 | Offaly County Council acknowledges the immense voluntary commitment to developing these events and the importance of encouraging and protecting these endeavours |
Festivals Photo Gallery
Bealtaine May 2011
A National festival that celebrates creativity in older age.Look out for events in May in your local paper. For further information on Bealtaine 2011 around Ireland see http://bealtaine.com/(External Website)
Fleadh Cheoil Uibh Fhaili (May 3rd - 8th 2011)
The Offaly Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Edenderry. Check out www.offalyfleadh.com for more details
Phoenix Festival (7th - 8th May 2011)
Community Festival with music, art and extreme sport. Please see www.phoenixfestival.ie (External Website)
ShakeFest 2011 - (May 28th & 29th 2011)
A two day festival held in the fabulous venue of Charleville Castle, Tullamore that celebrates dance. Please see www.shakefest.net (External Link)
Shannonbridge Midsummer Music Festival (June 25th - 27th 2011)
The Shannonbridge Midsummer Music Festival takes place in the pretty Shannon side village. The festival is known for, great music, stunning riverside location and the infamous Clonmacnoise monastic site. Check out local press or our events and news page in June 2011 to view programmed events.
Tullamore International Summer Organ Series (May –Sep 2011)
This group organises a series of organ recitals each summer at the Church of Assumption, Tullamore from May to September. Check out the local press or our events & news page in May for upcoming recitals.
Castle Palooza (30th & 31st July 2011)
A two day music and arts festival set in Charleville Castle, Tullamore showcasing a range of music style as well as exhibitions, installations, recitals, performances, workshops and markets. www.castlepalooza.com (External Website)
Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival (5th - 12th August 2011)
Visit www.birrvintageweek.com for more information (External Website)
Hullabaloo!Offaly Children's Art Festival (October 2011)
A full week of fun frolics and mayhem during half term break. The festival introduces children to a range of different art forms. Brochures and programmes will be placed up on this website later in the year.
Slieve Bloom Storytelling Festival (October dates to be set)
Further information with regard to this festival is availiable on www.slievebloom.ie
The Arts Office endeavours to:-
- Further assist these events to develop quality arts programming and build audiences for the arts by providing funding (on a proposal basis), advice and information.
- Advise in the quality of presentation and promotion of the events both locally and nationally.
- Encourage the establishment of new arts events and festivals around the county and provide advice and support to the voluntary effort in the host communities.