A vibrant festival scene in front of a majestic castle, possibly Clonmacnoise Castle or Birr Castle, with hot air balloons floating in the sky. A band plays on a stage that reads 'OFFALY FESTIVALS' while people in traditional Irish attire dance in the foreground. Stalls and marquees line the sides of a river with a bridge, all under a warm, late afternoon glow.

Investing in Community and Cultural Vitality

The Offaly Local Development Company is committed to Building Resilient and Sustainable Communities. Festivals are vital community initiatives that serve as key cultural events, bringing people together to enjoy, have fun, relax and connect. By supporting these events, we are working to foster local connections and Future Proof Offaly by valuing our traditions and leveraging them to shape a prosperous future.
We believe in Collaboration and work in partnership with individuals, groups, and organisations to foster innovative solutions and help communities maximise available opportunities. Festivals significantly contribute to Economic Opportunity and a vibrant local culture, helping to make Offaly an attractive place to live, work, and play.

A Calendar of Offaly’s Major Community, Arts, and Cultural Events

  • This is a poster of representing Banagher St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Banagher St Patrick’s Day Parade

    The Banagher St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place annually on March 17th, kicking off in the afternoon. It is a massive local community event along the Main Street in Banagher featuring bands, floats, street entertainment and family activities. It will be kicking off at 3 pm.

  • This is a poster of representing Clara St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Clara St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    The Clara St. Patrick’s day Parade in County Offaly celebrated its 50 golden jubilee on March 17th, 2026 and featured around 80 floats. The festivities began with a live morning concert in the square, featuring the James Kinsella Céilí Band and notable performers before the grand parade.

  • This is a poster of representing Kilcormac St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Kilcormac St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    The Kilcormac St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 and is kicking off at 3.30pm. The procession departed from the Kilcormac-Killoughey GAA Field on the Birr Road, winding through the town to celebrate local community pride, creative displays and fancy dress. The parade will be gathering at Kilcormac GAA pitch at 3.00pm before the march begins.

  • This is a poster representing Edenderry St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Edenderry St Patrick’s Day Parade

    The Edenderry St Patrick’s Day Parade in 2026 kicked off at 2:30pm in the Town Centre. The highly anticipated community event featured local clubs, marching bands, colourful floats and live entertainment.

  • This is a poster representing Tullamore St. Patrick's Day Parade

    Tullamore St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    The Tullamore St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest celebrations in the Midlands, traditionally kicking off at 11:30am on the 17th of March 2026. The event features vibrant floats, marching bands like the National Ambulance Service Pipe Band and community activities spanning across the hearts of the town.

  • This is a poster of what is happening at the Tullamore Tradfest in Tullamore

    Tullamore Tradfest Festival

    Tullamore Tradfest took place over the weekend of March 27th to 29th, 2026. The festival featured over 50 events, including headline concerts, an inclusive Trad session, recitals and a lively “Session Trail” across various pubs and gathering spots in Tullamore County Offaly. The weekend featured performances from groups such as Tara Breen, Jim Murray & Padraig Rynne, the West Kerry musical collective CUAS and the late-night group Peter Street.

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