Tipperary village gears up for Bank Holiday weekend festival of fun

A village in Tipperary has announced a line-up of fun events for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend in August.

St. Paul’s Community in Clogheen has said it is delighted to announce an exciting weekend of events this August Bank Holiday, which will bring families, friends, and neighbours together for three days packed with fun, food, and festivities.

The celebrations kick off on Thursday, July 31 with the ever-popular 5K Run/Walk, held in association with Carey’s Life Pharmacy, Clogheen.

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Registration opens at 6:30pm, and all abilities are welcome. Every participant will receive a high-quality t-shirt, kindly sponsored by Carey’s Life Pharmacy. There will be plenty of prizes on the night, and post-race refreshments will include tea, coffee, sandwiches, cakes, and more. To register and find out more, visit Eventbrite.

On Saturday afternoon, the fun continues with a family disco at St. Paul’s Community Hall from 2pm to 5pm. A local DJ will be playing all the favourites, with special guest appearances and a lively BBQ on site. Expect plenty of surprises and prizes for Best Dancer – male and female. Entry is just €5.

Sunday is a full day of activities starting at the Clogheen GAA pitch with a family fun day. Events begin with a blitz and sports day, followed by outdoor games, zorbies, and lots of surprises for children and adults alike. A delicious BBQ will be running all day, alongside tea, coffee, cakes, tarts, and more. Parents, take the day off cooking — we’ve got you covered! Entry €5.

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The excitement continues Sunday evening with the return of the much-loved annual Sheep Race, now proudly named the Richie Sullivan Memorial Cup in honour of a cherished local figure. This thrilling event features six sheep races and a grand final, all taking place at St. Paul’s Community Hall. There’ll be another BBQ, great fun, and a brilliant community spirit to round off the weekend.

Organisers are also putting a call out for volunteers to help across the weekend — whether it’s baking, helping out on the day, or dropping in a prize, every bit of support is hugely appreciated.

The festival also welcomes local businesses interested in sponsoring prizes for any of the weekend’s events.

Clogheen lets come together and make this a weekend to remember.

With something for everyone, the St. Paul’s Community Bank Holiday Festival promises to be a highlight of the summer in Clogheen. For more details and updates, follow St. Paul’s Community Clogheen on Facebook and Instagram.