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Wednesday 5th December

Official handover for the Macregol Gospels to Offaly County Council @ 8.00pm in Birr Library

Saturday 8th December

Storytelling @ 11.30 am

Bookworms @ 2.30 pm - Charlotte’s Web is a children’s book by acclaimed American author E. B. White. First published in 1952, it tells the story of a barn spider named Charlotte and her friendship with a pig named Wilbur.

Next book for the Bookworms is Something Invisible by Siobhan Parkinson. With a new baby sister and a stepfather, the life of eleven-year-old Jake is full of change, but nothing prepares him for his relationship with an enigmatic girl, her large family, and the tragedy that strikes them all.

Thursday 13th December

Storytelling with Suzie Hogan @ 10.30 am - Christmas Special. Senior Infants from the Mercy Convent School will attend.

Friday 14th December

Coffee morning with music provided by the Mercy Convent Choir @ 10.30am

Saturday 15th December

Storytelling in Polish with Kate Grabowska @ 11.30am

Christmas party for all members of the Birr Library Book clubs @ 2.30pm

Dickie Rock

He’s back! One of Ireland’s most famous sons, Dickie Rock, is selling out venues around Ireland once again. Following the recent, hugely successful RTE documentary about Dickie and his place at the forefront of the legendary Irish Showband scene, his loyal fans throughout the country have been clamouring for a chance to relive those glory days. With a new album and his autobiography out in October, these are exciting times for the Irish legend who has already secured a well-earned place in Irish entertainment history.

Sat 1 December @ 8pm - Tickets €25

Esma’s Secret (Grbavica)
Film Club

The recent past looms dark and fearsome over Jasmila Zbanic’s debut feature Grbavica, set in a suburb which witnessed some of the worst massacres of the 1990s Balkan war. Whatever its weaknesses, this coming-of-age story about a teenager and her relationship with her single mother succeeds in revealing the wounds barely healed by several years of relative peace. Mirjana Karanovic, behind some of the best pictures from the region during the last 20 years, is splendid as the parent desperately trying to protect her daughter from the past. As the child, Luna Mijovic, is a fresh and energetic new face who should go far. Winner - Golden Bear for Best Film / Berlin Film Festival 2006

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Venue – Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, Birr Co. Offaly
Date – Friday December 7th @ 8pm

Bass-baritone John Molloy returns to his native Birr following a successful year touring Egypt, China, UK and Switzerland and here in Ireland with the RTE Concert Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra. He recently completed an Irish tour in the title role of Opera Theatre Company’s The Marriage of Figaro. John is joined by Lynda O’Connor, one of Ireland’s finest virtuosic violinists and Camerata Ireland Musician of the Year. Accompanied by acclaimed pianist Mairéad Hurley, the programme includes the haunting Méditation from Massenet’s Thaïs, Monti’s riveting Czardas, Arias by Verdi and the popular show-tunes of Alan Jay Lerner. The songs of James Lynam Molloy will also feature to mark the forthcoming anniversary of the Offaly born Composers death.

Ticket Price - €20 Available from Theatre Box Office 0579122911

E-mail – birrtheatre@eircom.net

Website - www.birrtheatre.com

The Shannon Development tourist office will relocate to the Birr Civic Offices and library building on Thursday 2nd August for six weeks. The office will be located in the Atrium of the building and will provide information for all tourists to the Birr region. The office is open Monday – Saturday: 9.30 am – 1.00pm & 2.00 – 5.30 pm

Friday 10th August

Meet local writers and artists at our coffee morning - 10.30 am
All are welcome to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the relaxing atmosphere of Birr Library.

Children’s Art exhibition launch - 2:30 pm
Art teacher: Tatiana Bondareva

The exhibition will feature works by the students of Tatiana Bondareva. The students range in age from 8—12 years. The paintings are not for sale. The exhibition will run until 1st of September.

Saturday 11th August

Story time for younger children - 11:30 am
A fun filled thirty minutes of song, dance and story. This is a chance to hear the adventures of Dr. Seuss, Cinderella, the Happy Prince and many more classics stories. All welcome

Face painting - 12:00 noon
Get your face painted and join in the fun.

Sway to the music Dance class - 2:30 pm
Something for everyone, try something a little different. An hour long introduction to Irish dance. Booking essential.

Harry Potter Book Club - 3.30 pm
Reviewing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. All welcome

Tuesday 14th August

The Paul Barber Exhibition - 8pm

Paul has recorded the photographic history of Birr over a period of many years. His collection reflects Paul’s love of his native town and shows us the wonderful architecture, landscapes and people of Birr. The exhibition will generate memories of times past and will inspire greater awareness of the history and heritage of Birr. The exhibition is in a slide-show format, with photographs from different eras of Birr’s history. It is also hoped that the exhibition will encourage individuals to donate copies of early photographs to the County Library Collection. Booking essential

Wednesday 15th August

Art & Crafts - 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of painting with our own Pat Dillon. Booking essential

Thursday 16th August

Parent & Toddler group - 11.00 am
A fun filled morning for parents and toddlers alike. Thirty minutes of song, dance and story. This is a chance to hear the adventures of Dr. Seuss, Cinderella, the Happy Prince and many more classics stories. Light refreshments. All welcome

Friday 17th August

Stroll down memory lane - 10:30 am

Enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee in the company of friends both old and new. This is a great opportunity to review the events of the 39th annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival.
All Welcome

The planned re-opening of the Birr Swimming Pool this weekend has been delayed until July 7th. The newly refurbished pool will be officially opened by Tainiste Brian Cowen.

After many months of refurbishment and a fund-raising campaign to raise €350,000 Birr Swimming Pool is set to re-open on Saturday June 30th. The fund-raising campaign is still short of the target by €69,000. On Saturday 30th June it is planned to have a VIP cut the tape to officially re-open the Pool, it is proposed to keep the Pool open over the weekend to provide an opportunity for the general public to have conducted tours of the premises and see the refurbished Pool facilities (e.g. the Jacuzzi room, Sauna room, Steam room, new gymnasium, treatment room, multi purpose room, kiddies pool, new changing village, first aid room).

The pool will open for business early on Monday morning July 2nd and a full timetable will be published shortly. Pricing and membership are still currently being reviewed.

Visit their website for further details.

Friday 1st June 10.30 am

Coffee morning, featuring a flute recital with Karin Leitner - for more details on Karin see here.

Saturday 2nd June 11.30am

Story zone for young children.

Tuesday 5th June

Art exhibition by Ms. Kathleen Gormley.

Wednesday 6th June

Promotion of the Plot Thickens competition (awaiting approval) Both in-house and in local schools: Harry Potter promotion.

Saturday 9th June 11.30 am
Saturday 16th June 11.30 am
Saturday 23rd June 11.30 am
Saturday 30th June 11.30 am

Story zone for young children.

Computer Workshops: One hour introduction to computers will be provided in the Adult library from 10.00—11.00 am. All levels of experience are welcome. Every Thursday in May (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st May)

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The Birr Swimming Pool Committee were told by Sports Minister O’Donoghue last Thursday that they are to receive a grant of €60,000 to assist with the purchase of new equipment for the gymnasium in the Birr Swimming Pool. The fundraising campaign is still underway, the total raised so far is €205,000 which is made up of the following:

• Birr Credit Union - €50,000
• Birr Town Council - €115,000
• Envelope Donations from households in the Birr area - €40,000

The Birr Lions Club are planning a major sponsored walk on May 20th with a target of raising €35,000. Details of this event will be available shortly to the community.

Grants Engineering of Crinkle will be donating a wood pellet burner valued at €40,000.

During April the Birr Library will be running the following events:

• Saturday Storytime for under 8’s at 11.30am
• Children’s Book club on April 14th and 28th, books to be read are The Fourth Horseman by Kate Thompson and The Palace of Laughter by Jon Berkeley
• The prize giving for the winners of the art competition will take place on the 21st April at 2.30pm

During April paintings by local artist Angie Culbert, Riverstown Birr, will be on display in the library, an example of her works on display are shown below:

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