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Festivals & Events Laois Offaly Westmeath Tipperary 2010
June
Shannonbridge and Clonmacnoise Midsummer Music Festival 24th to 27th June 2010
24th - 27th June
Shannonbridge & Clonmacnoise Midsummer Music Festival
2 Free outdoor concerts in the village, workshops during the day focussing on children and families and a major concert at Clonmacnoise. Lots to see and do for all the family....
Kilbeggan Races
Monday 21st June 2010 First Race 6.00pm evening
Laois Walks Festival 2010
Laois Walks Festival Telephone 057 8661900
July
July Events Lough Boora Parklands
July 24th to July 31st
Love Motel for Insects - Brandon Ballengee
Light installation by environmental artist Brandon Ballengee, which explores the nocturnal life of the insect world. One-day workshops and night walks to the installation will provide an insight into the rich biodiversity of Lough Boora Parklands.
July 1st to July 30th
Legitimate Bodies Dance Company- Artist in Residence
Nick Bryson and Cristina Golette with choreograph a series of dances based on the sculptures in the parklands. The programme will culminate with an evening performance during the Insect Festival on July 31st. Further information will be available in June.
Kilbeggan Races
Friday 16th July 2010 First Race at 6.00p.m.
August
Clonaslee Music From The Mountain August 2010
Castle Palooza Festival August 2010
Boutique Music Festival
Charleville Castle Tulllamore
Doors Open 12noon
Kilbeggan Races
Saturday August 2010 First Race at 5.30p.m.
42nd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival, 13th -20th August 2010
A Wide variety of vintage themed events & modern entertainment throughout the festival
come on out and join in ...!
Street Theatre
Visual Arts,Antique & Fine Art Fair,Theatre
Children's Events......and lots more for all the family
Brochure available mid- July
Info Line: 087 9226961
Kilbeggan Races
Saturday 7th August 2010
Tullamore Show, 8th August 2010
This show has an Agricultural Focus Incorporating Rural And Family Lifestyles, with Competitive And Exhibition Elements Including Over 500 Trade Stands. Full Programme Of Free Entertainment and Sideshows
Terryglass Arts Festival, 18th- 20th August 2010
Kilbeggan Races
Friday 20th August 2010 First Race at 5.05p.m.
The Irish Game And Country Fair 28th-29th August 2010
Planned for Birr Castle, Co Offaly on the 28th and 29th August 2010 is not only designed to appeal to hunting, shooting and fishing enthusiasts but all those who live, work or p
lay in the Irish Countryside.
http://www.irishgameandcountryfair.com
Heritage Week August 21st -29th 2010.
September
Kilbeggan Races
Friday3rd September First Race at 4.35p.m.
Electric Picnic Stradbally - September 2010
The rolling lawns of Stradbally Hall provide the perfect setting for a feast of eclectic music, entertainment and food. The ancestral home of the Cosby family is a picturesque 600 acre estate with it’s own lake, surrounded by ancient oak and chestnut trees. Situated just an hour from Dublin it is nonetheless in the heart of the country in the quaint little town of Stradbally, Co. Laois.
SEPTEMBER
Slieve Bloom Eco Walks Festival 18/19thSeptember 2010
Fun Weekend to start the Autumn walk and talk in the company ofexperienced local guides and discover new eyes for the landscape of the Slieve Bloom. Further information
For details and accommodation
E-mail info@slievebloom.ie
Shannonside Astronomy Club 'Whirlpool Starparty' Birr Castle, Co. Offaly
Friday September 2010
Booking essential, contact Shannonside Astronomy on +{0}61452644
Slieve Bloom Guided Walks every Sunday May to mid November 2010
Download Programme of Summer Guided Walks
Contact 086 2789147
E-mail info@slievebloom.ie
October
Ballinasloe International October Horse Fair & Festival
3rd - 11th October 2010.
Contact +353 (0)90 9643453
Slieve Bloom Storytelling Festival 12th - 16th October 2010.
A week of tall Tales magic and myth and legends with local International Storytellers
E-mail info@slievebloom.ie Details
November
Queen of the Land Festival
November 2010.
Competition to pick out winner of National title of Queen Of The Land. Weekend full of entertainment with live bands and DJ.
www.queenofthelandfestival.com
Events 2011
April/ May
Slieve Bloom Walking Festival 17th Annual Walking Festival
Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May 2011
Weekend walks €20 €Daily walks €8.00
A weekend of great walks and mighty fun
Choice of 10 walks from 5k - 15k
In the evenings enjoy candlelit dinner, traditional music sessions
Walkers Dinner and Dancing in Kinnitty Castle 8pm Sunday 1st May
Contact +353(0) 862789147
E-mail info@slievebloom.ie
Annual Half Door Club International Set Dancing Festival
29th April to 2nd May 2011.
Nightly Ceilis, Set Dancing and Sean Nos Dancing Workshops
Castletown Co Laois
Contact +353 (0)86 3440388
E-mail michael.lalor@iolfree.ie
Kilbeggan Races
Saturday May 2011 First race 5.40pm
Tullamore Phoenix Festival 2011
An action packed programme of arts, music, heritage & extreme events takes place each year in Tullamore, the most central town in Ireland.
