Tipperary community comes alive with 'Festival on the Suir' this week
Festival on the Suir takes place in Golden Kilfeacle GAA club this week
Festival on the Suir continues this week at the Golden Kilfeacle GAA Complex and Grounds following a successful opening night on Wednesday with the Kiddies Disco. Children enjoyed music, dancing, face painting, competitions and visits from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Minion, while parents were treated to complimentary tea and coffee.
Tonight, Thursday May 28, the Festival Drive-In Bingo takes place in the GAA grounds in Golden at 8pm. Gates and shop facilities will open from 6:30pm and all support would be appreciated.
The annual Festival Field Evening will take place on Friday night, May 29th, from 6.30pm in the GAA grounds. Events on the evening include Tug of War, Timber Auction, Bottle Bank, Nana and Grandad event, Golf Putting, “Number of Blocks in Trailer” competition, Juvenile GAA Blitz, Kiddies Races and a Dog Show. There will also be a Tea, Coffee and Treats Marquee, barbeque burgers, raffle and a new Country Market Marquee featuring 30 stands.
Festival draw tickets will be on sale throughout the festival at €5 each, with seven prizes on offer. The draw will take place on Friday night in Toohey’s Bar, Golden at 10pm.
The festival concludes on Saturday night, May 30th, with Music Bingo in the GAA complex. Doors open at 7pm with full bar facilities available. Organisers are promising a night of music, dancing, singing and entertainment. Entry is €20.
Golden Kilfeacle GAA would appreciate the support of the local community and surrounding parishes throughout the remainder of the Festival on the Suir 2026.