Friday 7th 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 CONCERTCHARLES 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