Community Diary

Bog Trotters Festival returns, this year joined by the inaugural Bog Bothy Festival. From 19th – 22nd June. This free, family-friendly weekend promises an exciting programme of walks, talks, interactive craft workshops, ancient skills demonstrations, music, children’s activities, & food. Events taking place across two stunning locations: Clara House Estate and the new Bog Bothy in the Erry Hills. See Clara Heritage Society on Facebook for more info.

The Tullamore branch of the Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen (ONE) have organised a commemoration service for deceased personnel in Tullamore Town Park at 12pm & Mass in the Church of the Assumption Tullamore, this Sunday at 1pm. Ex Service personnel, Famililes of deceased & overseas personnel are all welcome along with Gardai and Paramedics. Please call Pat Doheney 086 855 1011 for more information.

Streete Parish Park Vintage Show takes place on Sunday 29th June.
Celebrating 75 years of VW in Ireland. Music by Patrick Feeney, Lauren McCrory & Carragh Lynch from 12 noon. Vintage displays, Family fun fair, Dog Show, Food Stalls, Lawnmower racing and much more. Camping available, please call Eamonn on 087 147 0280 to pre book. See Streete Vintage on Facebook for more. Sponsored by Mullingar Autos.

Edenderry Festival is on July 4th and 5th at Edenderry GAA Grounds. With leading tribute acts Qween, Cash Returns and Simply The Best / Tina Turner Tribute. Over 18s Friday & Saturday. Local Support Acts to be announced. Bar & Food on site. See Edenderry Festival on Facebook.

TUS Athlone FREE Fitness Testing Day for Postmenopausal Women starting 10th June. Participants will take part in a series of simple physical tests, including assessments of strength, flexibility, aerobic fitness, and body. Each participant will receive their fitness level results and practical information on the benefits of physical activity and nutrition during this stage of life. Contact Rita Trentz on 087 716 0537 to sign up.