New this year
CONNECT CAFÉ
Saturday 3 August / 11am - 2pm
Memory Lane Antique
Hosted by Offaly Local Development Company.
Join us for a cuppa and a chat to boost your wellbeing. Whether you choose to mingle with our friendly facilitators, or find a quiet corner to converse, it’s up to you. All ages welcome!
BACK TO BANBA HALL
[SOLD OUT]
Monday 5 August / 7.30pm
Banba Hall
Step back in time for an evening of Irish
music and song in the unique setting of Birr’s
forgotten Banba Hall! Featuring singers Ann
Hogan and Julie Shanley with pianist Sophie
Ward, violinist Philip Dodd and guitarist Nick
Ward. Semi outdoors, dress warmly.
€18 including booking fee
Booking is essential
If you'd like to be added to the Waiting List, please call Box Office directly on 057 91 22911
BOOK LAUNCH - THE ERIN STORY
Wednesday 7 August / 7.30pm
Doolys Hotel
The Erin Story by John Molloy and Shay Garvey. Compiled and edited by Anthony Dargan, it covers the history of Jackpot Ltd, Erin Peat Products Ltd and Erin Horticulture Ltd of Derrinlough, Birr from the years 1960 - 2010.
FREE. No booking required.
WB YEATS IN STORY & SONG
Thursday 8 August / 1.05pm
St Brendan's Church of Ireland, Oxmantown Mall
Join us for an hour-long programme of stories from Yeats’ life narrated by Denise Leahy as Maud Gonne, interspersed with enchanting and much-loved Yeats poems set to music by Anna Skrine.
Free event. No booking required.
Donations welcome.
DRINK & DRAW
Thursday 8 August / 8pm
Craughwell's, Castle Street
Reconnect with your inner artist! Enjoy colouring in some pictures, drawing patterns, cartoons or whatever you desire. Strictly over 18s / no prior skills needed.
€5 entry fee at the door with proceeds going towards the Irish Cancer Society.
THE OFFBEAT ENSEMBLE
Sunday 11 August / 2.30pm
Craughwell's, Castle Street
Sit back and enjoy this performance of popular musical and film favourites. The Ensemble is a late-starter adult string orchestra based on the northside of Dublin whose aim is to give everyone the chance to learn music in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. They will be joined by special guests Birr’s Ann Hogan and Sophie Ward.
FREE, no booking required
- Donations in aid of Dóchas Offaly Cancer Support Group.