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Bog Trotters Festival Returns To Offaly For 2026

By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 28 May 2026

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The event hosts an array of entertainment.

The 2026 Bog Trotters Festival is returning to Offaly next month.

Set on the grounds of Clara House Estate the event surrounds boglands and hosts guided walks, workshops, live talks, music, drama, and art exhibitions from June 19th - 22nd.

The Bog Bothy Tour, is also taking place bringing creative architecture and storytelling into the bog landscape.

Musician Wayne Brereton, from Portarlington, is performing at the festival.

Bernie Henry chairperson of Clara Heritage Society says volunteers are vital to the festival:

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