
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


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!


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


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.

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