Community Diary

The eighth annual Birr Festival of Music takes place from 2nd to the 6th of May.
Attendees can enjoy classical music concerts by national and international musicians, in historic and unique venues, along with pop-up performances, masterclasses, and much more.
For more information, visit birrfestivalofmusic.com

Ferbane Tractor & Motorcycle run takes place this Sunday in support of Parkinson's Ireland. Register from 10am, €20 per vehicle. Meeting point: Ferbane Business & Technology Park. See you there!

Suicide Bereavement Support Awareness Evening takes place on 9th May at 7pm in the Tullamore Court Hotel. Providing information, advice and support for those who have recently been bereaved through suicide or who are supporting someone recently bereaved.
Speakers on the evening are from PIETA and HUGG. Refreshments and opportunity to chat and get information offered to all and everyone is welcome to attend.

The class of 1990 restoration project are holding a table quiz in St Philomina’s Hall Mounthrath on Thursday May 2nd at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm, a table of 4 is €40 trophies & Cash prizes to be won.
Book now on Eventbrite and on 1990restproject@gmail.com

Wines Direct ‘Sustainable Sips’ tasting events take place in the Mullingar store on Thursday 25th April at 7.30pm & Saturday 27th at 4pm in Athlone. An hour and half of wine facts and fun showcasing 8 wines from eco conscious, sustainable producers. Tickets are available in-store or at winesdirect.ie for €25 with beautiful cheeses and nibbles.

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