At Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Offaly's premier arts venue is a must-visit during Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival!
Music, movies, theatre, art exhibitions and more, they have a fantastic schedule planned!
Our thanks to Emma Nee Haslam and all the team for their unwavering support of Vintage Week!
THE WONDERFUL STORY OF THE CAMCOR WITH JOHN FEEHAN
Wednesday 7 August / 3pm
In this lecture, John Feehan, who has spent a lifetime exploring the river, will lead us on an expedition in space and time, looking at all aspects of its natural history and human story, and suggest that without the Camcor, Birr would have never been where it is in the first place!
FREE. Booking is essential
MARK LYNDON - THE RIVER WITNESSED
Wednesday 7 August / 8pm
A live-music performance of original songs based on folk stories spanning 500 years. The Birr native has gathered accounts of these almost-forgotten events from long-term residents around the Blackwater Valley in North Co. Cork.
€15 (plus booking fee)
Music & Song in the Afternoon with Emer Dunne & screening of The Social by Hazel Greene
Thursday 8 August / 2.30pm
Enjoy music and the sublime voice of Emer Dunne as she performs well known love songs (Wild Mountain Thyme, Sweet Sixteen) alongside some contemporary surprises! You can also enjoy the screening of The Social by Hazel Greene, a visual record of the social life of the Church of Ireland Youth of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
€10 (plus booking fee)
Tea/Coffee and Biscuit included.
THE CLASSIC
BEATLES
Friday 9 August / 8pm
Following their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in Summer 2023, The Classic Beatles are back with their Magical Mystery Tour 2024. Relive the sights and sounds of the Sixties in a stunning 2hr show stuffed with the best songs ever written.
€27 + booking fees
TALKS OF THE TOWN
TOWN WORKSHOP - TOWARD A FUTURE FOR BIRR
Saturday 10 August / 2.30pm-5pm
In this relaxed and conversational participatory workshop, participants will share stories, discuss town life and be part of an informed and productive discussion toward a sustainable future for Birr.
FREE. Booking is essential.
TALKS OF THE TOWN
FROM THE CENTRE TO THE EDGE -
Birr and the Irish Town
Saturday 10 August / 7pm-8.30pm
Talks of the Town concludes with some film, live-readings and great conversation. In this evening roundtable panel discussion, the town of Birr, at the centre of Ireland, will be placed in a national context.
FREE. Booking is essential.
