Offaly Arts

We are delighted to share that internationally renowned Finnish environmental sculptor Jaakko Pernu will create a major new permanent artwork in Geashill this September.

As part of Ireland's celebrations of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, Pernu will undertake a two-week residency in Geashill's historic Glebe Walk, creating a large-scale sculpture from locally sourced timber.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch a world-class artist at work as the sculpture takes shape, while enjoying a programme of artist talks, music, school visits, guided tours and the public unveiling of the finished artwork.

Bringing together international contemporary art, local heritage, landscape and community, this special residency will celebrate cultural connections between Ireland and Finland while placing Geashill firmly on the international arts map.

7–20 September 2026



Offaly County Council
Creative Ireland
PublicArt.ie

Offaly Independent
Offaly Heritage
Geashill Tidy Towns

Best of luck to the Tullamore International Summer Organ Series (TISOS) as the 2026 festival gets underway this evening! TISOS brings an outstanding programme of internationally renowned musicians and performances to Tullamore throughout July, enriching the cultural life of the county and offering audiences a unique musical experience. We're proud to support this wonderful festival and wish the organisers, performers and audiences every success for the weeks ahead.

Full programme and tickets available on their website www.tisos.ie



Fáilte Ireland
Offaly County Council
Tullamore International Summer Organ Series
Visit Offaly
Tullamore Tribune

Esker Arts is holding a public consultation session on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, as part of the development of it new arts strategy. This consultation is open to artists, audience members, creative groups, and anybody who wishes to contribute to the strategic vision of Esker Arts.
Please register by emailing [email protected] or phoning 057 9383801. This is a great opportunity to have a say in the future development of Esker Arts.

Esker Arts is holding a public consultation session on Wednesday 24th June at 7pm, as part of the development of it new arts strategy. This consultation is open to artists, audience members, creative groups, and anybody who wishes to contribute to the strategic vision of Eske Arts.

Please register by emailing [email protected] or phoning 057 9383801. This is a great opportunity to have a say in the future development of Esker Arts.

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What Makes A Man: Spoken Word & Music in Lloyd Town Park on 19 June

Offaly County Council is delighted to present What Makes a Man, a free, open air event in Lloyd Town Park on Friday 19 June, from 4pm to 5.30pm.

This special event celebrates creativity, community and the voices of young men in Offaly, featuring original spoken word performances developed by participants from Tullamore Youth Project alongside guest artists Leon Dunne, Flynn Johnson and the Youthwork Midlands Choir.

Developed through a series of workshops exploring identity, masculinity, confidence and connection, these performances are honest, powerful and often uplifting, creating space for expression and shared experience. Presented as part of Men’s Health Week (15–21 June), the event highlights the importance of creativity and conversation in supporting wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy the performances and support this inspiring showcase in park.


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