Birr Theatre

Acclaimed actress Monica Dolan in the role of Catherine Corless.

An Colún: Film shines light into Ireland’s ugly past

Pictured in Birr Civic Offices on Monday October 5 were Back L-R. Chris Brummell, LRA, Cllr Peter Ormond, Deputy John Clendennen, Cllr Eleanor Clendennen, Cllr Audrey Hennessy Hennessy, Paddy Kelly, Chairperson LRA. Front L-R Cllr Declan Harvey, Cathaoirleach Offaly County Council, His Excellency Nicolas Nihon, and Junior O’Callaghan, LRA.

Leinster Regiment Association calls for Birr twinning

Thomas McCarthy

Strong voices, strong minds - an evening of song, story and community

Heaven, winner of the Irish Times New Writing Award, comes to Birr Arts Centre for a special one-night performance on Sunday April 26th, 2026. (c) Declan Brennan

Offaly writer's award winning play comes to Birr for one night only

Celine Byrne will be performing at the Birr Festival of Music this year.

Festival of Music in Offaly turns ten this year

The late Frank McNamara.

The late Frank McNamara - the life & soul of Birr's community life

Roscommon-based artist Caoimhe Glennon

Opening of 'Looking for a Rook’s Caw' exhibition at Offaly theatre

Cherry blossoms in Birr Castle Demesne. (Photo credit: Paul Moore).

OPINION (AN COLÚN): The beauty of Spring & Summer in Birr Castle Demesne

Science fiction writer HG Wells wondered if our Cosmos was one of many.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Shining a critical light on class division and negative huma...

The acclaimed Austrian musician Karin Leitner.

World-class musicians coming to Birr for night of Celtic soul

The statues of Plato (left) and Socrates at the Academy of Athens.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Ascending a ladder to the beauty above

Nicky filming on the London Underground last October.

Offaly filmmaker nominated for prestigious award

Nicky filming on the London Underground last October.

Offaly filmmaker nominated for prestigious award

Birr Library.

Offaly Library will be a Sanctuary for refugees and migrants

Birr Library.

Offaly Library will be a Sanctuary for refugees and migrants

Music Network present an unmissable collaboration to kick off their 40th anniversary touring programme featuring Kevin Burke, Dermot Byrne, Noriana Kennedy and Jim Murray.

Music Network's 40th anniversary tour comes to Offaly in February

Offaly Arts Office opens 2026 grants and announces information clinics
Offaly County Council Arts Office is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Arts Grants, Commissions and Bursaries, offering vital support to artists, communities, and festivals across the county
Ger Scully

Plans are afoot for the old courthouse in Birr.

A new chapter in the planning for an old Courthouse in Offaly

The legend that is Johnny McEvoy live in concert this Saturday at Offaly venue

Cllr Eleanor Clendennen.

Offaly Councillors call for Civic Receptions for sports people and dancers

Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats

Big band to bring their nationwide tour to Offaly next April

An artwork by William Blake depicting a monster devouring a man in the underworld.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Halloween is a time for creative expression, fun and sombre ...

Offaly man to appear with Irish National Opera at local theatre

The new Birr Castle entrance. It was due to open in Autumn 2023.

New Birr Castle entrance scheduled to open in near future

An Autumn scene in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Autumn reminds us of our own decline and rebirth

Ancient Roman writers tell us that Celtic Druids had beards. Over the centuries beards have often symbolised positive qualities such as honour and wisdom.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): The humour and the seriousness of our fashion choices

Sophie Ward.

A special afternoon of Irish song coming to Offaly

Gerry Humphreys in EI-HUM (the Flying Cow) and Eddie Goggins (the Flying Dentist) in his CAP 232 above Birr Airfield on Saturday.

Special Flight from Offaly Airfield Raises €1,000 for Charity
The flying teddies don't make Birr event but the show goes on!
Derek Fanning

Robert Mizzell has launched his nationwide tour in Birr

Country music superstar to launch nationwide tour in Offaly this September

Alan Roe, aka Roesy.

Talented, 'deeply expressive' musician making welcome return to Birr

The Tullamore launch of Culture Night took place in Esker Arts

Huge array of events across Offaly for Culture Night 2025

A scene from 'The Singing River'

'The Singing River' makes a welcome return to Offaly stage

Aindrias de Staic

Celebrated storyteller Aindrias de Staic brings nationwide tour to Offaly

Birr man Colm O'Callaghan gave a fascinating behind the scenes talk during Scripts.

Birr man and Gate director takes fascinated listeners 'behind the scenes'

Robert Sheehan (far left) and the Scripts team outside Birr Theatre & Arts Centre over the weekend.

Hollywood star takes part in Offaly's playwriting festival

Pictured during Nurtured New Works were l. to r. Eugene O'Brien, James Peaty, Lisa Walsh and Róisín Daly.

Offaly's Playwriting Festival hums with positivity

"No Romance" is one of the excellent plays on the programme of events for the Scripts Festival in Birr.

Scripts, Ireland's playwriting festival, returning to Offaly with exciting new p...

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Ten new bus stop signs to be erected in South & West Offaly

A poor neighbourhood in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Our culture pushes us towards dissatisfaction - it's good to...

St Brendan's Boys Primary School on Moorpark Street. A new pedestrian crossing will improve safety for all school goers.

Pedestrian crossing to be constructed for busy Offaly street

Joe McHugh.

All invited to a fireside chat with former government minister in Birr pub

The cast of Birr Stage Guild's 'The Singing River'

Offaly group provides powerful performance of original new musical

LOETB Birr celebrating their top 20 hit before the performance in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.

Offaly students have highest new entry on Irish homegrown charts

Culture night event at Birr Theatre and Arts Centre last year

Offaly Culture Night promises to be 'one night for all' with host of events

Jon Kenny will perform at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre on July 30th.

Diverse programme of theatre events for Offaly festival

New young voices project coming to Offaly this Easter

New young voices project coming to Offaly this Easter

Offaly musician to launch new EP in her hometown

Offaly musician to launch new EP in her hometown

Funding boost for Birr Theatre

5 things to do in Offaly this weekend

Band fronted by Offaly man receive standing ovation in Birr

Band fronted by Offaly man receives standing ovation in Birr

Trad duo to close 50th Annual Birr Vintage Week

Acclaimed plays to be performed at Scripts festival in Offaly this week

Swinging Sixties to be brought back to the stage in Offaly

Swinging Sixties to be brought back to the stage in Offaly

Mary Poppins comes to Birr for one day only!

Bosco

Nostalgia on the way as Bosco comes to Offaly

Birr Theatre to host new concert celebrating screen icons

Places filling fast for performing arts summer camps in Offaly

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