What's On?
Fri 31 July
BIRR GAA GOLF CLASSIC & PETER PARDY MEMORIAL CUP 2026
Birr Golf Club | Early
You can reserve your slot by contacting Francie Horan at Birr Golf Club or on 087 2857282. Early booking is advised.
BREAKFAST ART TALK WITH CAROL O’NEILL
Witches in Art
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre 10.30am
From the grotesque to the enchanting, witches have been inspiring artists for centuries.
Join us for a spellbinding journey through art in this multimedia talk. From Goya's dark and haunting witch masterpieces to the bold reimagining of the witch narrative by the women surrealist artists.This talk celebrates a myriad of artists who dared to paint witchcraft, power & rebellion. There may even be chocolate & pastries.
There will be magic.
€10 + booking fee
YOGA WORKSHOP & CACAO CIRCLE
Align Health Store Main Street
Call/text Seberina 087 9123 478
VINTAGE WEEK CRAFTY FRIDAY
(AGES 6+)
Birr Library
Friday 31 July | 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Booking essential)
Get hands-on and creative as we make our very own vintage cameras! Inspired by Mary, Countess of Rosse—who established a pioneering darkroom in Birr Castle—children will design and build their own camera to take home.
Call (057) 912 4950
DANCING AT THE COTTAGES
Burkes Hill /7pm
Hosted by Birr Tidy Towns.
Traditional music and dancing, plus other family-friendly fun events. BBQ and refreshments available.
VISUAL ARTS TRAIL LAUNCH
The Old Cinema / 7.30pm
Join us for the Official Launch of the Visual Arts Trail with Offaly Arts Officer Maeve Mulrennan
The launch will take place in the festival’s main arts venue, The Old Cinema, where audiences can gather to celebrate the opening of this year’s programme. During the evening, curator Owen de Forge will announce the winner of the 2027 Solo Show Award.
LUKE THOMAS AND THE SWING CATS
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre / 8pm
After last year's amazing Show, LUKE THOMAS is bringing THE SWING CATS back to Birr for a brand new show : The KINGS OF SWING (ROCK SWINGS EDITION)!!!! Luke Thomas's new show will feature your favourite timeless SWING songs as well as Swing & Big Band arrangements of classic rock songs from the likes of Thin Lizzy, Oasis, Queen, The Beatles.
Hear SWING versions of Wonderwall, The Boys Are Back In Town alongside timeless classics like Sing Sing Sing, Puttin' On The Ritz, Mack The Knife to Crooning classics like Mr. Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon, New York plus many more performed by THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS - Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats!! Just ask your friends who saw them last year, this is an absolute must for all SWING music fans.
As seen on The Late Late Show, Ireland Am, The Today Show, The Six O'Clock Show and every major radio station in the country... With two #1 Albums, 3 Tv Concert Specials, 9 personally requested performances for President Higgins and countless sell-out tours you can’t afford to miss this show.
Tickets €28 (+Booking Fees)
Super Saturday
FOOD & CRAFT MARKET
Green Street /11am-5pm
Ramble through stalls featuring sumptuous food, craft demonstrations. With walk about entertainers, children’s traditional games, face painters and the much loved Town Crier to keep you entertained. Special thanks to Pro Spray Foam Insulations for sponsoring the stage and Mrs Gleeson (Green Street).
MICK EGAN BUSKING COMPETITION
Green Street / Main Street / 2 - 4pm
From emerging talent to seasoned street performers, the Busking Competition celebrates live performance on the streets of Birr.
Register at Green Street stage
Buskers on Green Street Stage 4pm
Francie Horan at Birr Golf Club or on 087 2857282.
VINTAGE CUP BIRR GOLF CLUB
Birr Golf Club Sponsored by Millennium Promotions. 18-Hole Open Stableford Competition. Open to Ladies and Gents. Category prizes with Vintage attire encouraged.
€10 for members
€25 for visitors.
To book: info@birrgolfclub.ie or call 057 91 20082
YOGA WITH THE BUDDHA LOUNGE
20 min mini Thai massage and chair massage.
Booking essential Complementary wellness talks and mini workshops throughout the day on movement, Breath and protecting and caring for your own wellbeing in a mindful way. Definitely a highlight for all the family.
DISTILLATION
John’s Hall 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
Luke CasserlyA performative journey which takes you to the Irish bog landscape through scent.
Distillation is a response to the recent cessation of the peat harvesting industry in Ireland. Over the past year, Luke Casserly has collaborated with renowned perfume maker Joan Woods to create a unique distillation of the Midlands bog - the place where he grew up - as the starting point for an olfactory encounter which looks at our human relationship to place. Dedicated to the future of our broken landscapes – in the hope that by listening to them, we might be able to better understand them.Distillation is a multi-sensory performance featuring text, perfume, video and sculpture.
The audience are seated around a large custom-made table and are gently invited to hold organic materials and smell parts of the landscape as part of the experience.“A thought-provoking show that stays in the mind long after, like the sweet woody smell of the bog perfume that lingers on the wrist.” - Irish Independent *****
Age suitability 12+
Tickets €18 + booking fee
BIRR RUGBY CLUB FAMILY FUN DAY
Birr Rugby Club will be hosting its wonderful Family Day again in 2026. The day will feature a whole host of family friendly events including
Children’s Tag Rugby 11amAdults’ Tag Rugby Tournament 12.30 - 3.30pm Children’s games(FREE)
1 - 5.30pm BBQ and refreshments available all day!
For any inquiries about the day or to enter a team in the Adult’s Tag Tournament,
please contact: info@birrrugby.ie
THE GREAT RUCKIN DUCK RACE
Camcor River Path / 6pm
Birr RFC and Birr Vintage Week are excited to announce the return of the Great Ruckin Duck Race!
Up to 1500 ducks will compete in this thrilling race on the Camcor River to crown 'the greatest ruckin duck around.'
Tickets are just €5 per duck, with fantastic prizes for the winners, including International tickets and €500 cash!Sponsored by Yates Steel
MILK & MOTHERHOOD
Methodist Church, Emmet Street 11am-5pm
A photography exhibition by: Alex Lazorento in conjunction with CuidiuOfflaly.
Cuidiu is a national voluntary organisation whose volunteers and breastfeeding counsellors provide evidence-based information to mothers.
REPUBLIC OF SILENCE
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre /8pm
Production from a young London-based Irish company following acclaimed performances at the Peckham Fringe Festival and Riverside Studios, Hammersmith.Based on true stories from the Sean Ross Mother and Baby Institution in Tipperary, Republic of Silence moves between past and present in a sensitive, humorous and deeply heartbreaking exploration of Ireland’s hidden history.This hard-hitting play draws on real-life events that shook both Ireland and the Catholic Church when the truth of what took place within the walls of Sean Ross Abbey was finally exposed.Performed by Oísin Nolan, Jack O’Shaughnessy, Áine McNamara and Eanna FergusonAudience members affected by the themes explored in this performance are encouraged to consult the Republic of Silence Care Pack available on the website. A brave, moving and necessary production. Bravo to the cast and crew – this is theatre that deserves to be seen – London Theatre 1*****
Age suitability 14+
€15 +booking fee
Vintage Sunday
VINTAGE CUP
Birr Golf Club
All Day
Francie Horan at Birr Golf Club or on 087 2857282.
FESTIVAL MASS
St Brendan’s RC Church / 12pm
A special blessing to celebrate the community’s activities during the Festival, with choirs of the Parish. All welcome.
VINTAGE SUNDAY PARADE
3pm
Join us for one of Birr Vintage Week’s most beloved traditions! The spectacular Vintage Parade brings the town to life with a dazzling display of vintage cars, marching bands, colourful floats and plenty of festival flair. This year, look out for an exciting collection of incredible bicycles and community barrows, and better yet, get involved yourself. Whether you're taking part or cheering from the sidelines, it's a celebration of community and vintage spirit not to be missed. Visit birrvintageweek.com to book your place. STRICTLY NO HAWKERS.
An accessible area and accessible parking will be available again this year.
Please see birrvintageweek.com for how to book your place.
AFTER PARADE ENTERTAINMENT
The fun continues throughout the afternoon with a fantastic range of interactive walkabout performers, including performing fairies, Cantonela the Magical Clown, The Irish Dandy and Hoopixie, all ready to entertain audiences of all ages, with music from the fantastic Blasta Brass.
THE BIG BIRR STREET FEST Music, walk-about performers.
Be entertained by Hoopxie, the Irish Dandy, Cantonela the Acrobatic Clown and fairy performers along with the fabulous Blasta Brass BandNow and Then Aerial Show at the bottom of Green Street.There’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy after the Parade, so be sure to stay and soak up the atmosphere! Now and Then tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Pookie (Lidija Šola) and Nancy (Noelle Ní Riagáin). Featuring an impressive 8-metre freestanding aerial rig, this spectacular show combines slapstick comedy, aerial acrobatics and a heartwarming story about connection in a digital world.
VINTAGE COSTUME COMPETITIONS
After the Parade Emmet Square Children, Vintage Babies, Ann’s Best Dressed Ladies and Gentlemen.
Mon 3 August
HIBERNIAN ANTIQUES FAIR
County Arms Hotel /11am - 6pm
Admission: Adults €3.50 (including raffle) Children are most welcome, FREE of charge.
INSECTS AT TIN JUG STUDIO
Pop in workshop with Bernie Stapleton for adults and families.
Step through the little gate into thecourtyard garden.
If there’s a seat at the table make one or more pretty flying creatures.
€5 per insect made
SLACK ROPE AT THE HERONRY
Birr Castle /11am
Grá mo chroí
Did you know we have one of the oldest heronries in Ireland in the Castle Demense? Feel inspired to focus and halt like the herons in this musical slack rope creation.Meet at reception to walk to the heronry.
BIRR GARDEN TRAIL
Starting from Emmet Square / 2pm
The Birr Garden Trail returns with a new route and new gardens - big and small, wild and neat, edible and scented - all across town and beyond! Starting from the square at 2pm, please don’t be late.
FREE but booking is essential.
THE YARN GARDEN
Oxmantown NS / 2pm
Join us in the beautiful outdoor classroom for a riot of colour, creativity and community spirit!
Help transform the railings with weaving, crochet, and wrapping using wool and reclaimed fabrics as we create a vibrant guerrilla yarn installation bursting with texture and imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to add their own splash of colour, and don’t miss the spectacular child-sized yarn-bombed bed at the heart of the display!
OUT OF THE BLUE
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre/ 2.30pm
Children’s Show Fresh from Turin, Out of the Blue is a wonderfully interactive sudsy circus show from leading Italian female clown Fra Martó.
With plenty of fun and frolics, sheet-folding shenanigans and a misbehaving washing machine – laundry day has never been so full of bubbles and laughter. This is physical comedy at its finest – a joyful celebration of chaos, chores, and letting go.
Family rates available.
LAUGHTER WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
The Old Cinema / 7pm
Join acclaimed circus performer Fra Martó for a joyful adult laughter workshop designed to lift
spirits, release tension and reconnect participants with the simple pleasure of play. Drawing on her
extensive experience in circus arts and performance, Fra creates a welcoming and energetic
space where laughter becomes a tool for wellbeing, connection and fun. No experience
required—just a willingness to let go and laugh.
€10+booking fee
CAR TREASURE HUNT
Starts at Dooly’s / 6pm
Birr District & Motor Club presents the much loved evening for all the family, finding and solving clues.
Register on the day from 5.15pm.
€15.
LATE NIGHT ART WALK
Starting at the Old Cinema // 8.30pm
The Late Night Art Walk is an experience not to be missed!
More than just a stroll through the exhibits, this unique nighttime adventure transforms the Arts Trail into a world of surprise, spectacle and discovery. Expect pop-up performances, interactive moments and unexpected encounters as artists and performers bring the trail to life after dark.
Specially illuminated sculptures and installations will create a magical atmosphere, offering a completely new way to experience the artwork. With different pop-ups and performances featured, each walk will be different.
Tues 4 August
EARLY YEARS WORKSHOP
The King of Many Cloaks & CrownsJoanna Parkes
Oxmantown NS 10am, 11.15am, 12.30am
€5/child + booking fee
BUDDHA LOUNGE EVENT
10am-11am good morning yoga flow with Antoinette.
Enjoy a flow yoga class of breath movement and Mindfulness
BIRR GAA VINTAGE WEEK SUMMER CAMP
Grant Heating St. Brendan’s Park | 10am -1pm
Junior infants. For booking information please visit Birr GAA social media.
THE RAMBLING HOUSE PROJECT
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre /11.30
THE YARN GARDEN
Oxmantown NS / 2pm
Join us in the beautiful outdoor classroom for a riot of colour, creativity and community spirit! Help transform the railings with weaving, crochet, and wrapping using wool and reclaimed fabrics as we create a vibrant guerrilla yarn installation bursting with texture and imagination.
Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to add their own splash of colour, and don’t miss the spectacular child-sized yarn-bombed bed at the heart of the display!
SEEN & SAFE
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre / 2.30pm
A photography project showcase exploring refuge and identity among Ukrainian women living in Birr, connecting their experiences to The Law of the Innocents, enacted in Birr in 697 AD as an early legal protection for women, children and non-combatants.
Through smartphone photography, participants weave a tapestry of images that together tell the story of being "Seen & Safe", where their phones are witnesses to their new lives. A digital version of the project will be on exhibition in St Brendan’s Hall throughout the festival. Supported by Offaly County Council through the Creative Ireland Community Grant Programme 2026–2027
HIBERNIAN ANTIQUES FAIR
County Arms Hotel /11am - 6pm
Admission: Adults €3.50 (including raffle)
Children are most welcome, FREE of charge.
FANZINI SPAILP
Market Square /2:30-3:30pm, 4:30-5:30pm
Children’s Show booking essential
Spailp is a brief but glorious experience of your life's most exquisite moments inside a beautiful bespoke venue. "Spailp" is a non-verbal show for 5 minutes for 5 people at a time. Inside the theatre tent, the audience is brought through five worlds on a theatrical journey, sharing moments of joy, silliness and play.
Free but booking required
CHILDREN’S PAVEMENT ART
St Brendan’s Boys School,
Moorepark Street / 3.30pm
A beloved festival tradition for kids! Children must be with an adult. Wet weather alternative in the Marian Hall
DRAG QUEEN BINGO
The Chestnut / 4 /8pm
Tickets: €20
Hosted by one of Ireland’s top drag queens, Drag Queen Bingo is a hilarious, high-energy night of comedy, cabaret and audience participation. Blending live performance with outrageous bingo fun, the this feel good event celebrates inclusivity, community and the vibrant spirit of Ireland’s drag culture.Expect big laughs, great prizes, plenty of sparkle and an unforgettable night of entertainment.
€20 + booking fee
CONNAUGHT STREET CAPERS
Connaught Street 7pm
The ever-popular Tug o’ War, where local sports clubs go head-to-head in a test of strength, teamwork and determination. Expect plenty of friendly rivalry, great entertainment and lots of laughs as teams battle it out for bragging rights. A fun-filled evening for participants and spectators of all ages.
Wed 5 August
BIRR GAA VINTAGE WEEK SUMMER CAMP
Grant Heating St. Brendan’s Park / 10am - 1pm
Junior infants.
For booking information please visit Birr GAA social media.
SLACK ROPE WORKSHOP
Mill Island Park/ 11am
Discover the art of balance, focus, and movement in this introductory slack rope workshop. Suitable for all skill levels. Please wear thick socks.
SENSORY TRASURE HUNT
Scout Hut beside Marian Hall/ 11am
Suitable for under 5’s and children with additional needs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
YOGANESS IRELAND
Wed 5 Aug | The Space Above | 10am
Tickets €10 from yoganessireland.ie
Chair Yoga: Gentle introduction to chair yoga, 1 hour class, suitable for adults of all ages (Please note: the class takes place upstairs so you will need to be able to navigate steps)
Wed 5 Aug | The Space Above | 11.30am €5 tickets from yoganessireland.ie Yoga Flow: Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga class for adults. No prior yoga experience needed.
CONNECT CAFÉ
Memory Lane Connect Cafés are welcoming community gatherings that bring people together to connect, start conversations, and strengthen our connections with ourselves, each other, and our communities. Take a moment for you and join staff of Offaly Local Development Company and Mental Health Ireland for a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed and friendly space. Whether you'd like to meet new people, share a conversation, or simply enjoy some company, everyone is welcome. Come along, connect, and take a gentle step towards wellbeing.
Free event. All welcome.
For more information, contact Louise on 087 692 5276.
THE YARN GARDEN
Oxmantown NS Outdoor Classroom.
Mon 3, Tues 4, Wed 5/ 2pm
Join us in the beautiful outdoor classroom for a riot of colour, creativity and community spirit! Help transform the railings with weaving, crochet, and wrapping using wool and reclaimed fabrics as we create a vibrant guerrilla yarn installation bursting with texture and imagination.Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome to add their own splash of colour, and don’t miss the spectacular child-sized yarn-bombed bed at the heart of the display!
OFFALY’S LONGEST VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA TABLE
COUNTY ARMS HOTEL
Timeless tea, charming company & elegant heritage, all down the iconic County Arms driveway in aid of Offaly Hospice on Wednesday,
Vintage Afternoon TeaBottomless Prosecco & MimosasFor only €49 per person
Let's raise a glass to community, elegance & summer joy!
Visit Hotel Reception or call 057 912 0791 to book.
INSECTS AT TIN JUG STUDIO
Pop in workshop with Bernie Stapleton for adults and families. Step through the little gate into the courtyard garden.
If there’s a seat at the table make one or more pretty flying creatures.
€5 perinsect made
TABELTOP MUSEUMS
Calling all treasure hunters, memory keepers and collectors of all things quirky! To celebrate
Vintage Week, Birr Library is hosting a Table Top Museum on
Wednesday, 5th August from 18.00 - 19.30.
Whether you have fancy paper from the 1980’s, biscuit tins from the 1970’s or a lifetime of
fridge magnets, we believe that every collection has a story and we want to hear yours!
If you would like to take part in our Table Top Museum and are free on
Wednesday, 5th August from 18.00 - 19.30,
please contact birrlibrary@offalycoco.ie
and tell us about your collection.
Children are welcome to take part but must be accompanied by an adult
Birr Library . 057 912 4950
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Birr Library / 11am-11.30am
Booking Essential
Bring your favourite cuddly companion along for a magical morning of stories, songs and rhymes. A warm and welcoming session for children—and their very special “plus-ones”! . (057) 912 4950
VINTAGE WEEK SWIM GALA
Birr Leisure Centre / 1.30-3.30pm
Join us for our annual Vintage Week Swim Gala, a fun-filled event where young swimmers showcase their skills and enjoy a fantastic day in the water! FREE Swim Join us for an 1 hour FREE swim to all customers. Take a break from all the excitement that is going on during the week-long festival, held after our Swim Gala.
BED AMONG THE LENTILS - ROSE HENDERSON
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre /2.30pm/7pm
Written by Alan Bennett / Performed by Rose Henderson
The Vicar, His Wife & The Grocer. Winter rolls into summer and Susan catches a glimpse of life as it should be. Parish life will never be the same again. Oscar nominee, Tony and Bafta winner Alan Bennett weaves a tale of three people and a congregation of the Vicar's "fans" edged with jealousy, lust, redemption and a grocer with "lovely teeth"!RoseHenderson is "Susan" who on a winter evening stumbles across "life" and a glimpse of reality.
€18 (plus booking fee)
CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT
Scout Hut beside Marian Hall /3pm
A festival favourite! Gather your team and uncover the hidden secrets of Birr in this fun-filled challenge. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Hi-viz jackets recommended.
Prizes awarded based on timing and correct answers!
BOOK LAUNCH
Dooly’s Hotel / 7pm
Birr Historical Society cordially invite you to the official launch of the 200th Anniversary reprint of Thomas Lalor Cooke's book 'A Picture of Parsonstown'
This book will be officially launched by noted local historian Margaret Hogan.
All welcome.
LATE NIGHT ART WALK
Starting at the Old Cinema/ 8.30pm
The Late Night Art Walk is an experience not to be missed!More than just a stroll through the exhibits, this unique nighttime adventure transforms the Arts Trail into a world of surprise, spectacle and discovery.
Expect pop-up performances, interactive moments and unexpected encounters as artists and performers bring the trail to life after dark.Specially illuminated sculptures and installations will create a magical atmosphere, offering a completely new way to experience the artwork. With different pop-ups and performances featured, each walk will be different.
BEST OF BROADWAY
The Chestnut | 8pm |
Lauren Murphy & Friends
A cabaret- style showcase of some of Broadway’s most beloved songs, sung by Lauran Murphy and some of the Midlands’ most talented performers!
PATRICK RAFTER violin, DIDA CONDRIA piano
BIRR CASTLE HISTORIC MUSIC SALON
Thursday 6th August 3.00pm
The acclaimed virtuosic violinist Patrick Rafter is joined by brilliant young Irish/Romanian pianist Dida Condria to perform a thrilling programme which includes works by Rachmaninov, Sibelius, Kreisler, Elgar, Saint Saens and more. Also featuring Vaughan-Williams spell-binding The Lark Ascending, with Birr Castle’s Music Salon providing a beautiful setting for an unforgettable experience.
Tickets €32 (pre-booking only, numbers limited)
Thurs 6 August
BIRR GAA VINTAGE WEEK SUMMER CAMP
Grant Heating St. Brendan’s Park / 10am - 1pm
Junior infants.
For booking information please visit Birr GAA social media.
CHILDREN’S PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Old Cinema 11am
Get creative and explore the world of printmaking with Carolan Duff! Participants will learn basic printmaking techniques using beginner friendly and accessible materials. All tools and materials are provided, and you are welcome to bring home your creations!
Age 10+ €5 +booking fee
Ceardlann Spraíúil do Dhaoine Óga
Gaelscoil na Laochra 2pm
Age Group 6 - 12 Ceardlann do dhaoine óga sa scoil nua álainn imBiorra!
CASTLE BRUNCH
Kinnitty Castle Hotel | 12-3pm
Tea and coffee, freshly baked scones and pastries. Selection of fresh fruit sweet treat.One Mimosa per person.
€40 per person.A booking guarantee will be required.
Kinnitty Castle.com +353 (0)57 9137318
MICK CREAGH - C’MERE ‘TILL I TELL YOU A GOOD ONE
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre / 2.30pm
An old-style storyteller with one eye on the past and the other firmly on the present, Mick Creagh brings his audience along for the ride – and he loves to get everyone involved. So clear your throats and be ready for an afternoon of storytelling and craic!
Tickets €15 +booking fee
BELINDA – A COSTUMED READING
Birr Library / 2.30pm
Celebrate the life and legacy of Maria Edgeworth, pioneering novelist, educationalist and early children’s author, recognised by many as the “Mother of the Novel.” Marking the 225th anniversary of Belinda, members of the Maria Edgeworth Centre present a lively costumed performance featuring scenes from the novel that was an inspiration for Jane Austen, who referenced it in Northanger Abbey.
FREE
Patrick Rafter violin Dida Condria piano
Birr Castle Historic Music Salon | 3pm |
The acclaimed virtuosic violinist Patrick Rafter is joined by brilliant young Irish/Romanian pianist Dida Condria to perform a thrilling programme which includes works by Rachmaninov, Sibelius, Kreisler, Elgar, Saint Saens and more. Also featuring Vaughan-Williams spell-binding The Lark Ascending, with Birr Castle’s Music Salon providing a beautiful setting for an unforgettable experience.
Tickets €32(pre-booking only, numbers limited)
THE SONG CYCLE
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre /7pm
In 2022, musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly and his friend and ‘Dogs’ collaborator Sean Millar decided to make the trip from Ireland to the Glastonbury Festival - Nick cycling the whole way from Dublin, while Sean was on public transport. Nick’s documentary about the journey proves a celebration of sustainability in its many forms - environmental, culturaland personal.
Presented by OFFline Film Festival
Tickets €10 + booking fees
Fireworks Night & Gig Rig
Birr Rugby Club | 7.30pm
Join us for a fun-filled evening the whole family will love!
The Kids’ Zone opens at 7.30pm with games and entertainment for all ages . Keep an eye out for the giant heron puppet, Long Legged Sheila, roaming throughout the
evening and you can’t miss the incredible SK Parkour Demonstration.
At 8.30pm, Rock of Ages will take to the stage with a high-energy performance
guaranteed to get you moving. Enjoy delicious BBQ and refreshments throughout the night before the spectacular Celtic Flame Fire Show lights up the skies as darkness falls.
Then, round off the evening with a breathtaking Fireworks Finale at 10.10pm.
Free admission, with a bucket collection by Birr Lions Club
(€5 recommended donation).
Fri 7 August
SOCIAL WALK
Birr Castle Demesne 11am
Join some of the Offaly Local Development Team for a social walk around the stunning grounds of Birr Castle Demesne. Fresh air, friendly faces and good company, all followed by a cup of tea. What more could you ask for?!
All welcome.
Booking essential, by contacting Declan on 087 699 1226, or Stephanie on 086 833 6873.
YOGA WITH THE BUDDHA LOUNGE
10am-11am Chair yoga and Mindfulness
7pm -9pm workshop yinyoga and Breathwork Location TBC
see @Buddha_lounge.ie0871378492 for booking
BE A PASSING ARTIST
Tin Jug Studio /11am-1pm
VINTAGE SALE & WELL-BEING VIBES
Adomnan Lodge,Rosse Row 12pm-5pm
Open house vintage sale with a variety of pop up stalls.
DWELL IN LOVE
10am-11.30am
Adomnan Lodge,Yoga, qigong, meditation and temple massage with essential oilsWith Deborah Doherty & Nella May Parsons
€15
call Debs: 0851047030
VINTAGE WEEK AWARDS CEREMONY
Birr Library / 2pm
Celebrate the achievements of this wonderful community.
LUNCHTIME CONCERT CHARLES MARSHAL & FRIENDS
St Brendan’s Church of Ireland / 1.05pm
Thomas Charles Marshall OrganAdele O’Dwyer CelloThe programme for this delightful lunchtime recital features a selection of Romantic works for organ solo and cello and organ duo, ranging from Mendelssohn to Saint-Saëns and Reynaldo Hahn Presented by Birr Festival of Music Tickets
€15 .Children free.
SLACK ROPE
Emmet Square/ 2pm
DOna NObis PAcem `Grant us Peace` here in Emmet Square.Find Serenity in stark contrast to the ever by flowing trafficexperiencing this time slowing down slack rope performance.
VINTAGE WEEK CRAFTY FRIDAY (AGES 6+)
Birr Library / 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Booking essential (057) 912 4950
Step back in time and create your own vintage paper dolls! Design and dress your characters in elegant fashions inspired by the drawing rooms of Birr Castle and its surroundings.
VINTAGE TENNIS WOODEN RACKET TOURNAMENT
Wilmer Tennis ClubFriday 7th August 7pm
Novelty Mixed Doubles & Wooden Racket Tournament (Wooden rackets provided)
Prizes for Best Dressed on the Night €20 per pairVintage dress & traditional whites encouraged!
Lughnasa Sacred Circle with Hazel Dervan
Align Health Store, Main Street 7-9pm
Join Hazel Dervan of Hazel Rose Holistic Therapies for an evening honouring Lughnasa, the ancient Celtic festival of gratitude, harvest and abundance. Through Celtic mythology, guided meditation, shamanic journeying, ritual and reflection, reconnect with yourself, the wisdom of the land and the spirit of community.
Exchange: €30
Advance booking recommended. Spaces are limited.
call/text Seberina: 087 9123 478
THE MUDDY RIVER BAND
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre | Fri 7 Aug | 8pm
The Muddies are back! Step back in time and experience the magic of three of music’s greatest legends; Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, performed by the fantastic Muddy River Band.
This talented group of musicians bring to life the unforgettable melodies, poignant lyrics and electrifying performances that have echoed through the lives of generations of music lovers. Join the Band for an unforgettable night of music that transcends time, bringing together fans of all ages to celebrate the enduring legacies of these true music icons.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these legends for the first time, this show will leave you inspired and longing for more.
Tickets €25 + booking fee.
PLEIN AIR WITH GRAHAME BOOTH
Discover the art of plein air watercolour painting in a one-day outdoor workshop led by renowned artist Grahame Booth.
This course is suitable for anyone that paints regularly and is comfortable with the basics of watercolour painting but really wants to tackle the tricky practice of plein air painting.
Attendees will need to bring their own materials on the day (i.e. paints, easel, paper, etc.)
Price: €60 including booking fees
Sat 8 August
LUGHNASA YOGA WORKSHOP & CACAO CIRCLE
Birr Castle Pavilion / 9.30am
call/text Seberina: 087 9123 478
VINTAGE SALE & WELL-BEING VIBES
Adomnan Lodge, Rosse, Row, Birr 12pm-5pm
Join us for two special days during Birr Vintage Week at the beautiful Adomnan Lodge. Browse a small collection of vintage glassware, crockery, paintings, toys, books, Indian blankets, bags, bowls and baskets - all in the most charming surroundings.
Each morning begins with a nourishing well-being session in the beautiful Georgian lodge house before Bia LaTinaarrives with her famous Colombian empanadas and patacones.
IMMERSIVE CHAKRA DANCE FLOW & SOUND BATH
With Deborah Doherty & Marie, Emerald
Soundhz 9am-11:30am - €30 50% discount on Bia LaTina’s food for all well-being participants.
To book well-being sessions, call Debs: 0851047030
BIRR FESTIVAL OF HURLING
St Brendan’s Park GAA / 10am - 1pm
A Day of Hurling Action! Featuring future stars from Birr and talented teams from neighbouring counties Galway and Tipperary. Come out and support the next generation of hurling talent while honouring three great local legends. Plenty of excitement, skill and community spirit guaranteed!
LEINSTER REGIMENT
Birr Civic Offices /10.30am
Leinster Regiment AGM
Lecture 11.30 am Birr Railway Station by local historian Jimmy Short
Wreath laying service 1pm at the monument in Crinkle