- Tullamore will host a packed September events programme including Cannonball Run and the National Ploughing Championships
- Cannonball Run arrives on Friday, 11 September with free live music and family entertainment
- Comic Con takes place at Tullamore Library on Saturday, 12 September
- The National Ploughing Championships run from 15-17 September
- Culture Night events take place across the town on Friday, 18 September
Tullamore is set to deliver an unforgettable September packed with exciting events, vibrant entertainment and unique experiences, offering something for visitors of all ages and interests. The town is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors throughout the month, beginning on Friday, 11 September with a fantastic programme of family-friendly entertainment across Tullamore. The spectacular Cannonball Run will roar into town, bringing colour, energy and excitement to the town centre as the country’s most exciting supercar event arrives.
Visitors can enjoy free live music in O’Connor Square, including a busking competition proudly sponsored by Tullamore Credit Union with categories for both Under 16s and Over 16s. The pre-event celebrations will also feature free face painting, hair braiding and plenty of other activities for all ages. On Saturday, 12 September, families, comic enthusiasts and pop-culture fans can enjoy Comic Con at Tullamore Library, followed once again by free live entertainment in O’Connor Square. The spotlight then turns to the internationally renowned National Ploughing Championships from 15-17 September, with Tullamore serving as an ideal base for attendees.
The month concludes in style on Friday, 18 September with a packed programme of Culture Night events across the town, including Midlands Rock: Battle of the Bands, Hub and Dubh at John Lee’s Bar and Venue, and Culture agus Craic 2 at St. Mary’s Youth Centre. Esker Arts will present Night at the Museum, Vixens of Éire and Ancestral Echoes and Streetwise Steps. Local businesses are preparing for a busy and vibrant month, with hotels, guesthouses, cafés, restaurants, pubs and retailers ready to provide a warm Midlands welcome.
Paul McLoughlin, Director of Services at Offaly County Council, shared: “September promises to be one of the most exciting months of the year in Tullamore, with events reflecting the vibrancy, creativity and welcoming spirit of our town.”
Caroline Collins, President of Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce, shared: “September presents a fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience everything Tullamore has to offer, with our hotels, guesthouses, cafés, restaurants, pubs and retailers ready to provide a warm Midlands welcome.”
Cannonball Run shared: “We are thrilled to bring Europe’s largest organised supercar road trip to Tullamore and look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to the town.”
