm
Join the World’s Biggest Healing Circle at Birr Castle. Bring your family, drum, blanket and healing energy for the Earth. Celtic Kirtan, Eileen Bray, will be joining us. She will be composing music and songs especially for her event with the theme of Flow.
Registration essential for number count.
To register: Contact Lynne on (089) 465 5279
PLEASE NOTE:
.This is an updated listing and start time to that included in the Printed Programme.
