Kinnitty, Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland

Phone: +353 57 913 7009 Mobile +353 86 278 9147 Email: info@kinnitty.com

What's on in Ireland this week. Events and Festivals 2011

National Ploughing Championships 2011 Athy September 20th-22nd. B& B near Athy just 45 minutes drive from Ardmore Country House. Large off road parking area. Early breakfast.

Cannonball Ireland Run September 9th-11th Kinnitty Castle Hotel 11th September in aid of Barretstown

Cannonball 2011 Time Schedule Day 3 Arrive at Kinnitty Castle Hotel at 3.30pm

Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships Birr Co Offaly September 25th-30th 2011.

Enjoy the spectacular sight of Hot Air Balloons flying over the beautiful countryside surrounding Birr. During the Balloon Festival week, visitors to Birr can experience a real festival atmosphere and participate in:

Walking or Horseriding in the nearby Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Cruising on the River Shannon from Banagher.
Discover Ireland's largest gardens and Historic Science Centre at Birr Castle Demesne.
Explore the beautiful Georgian town of Birr on the Birr Town Trail Guided tour.
Entertainment at Birr Theatre
Visit Birr Library and discover the world famous McGregol Gospel or join in storytelling in one of the best children's libraries in the country.
Social Dancing
Farmers Market
All these activities plus ballooning, music and craic guaranteed.

Christina Byrne, David Kinsella, James Kinsella traditional music session in the Doolin of the Midlands, Kinnitty Kinnitty Castle Hotel Traditional Irish Music Sessions every Friday night