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Visit Birr aims to promote all the fantastic venues, cultural gems, sporting facilities, artistic activity, local businesses and outstanding attractions that the beautiful Georgian Heritage town of Birr has to offer.

28/09/2026

It's never too early to make plans for next Summer!

Put these dates in your diary for and relax; Birr Vintage Week&ArtsFestival - the highlight of your summer 🌞☀️⛱️

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27/09/2026

Birr has been rocking all weekend with the Birr Folkfest 2026 bringing the best of folk and traditional music to locations across the town.

Today the entertainment continues- catch some of these acts live and be part of this amazing event!

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23/09/2026

It's not just the pubs of which will be showcasing fantastic music at this weekend's Birr Folkfest 2026 - check out the line-up at Birr's coffee shops!

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22/09/2026

Birr will be absolutely buzzing this weekend as the first Birr Folkfest 2026 takes place across the town.

From pubs to cafés to open air venues, live music will be heard and the anticipation is building for what promises to be an incredible weekend!

Check out the Session Trail and be sure to enjoy the finest in folk and traditional entertainment.

For updates follow Birr Folkfest 2026.

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17/09/2026

One Night for All!

This Friday, 18th September sees a variety of venues throwing open their doors to celebrate Culture Night | Oíche Chultúir.
There are a multitude of events taking place across Offaly including at:
Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Birr Castle Demesne, and
JJ Houghs Singing Pub

Further information: https://culturenight.ie/events/?_sft_country=offaly

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31/08/2026

🩸 BLOOD DONATION CLINIC 🩸

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a blood donation clinic at the Marian Hall, Birr, from Tuesday 1st September to Thursday 3rd September.

If you’re eligible, please consider giving blood. One donation can make a huge difference to someone in need. ❤️

Booking: 1800 731 137
www.giveblood.ie

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30/08/2026

🎶 October Lunchtime Concerts 🎶

Enjoy two wonderful live performances this autumn in St. Brendan's Church of Ireland.

Gwalia Singers OF WALES
📅 Friday 2 October | 1.05pm

The stirring sound of Welsh male voice singing comes to Birr as the Gwalia Singers celebrate their 60th anniversary with a special Irish tour.

DUNNE & HERNANDEZ DUO
📅 Friday 16 October | 1.05pm

Dermot Dunne & Ariel Hernandez reunite for a vibrant mix of tango, Argentinian folk, Baroque favourites and music from the cinema.

📍 St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Birr
🎟️ €15 + booking fee

Proceeds in aid of the Church of Ireland Restoration Fund.

These concerts are kindly supported by the JVM Trench Will Trust.

Bookings: https://www.birrfestivalofmusic.com/other-concerts

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18/08/2026

There are a limited number of tickets available for tonight's performance by the European Medical Students' Choir & Orchestra in St Brendan’s R.C. Church, Wilmer Road, Birr.

One night. 100+ performers. One extraordinary concert.

Tickets will be available on the door.
Cash only.
Pease arrive early to secure a seat.
Doors: 7.30pm.

Proceeds in aid of Offaly Hospice

Supported by Offaly Arts Office, the JVM Trench Will Trust and Birr Festival of Music Music

14/08/2026

National Heritage Week 2026 begins tomorrow with a fantastic selection of local community projects, open days and free events taking place nationwide

A number of events are taking place in Birr and Offaly, check out www.heritageweek.ie for full details.

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13/08/2026

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