Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:15 PM

Lloyd Town Park in Tullamore.

Free 'pop-up youth space' to take place in Tullamore

Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:15 PM

Lloyd Town Park in Tullamore will be the venue when a free pop-up youth space is put on by Offaly Comhairle na nÓg on Tuesday morning (July 21).

The space will be packed with games, STEM activities, music and free ice-cream, said Comhairle na nÓg. The event is scheduled to begin at 10.30am and run until 1.30pm, and is for boys and girls aged between 12 and 18.

Comhairle na nÓg has encouraged Offaly youngsters to 'come along, meet new people, have fun, and make your voice heard in a relaxed and welcoming space'.

Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:15 PM

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