The town of Tullamore is best known for its incredibly popular Tullamore Irish Festival. What does the Tullamore in Australia have in common with the Tullamore in Ireland ? Not a lot geographically – but they sure know how to party like the Irish. The Festival features Irish dancers and entertainers, an Irish hurdle race and a whole program of Irish fun. This annual festival event which has been held since 2004, celebrates Tullamore’s strong Irish links.
Sheep and cattle grazing and crop production is the basis of the Tullamore economy. Wheat, barley and oats, oilseeds and winter legumes are grown annually, bringing the town alive during November for harvest.
With a population of approximately 500 people, including the township and surrounding farms, there is a strong sense of community and mateship.
Tullamore shopping and facilities include general stores, a newsagency, Rural Transaction Centre and library.
Quick Facts
Tullamore is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Parkes in New South Wales, it is located approximately 495kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 1358.133 square kilometres. Tullamore has a recorded population of 424 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Tullamore we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Tullamore and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.