Events by Type - Entertainment

Féile Brian Boru 2023 will take place from Wednesday 5th July to Sunday 9th July.

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Virtual Pet Competition
Wednesday 5th July - 8:00 am Online
Free

Enter a picture of your beloved animal friends into one of our pet competition categories; Cutest Eyes, Best Action Shot, Best “Oh No” Shot and Best Sleeping Position. The submission portal closes at 8pm on Saturday, 8th with winners announced on Sunday. Submission portal for our Virtual Pet Competition  

Virtual Pet Competition
Thursday 6th July - 12:00 am Online
Free

Enter a picture of your beloved animal friends into one of our pet competition categories; Cutest Eyes, Best Action Shot, Best “Oh No” Shot and Best Sleeping Position. The submission portal closes at 8pm on Saturday, 8th with winners announced on Sunday. Submission portal for our Virtual Pet Competition  

Drama Workshop (4 – 7 years)
Thursday 6th July - 3:30 pm The Barn yoga studio, Main Street, Killaloe, Co. Clare
€5

Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop specifically designed for kids from 4 – 7 years old. €5.00 pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Drama Workshop (8 – 12 years)
Thursday 6th July - 5:00 pm The Barn yoga studio, Main Street, Killaloe, Co. Clare
€5

Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop specifically designed for kids from 8 – 12 years old. €5.00 pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Virtual Pet Competition
Friday 7th July - 12:00 am Online
Free

Enter a picture of your beloved animal friends into one of our pet competition categories; Cutest Eyes, Best Action Shot, Best “Oh No” Shot and Best Sleeping Position. The submission portal closes at 8pm on Saturday, 8th with winners announced on Sunday. Submission portal for our Virtual Pet Competition  

Guided Walking Tour of Killaloe
Friday 7th July - 7:30 pm Outside Killaloe Tourist office
Free

Killaloe Heritage Tours are offering a free guided tour of the town, home to High King Brian Ború one thousand years ago. Hear his story and visit some sites associated with him. Scenic Killaloe is steeped in history from the river Shannon, to our churches and saints, our quaint streets and surrounding hills. MEETING POINT:… Read More

Rhythm and Rhyme
Friday 7th July - 8:00 pm The Bridge Creative Arts Centre, Ballina
Free

An evening of poetry and music with Arthur Watson, Patricia-Anne Moore, Martin Vernon, Roisin Bugler, Michael Durack and DUCKS (Derg Ukulele Collective Killaloe). Admission Free and All are Welcome!  

Virtual Pet Competition
Saturday 8th July - 12:00 am Online
Free

Enter a picture of your beloved animal friends into one of our pet competition categories; Cutest Eyes, Best Action Shot, Best “Oh No” Shot and Best Sleeping Position. The submission portal closes at 8pm on Saturday, 9th with winners announced on Sunday. Submission portal for our Virtual Pet Competition  

CELTIC CROWNS
Saturday 8th July - 10:00 am Outside Killaloe Library
€5

Come along to create your own celtic crown. Join the ancient royalty of Ireland, King Brian Boru and his Fairy Queen Aoibheal of Ballycuggeran wearing your own crown as you walk in their footsteps. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!  

The Great Big Killa-Leaux Tapestry
Saturday 8th July - 10:00 am Killaloe Library
Free

Be part of the great big Killa-leaux DrawingTapestry 2023. All people local and visiting, of all ages are invited to come and add their part to the enormous drawing. The project is inspired by the infamous 11th Century Bayeux Tapestry which has embroidered battle scenes depicting the Battle of Hastings and is over 70 metres long! Come… Read More

SWORDS & SHIELDS
Saturday 8th July - 11:15 am Outside Killaloe Library
€5

Back for 2023 due to popular demand….. Design & decorate your own sword and shield to be part of Brian Boru’s warrior army! Let the battles begin! Suitable for age 5 years and over BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!

FAIRY DOORS
Saturday 8th July - 12:30 pm Outside Killaloe Library
€5

Imagine & create your own magical fairy door, a portal to the ancient world of ‘the good people’. Suitable for children aged 5 and over BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!

STRUT YOUR MUTT Féile Brian Ború FUN Dog Show
Saturday 8th July - 2:00 pm Cathedral Quay
€3.00 per entry

We are delighted to give all you dog lovers an opportunity to show off your Best Friend. Categories include: Handsomest Dog; Prettiest Bitch; Golden Oldie (6+ years); The Sweetest Puppy (under 1 year); Most Appealing Eyes; Waggiest Tail; Best Rescue Dog; Child’s Best Friend (for owners of 10 years old and under), Best Groomed &… Read More

BUILD A BOAT BORÚ STYLE
Saturday 8th July - 2:30 pm Outside Killaloe Library
€5

Create your own miniature boat and get ready to set sail on the shores of our magical Lough Derg. Suitable for children aged 5 years and over. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!

Live Music with The Corner Boys
Saturday 8th July - 8:30 pm The Green, Killaloe
Free

A chance for the adults to show off their dance moves with a fantastic, lively band “The Corner Boys” with fiddle, bass guitar, percussion and vocals. A great event to get you buzzing before the Féile Fireworks. This event is part sponsored by CWB Management

Féile Fireworks
Saturday 8th July - 10:45 pm Near the Bridge
Free

We welcome back Rocket Pyrotechnics for another amazing display of Fireworks over the River Shannon – An event not to be missed!

Cars and Coffee-style event
Sunday 9th July - 11:00 am McKeogh's Car Park, Ballina
Free

Following on from the success of our inaugural Cars and Coffee-style event last year, we are delighted to welcome this event back to Ballina-Killaloe again in 2023. This is an organised car/owner meet-up where beautiful vehicles and their owners come together. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds.

GALA at Ballina Swimming Pool
Sunday 9th July - 11:30 am Ballina Riverside Park
€2.50

Come and enjoy fun and games in the water at Ballina heated swimming pool. €2.50 per child – BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL  Co-ordinated by Ballina Swimming Pool committee Pool opens to the public at 2pm.  

The Great Big Clan Challenge – Build a Fort at the Fort
Sunday 9th July - 12:00 pm Brian Ború's Fort
Free

Would you survive in the wild? Build all the clan together to build a fort in the fort! Battle it out and win some great family sized prizes kindly donated by our wonderful local businesses. Wear old clothes and shows AND BRING AN OLD BED SHEET OR CURTAIN!  

Live Music with Fiona Ryan
Sunday 9th July - 4:00 pm Flanagan's on the Lake, Ballina
Free

Finish off celebrating Féile Brian Ború 2023 with live music outside Flanagan’s on the Lake, Ballina with Fiona Ryan. There will be some children’s entertainment in the green area outside Flanagan’s. Fun for all ages! Music sponsored by Flanagan’s on the Lake. 

Children’s Entertainment
Sunday 9th July - 4:00 pm The Green area (outside Flanagan's on the Lake)
Free

Come along to the Green area outside Flanagan’s on the Lake and meet Jacko the Clown for some balloon modelling; meet stitch from 4-5pm and Paw Patrol from 5-6pm. Facepainting also available.