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The Tullamore Cannonball Festival weekend is expected to bring a welcome economic boost to the Offaly capital with many people coming to Tullamore and deciding to make a weekend of the festivities. The local organisers have put together an exciting programme of events with limited budget and have...  

The Cannonball event came to town in 2013 like a whirlwind with the town of Tullamore not adequately prepared for the sudden influx of over 10,000 people that descended for the final stages of the national event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Ireland. The true potential of what the event could...  

Saturday night will feature live music on the gig rig in O’Connor Square from 9 pm with international Queen tribute band Flash Harry. This experienced live show will for sure entertain everyone, young and old,with the hits of legendary rock band Queen, including Radio Ga GA, We Are The...  

The Cannonball Street Performers Competition takes place on the streets of Tullamore on Sunday afternoon and has a first prize of €500. The event aims to attract national and international street entertainers, musicians, performers and more. Performers should register online and will be...  

On Sunday we have the highlight of our weekend, with the (12 pm to 4pm) Soap Box Derby, this will include 36 Soap Box Cars, sponsored by local businesses who will compete on the street from the top of High street down to the Bank of Ireland for prizes in different soap box derby...