Wednesday 5th 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"!Rose Henderson 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)