Tullamore Irish Festival for 2010 . Easter Weekend 1st,2nd,3rd,4th April 2010 Visual Arts Exhibition. Begins with a Gala opening on Thursday evening 1th April at 7.30 pm at the Tullamore War Memorial Hall. The exhibition will be open from Thursday evening, Friday, Saturday, closing Sunday. All art will be for exhibition and or sale. EFPOS available. Any Artists wishing to exhibit contact 02 68925268 for entry details. Artists and performers wishing to be a part of the 2010 Festival We are keen to hear from Caeli or Set Dance groups wanting to be part of the Festival Contact Gary Crowley Coordinator ph. 02 6892 5044 email: crowleygry@aol.com
ARTISTS Profiles for 2009 Festival
BRAEMAR Based in Melbourne, Braemar, consisting of Eddie Lewis and Marc de Rijk, is undoubtedly one of ’s best Celtic duos delighting audiences around the country with an impressive performance resumé of classic Scottish and Irish songs. The duo is renowned for lavish harmonies and for its “passionate commitment ….. to continuing the tradition of the Celtic diaspora”. (Source: www.tradandnow.com)
Braemar was formed in early 2004 and since then has performed everywhere from the Australian Celtic Festival at Glen Innes to the pre-match national anthem slot at a Wallabies v Scotland Rugby Union Test to entertaining Prince Edward during the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The duo receives critical acclaim from audiences and peers alike – in 2007, Braemar received a standing ovation for a performance at the Kapunda Celtic Festival – a member of the organising committee commented that such an ovation was a first for that festival, the longest running Celtic festival in Australia. WHEELERS and DEALERS
Multi-award-winning band from Sydney Australia, Wheelers and Dealers, is a Celtic roots band with uniquely Australian sound and a great respect for traditional music.
Chris Wheeler vocals, flute and whistles, Mike Kerin vocals, fiddle, mandolin and guitar Ged Corben guitar, mandolin Tinker Duffy piano accordion and vocals Michael Vidale semi-acoustic double bass
The band’s second CD ‘Full House’ released in April 2007 won the Folk Alliance Australia Presenters Award
Last year Wheelers and Dealers toured with the great country rock guitarist and grammy-winner Albert Lee (Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers) as both his support act and his backing band. Their show with Albert at the Basement was shown on ABC TV in April this year.
Band member Mike Kerin has had extensive recognition for his contribution to Australian music, including recently a 2008 Golden Fiddle Award for best CD, 2007 Golden Guitar nomination for best instrumental and 2007 Victorian Country Music Awards win for best instrumentalist. In 2007 he toured with Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra as a soloist in their national program, ‘Enchanted’.
In 2008 we have performed at two of the largest folk festivals in Australia, Port Fairy and the National, as well as a number of smaller festivals including Mount Beauty Music Muster, the Australian Celtic Festival at Glen Innes and the Henry Lawson Festival at Grenfell. Regional touring, concerts in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, and a short listing with the Queensland Arts Council touring network have all made for a successful year for Wheelers and Dealers..
Wollongong Academy Irish Dancers By popular demand, Charmaine's dancers will again grace the stages at our festival, based in Wollongong, NSW. The dancers perform at festivals throughout the country. The Tullamore Irish festival will feature them with various performances throughout the Festival, they will display the various styles of Irish Dance.
Feature Attractions Tullamore Irish Hurdles Sponsor Coolmore Thoroughbred Stud Race 1: (Trophy only) Connemara Pony Golden Slipper for children Main Races run over 357 1/2 yards & 6 hurdles Race 2: Fillies & Mares Race 3: Stallions & Colts Attractive cash prizes for 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th. Nominate at the Nomination Tent near Bar 2.00 pm Cob Horse Races For mature runners over 40yoa. Race 4: Mares Race 5: Stallions Secret Place takes the Trophy. Contact: Fiona Aveyard Ph. 6869 7245 Fax 6869 7249 email: billandfiona@bigpond.com
Trundle Light Horse Returning again to display their skills in Tent pegging, will also be marching in the Street Parade. Jimmy Rodgers taking out a Peg.
Irish Bike Try out the Irish Bike, we have two this year, perhaps we could have a race. Irish Tug-O-War Made up of Four (4) teams all pulling in 4 different directions. $30 a team nomination, winner take all.
2009 Programme Tullamore Irish Festival 9th,10th,11th & 12th April 2009 Easter Week end The home of true Irish fun The Tullamore Irish Festival has a respectful appreciation of the Irish culture, featuring high class artists, and celebrating the local Tullamore region's Irish heritage. Commencing on Thursday 9th: 7.pm Thursday Tullamore Hall. Opening of the Visual Arts Exhibition, 11.pm Close Friday 10th: Festival Entry $20 adult $5 under 18yoa 10am Art Exhibition entry $5 11am Irish Film "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" (released2006) Showing at the CWA Hall 3pm Art Exhibition closes 3.pm Stations of the Cross in the Town Park 4pm Irish Film "Waking Ned Devine" (released 1998) 6.pm Campfire Celtic concert under the stars at the festival village. Featuring 'Braemar' and visiting Artists and Poets, light meals and bar facilities available (No BYO). 8.30 pm Tullamore Hotel - 'Wheelers & Dealers' , meals available 8.30 pm Tullamore Bowling Club -'Handpicked Band', meals available
Easter Saturday 11th entertainment throughout the day 10.00am to 8.00 pm. 11am Art Exhibition entry $5 children under 12 years free 10am Starting in the Town Centre,with a Street Parade which finishes at the Festival Village , 11am Festival Village , where there is Irish music, Irish dance, folk dance, songs, poems. Wearing of the Green, (dress up as Irish Competition). This years feature attractions “Braemar” “Wheelers & Dealers” Charmaines Irish Dancers, Trundle Light Horse. Craft & Specialty stalls, There is available a variety of food, including Irish Food, bar facilities, refreshments, Fun for all bring your family, friends and relations. Free Kids entertainment. 4pm Tullamore Dew Cup the hurdle race with a difference. Followed by the Cob Horse Races. 5 pm Irish Tug-O-War, Try and ride the Irish bike. 5 pm Art exhibition closes 8pm Festival village closes 8.30 pm Tullamore Hotel - 'Wheelers & Dealers' , meals available 8.30 pm Tullamore Bowling Club -'Handpicked Band', meals available
Sunday 12th 10am Ecumenical Service at Festival Village , 11am Art Exhibition opens 1 pm Art Exhibition closes 1pm Irish Hooley at the Tullamore Bowling Club from lunch time on with festival and guest entertainers.
Ample camping sites & caravan sites available, Hotels at Tullamore, Trundle and Tottenham, Motels at Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Bogan Gate, Narromine and Dubbo.
Area Attractions Parkes Radio Telescope & Dish Cafe
5 km off Newell Highway. Turnoff 20 kms north of Parkes, open daily 8.30am to 4.15pm
Dubbo Western Plains Zoo
Situated at Dubbo in central western NSW approximately 130 kms from Tullamore and almost midway between Melbourne & Brisbane on the Newell Highway.
Peak Hill Open Cut Experience
Operating during the Easter Weekend, offering self guided tours around the heritage trails that have been established around the mine site, these trails offer great viewing platforms which have been built adjacent to the pits.
Harp Sponsors
Crystal Sponsors
Cultural Committee
Shamrock Sponsors
General inquiries Coordinator : Gary Crowley "Miora" Trundle NSW 2875 Ph. 02 68925044 Fax 02 68925044 email crowleygry@aol.com
Parkes Visitors Centre 1800 634 365 For general Festival Information.
Accommodation/Camping: Paul & Sandy Stanbrook Stanbrook's Store Tullamore ph. bus 02 68925192 fax 02 68925209 AH 02 68925162 email: psbrooks@live.com.au
Tullamore Irish Festival for 2010 .
Based in 
Chris Wheeler vocals, flute and whistles,
Wollongong Academy Irish Dancers
Wollongong, NSW. The dancers perform at festivals throughout the country. 
Trundle Light Horse
