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Children's
Events

MUSICAL ADVENTURES!

Saturday 30 July | St Brendan's Hall

11am

SOLD OUT

Follow Mr. Fox and his friends on their musical adventure!
A wonderful introduction to music, rhythm, song and dance with Sophie. Suitable for children aged 9 months to 3 years, accompanied by an adult.

€10 per child
Queries |  gregory@birrschoolofmusic.com

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Saturday 30 July | Courthouse Yard

5pm  SOLD OUT

7pm  SOLD OUT

MOON & SIXPENCE PUPPETS

Ireland’s travelling marionette (string puppet) theatre, Moon & Sixpence, presents a cheeky version of Red Riding Hood. Performed live with music and sound effects and draws plenty of audience participation. This production includes a moral in the tale, showing the importance of helping others.

€5 | 1 adult & 2 kids €10) | 1 adult & 3 kids €15 

VINTAGE COSTUME

COMPETITION

Sunday 31 July | Emmet Square

5pm

Get your children into the festival spirit by dressing up in Vintage Costume and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes!

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BIRR SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SUMMER CAMP

Monday 1 - Friday 5 August | St.Brendan's Hall

9.30am-12pm

A fun-filled week of singing and acting for children ages 8-12 years. Children will work on creating a short musical play to be performed on Saturday August at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre (11am). All welcome!

60 euro per child (reduction for siblings)

Booking | gregory@birrschoolofmusic.com

KID'S COMPUTER CAMP

Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 August | The Sub Project, Main Street

10am-2pm 

Join West Offaly Training for 4 days of computer coding and lego robotics! You’ll also create your own film through stop motion. Suitable for 7-12 years. €45 per participant.

Booking | 057 91 52003 or admin@westoffalytraining.com 

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BALL JUGGLING FOR KIDS

Tuesday 2 & Thursday 4 August | The Growery

2.30pm-4pm 

Learn to juggle with Eimhin. Great for children’s development off the screen. €10 per person.

Booking | Call (089) 232 4012

CHILDREN'S PAVEMENT ART

Tuesday 2 August | MARIAN HALL

3pm

A festival tradition that every child enjoys!

Every child must be accompanied by an adult and you need to bring your own chalk.

Due to the weather, we are now moving indoors to the Marian Hall. 

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CHILDREN'S TREASURE HUNT

Wednesday 3 August | Courthouse Yard

3pm

Another festival favourite! 

Every child must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE

CIRCUS FOR KIDS

Wednesday 3 August | The Growery

3pm-4.30pm

Ages 8+. Roll up, roll up and come learn some circus skills with Ria Corcoran. Juggling, hula hoop, diabolo and lots and lots of games. €10 per participant (limit of 15 people).

Booking | Call (089) 232 4012

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