The Dunamaise Arts Centre kick started its 10th anniversary celebrations during the May Bank holiday weekend in 2009.
There was free spectacular festivities featuring a fantastic day of family fun activities at the Dunamaise and at Portlaoise town plaza.
The Dunamaise opened its doors on the Saturday to welcome children and adults alike for a fun day filled with balloon modelling, face painting, singing and percussion workshops, performances by Laois School of Music and much more.
Tumble Circus performed two shows on Sunday May 3 and wowed audiences with their musical comedy, trapeze and acrobatics.
The acrobats also blew out the candles on the 8ft tall tower of cakes and the crowd joined in to sing Happy Birthday to the arts centre.
The events were organised as part of a year long festival to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre’s 10th anniversary.
Alf Harvey was there at the fantastic weekend and he took some great pictures.
Check them out below:
Flora of the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary. Picture: Alf Harvey.Flora and Hillas, acrobats from the amazing Tumble Circus who got into the festive spirit by blowing out the candles on the 8 foot high tower of cakes at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary, Sunday 3 May 2009. Picture: Alf harvey, supplied from the Dunamaise Centre.Ava Churchouse, Ballyroan enjoyed the birthday cake at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary, Sunday 3 May 2009. Picture: Alf harvey, supplied from the Dunamaise Centre.Flora of the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary. Picture: Alf Harvey.The 8 foot high tower of cakes at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf Harvey.Lauren Devery, Meghan Devery and Saoirse Culliton enjoy the birthday cake at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf Harvey.Enjoying the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary. Picture: Alf Harvey.Ken and Tina of the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary. Picture: Alf Harvey.Enjoying the entertainment at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf harvey.Enjoying the entertainment at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf harvey.Enjoying the entertainment at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf harvey.Enjoying the entertainment at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary on Sunday. Picture: Alf harvey.
Flora of the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary, Sunday 3 May 2009. Picture: Alf harvey, supplied from the Dunamaise Centre.
Tina of the amazing Tumble Circus entertains at the Civic Plaza, Portlaoise to celebrate the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise 10th anniversary. Picture: Alf Harvey.
