Community Diary

Get ready for Hullabaloo!—your favourite Children's Arts Festival is back for Mid-term!
From Wednesday, October 29th to Saturday, November 1st, we're bringing over 90 brilliant events to spark imagination and inspire young minds. Join us for art, drama, dance, crafts, and family performances! We’re filling five towns with fun: Birr, Clara, Edenderry, Tullamore, and Kilcormac! It’s non-stop creativity for children under 12. Tickets are going fast! Don't miss out on the best Mid-term artistic fun in the Midlands! Search for Hullabaloo Festival to see the full programme and book today!"

The Ballynacargy GAA “Massive Massey” Fundraising Raffle in the Bridge Centre, Tullamore on 23rd, 24th and 25th October. Win a fully restored Massey Ferguson 35x vintage tractor as the 1st prize + a family holiday in Italy, All-Ireland final tickets, Hotel breaks & loads more up for grabs. The Massey Ferguson 35x will be in the Bridge Centre for all to see so come and check it out. Tickets also available from Ballynacargy GAA Facebook page.

Andean Alpacas Pumpkin Carving and Haunted House Experience is on from 25th – 31st October at Cullionbeg, Mullingar. Meet the Alpacas! Visit the Haunted House! Explore the Halloween trail & pick and carve a Pumpkin! Then relax in the Coffee Shop.. Book today. Limited places available. See Andean Alpacas .ie or call 087 223 4743

Hocus Pocus for Dóchas! Hallowe’en Family 5k Fun Run takes place on Saturday 25th October 11am at Lough Boora Discovery Park. Register on: Its Your Race – Hocus Pocus for Dóchas! Offaly. Prizes for winner & best dressed. Entertainment for all the family. See Dóchas! Offaly Cancer Support on Facebook for more.

Bridge lessons for Beginners commence on Thursday October 9th (10 weeks duration) in Mullingar Bridge and Amenity Centre N91 WD96. To enquire about lessons in your area, please visit bridgewebs.com or CBAI.ie Call 087 1428183 for details.

Castlepollard GAA Bingo takes place Every Sunday in October at Pakenham Hall Rd, Castlepollard. Free entry. Play 12 pages - with Jackpots of €6,000, €3,500 or €1,000 in 44 calls or less. Get a free raffle ticket every Sunday to be in the draw on Bank Holiday 26th October for €1000 prize. Plus, the 50 50 draw is also on every Sunday. Best of Luck to everyone. Castlepollard Bingo kindly supported by Greenside Solar. Call 04496 62600 or visit GREENSIDE.IE

Enrolment for the Sacred Heart School, Tullamore will open on 1st October and close on October 22nd. Application form is available on: www. apply to school.ie A fantastic opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and students, and discover all the school has to offer. We look forward to welcoming future students and families to the school community