Colour Carnival set to welcome New York visitors to Tullamore

Offaly County Council, with Cathaoirleach Cllr Declan Harvey and Cathaoirleach of Tullamore Municipal District, Cllr Tony McCormack, welcomes New York GAA to Tullamore this Saturday, June 4 for the Tailteann Cup game against Offaly at 2pm in O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

The timing could not be better for the American visitors as they can also enjoy the Colour Carnival festival in O’Connor Square on Saturday and Sunday June 4 and 5.

“I encourage everyone to come to the Colour Carnival and show your support by wearing your county colours for the match also” Cathaoirleach Harvey said.

Cllr Tony McCormack also welcomed the New York football team in a statement saying: “It’s great to see such an event being held in our capital town and to see our county team progressing to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup, hopefully, the green, white and gold will do us proud at the weekend

The Colour Carnival, supported by the Local Live Performance Programme programme, is jam-packed with carnival-themed treats and will have a taste of the Big Apple.

Incredible local artists will also be showcasing their talents and bringing a weekend of pure joy to the people of the Tullamore and visitors to the town.