Tullamore

Postcode: 2874

Tullamore is a small town in Parkes Shire in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2001 census, Tullmore had a population of 231.

It lies in wheat-growing country. Tullamore has a railway station on the Tottenham Branch line. It is served by a newly constructed medical centre and a K-12 central school. Tullamore is home to the Tullamore Irish Festival, which is held each Easter long weekend.

The Tullarmore Irish Festival features Irish dancers and entertainers, an Irish hurdle race and a whole program of Irish fun. This annual festival which has been held since 2004, celebrates Tullamore's strong Irish links. Many Irish born settlers moved into the area in the 1900's and today up to 80% of the community still have Irish family connections. Many rural properties around Tullamore are named after Irish towns, such as Kilmarnock, Kinvara, Cadungle, Fermoy and Carlyle.

If you're staying overnight, choose from bed & breakfast accommodation, a room at the hotel, or a campsite at the Showgrounds. The Tullamore Showground is equipped with toilets, showers and laundry facilities. Tullamore shopping and facilities include general stores, a newsagency, Rural Tranaction Centre and library.

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