Events by Type - Arts

Féile Brian Boru 2024 will take place from Wednesday 3rd July to Sunday 7th July.

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Féile Brian Ború Photo Competition
Wednesday 3rd July - 8:00 am Killaloe - Ballina
Free

Killaloe Photography Group and Fèile Brian Ború are having a photo competition! Entry is easy! PLEASE DON’T POST IMAGES HERE Post on the KILLALOE PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP FACEBOOK Page for everyone to enjoy! ALL POSTS on the Killaloe Photography Group page 2 July and 14 July 2024 are AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED! Yo join the Killaloe Photography Group,… Read More

Drama Workshop (strictly 5 – 7 years)
Thursday 4th July - 4:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre
€5

Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop specifically designed for kids from 5 – 7 years old. €5.00 pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Drama Workshop (8 – 12 years)
Thursday 4th July - 5:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€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.

Rhythm and Rhyme
Thursday 4th July - 8:00 pm The Bridge Creative Arts Centre, Ballina
Free

An evening of poetry and music featuring poets Jessica Brown, Marie Studer, Patricia-Anne Moore, and  Michael Durack, with music by Catherine Patience and Rory Moloney. Admission Free and All are Welcome!  

Beginner’s Art for Adults
Friday 5th July - 10:00 am The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
€10

Interested in learning how to draw and paint? Then here is your chance under the experienced tutorage of talented local artist Marian Conroy. Materials Supplied. €10.00pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – book your place here!

Drama Workshop (strictly 5 – 7 years)
Friday 5th July - 4:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop specifically designed for kids from 5 – 7 years old. €5.00 pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Drama Workshop (8 – 12 years)
Friday 5th July - 5:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€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.

Exhibition Opening – Deborah Lyons
Friday 5th July - 7:00 pm The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
Free

The Bridge Creative Arts Centre would like to invite you to an exhibition of contemporary landscape paintings by Deborah Lyons. Exhibition will run from 6th – 20th July. Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 6pm. Sunday 12pm – 6pm  

CLAY BATTLE WARRIORS
Saturday 6th July - 10:00 am Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Come along and make your own clay battle warrior  – choose from the mighty Dalcassian Army or the fierce Vikings. Suitable for children aged 5+ BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book here!

Beginner’s Art for Adults
Saturday 6th July - 10:00 am The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
€10

Interested in learning how to draw and paint? Then here is your chance under the experienced tutorage of talented local artist Marian Conroy. Materials Supplied. €10.00pp. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – book your place here!

Irish Kings and Queens – portraits puppets
Saturday 6th July - 11:30 am Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Make yourself into an Irish King or Queen and fool your friends and family! Suitable for children aged 8+ BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book here!

Viking Village
Saturday 6th July - 12:00 pm Smith O'Brien's GAA, Killaloe V94 K2R9
€5

We are delighted to welcome Lakes Viking to Killaloe-Ballina, and we hope you will come along to their village in Cathedral Quay. Enjoy chatting with our visitors and experience a range of exhibits including; Tablet Weaving, Needlework, Weapons and Armor,  Weapons, Leatherwork, Birds of Prey, Runes, Toys and Jewelry, Face-painting,  Storytelling, Carving, Coins, Music, and… Read More

SWORDS & SHIELDS
Saturday 6th July - 1:30 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Design & decorate your own sword and shield to be part of Brian Boru’s warrior army! Let the battles begin! Suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years. Old clothes essential) BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!  

Royal Boru Mega Crowns
Saturday 6th July - 3:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Come along and make a “royal Boru” mega crown – let your creativity flow! Suitable for children aged 5-12 years BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book here!

Féile Brian Ború photography outing
Saturday 6th July - 9:30 pm Ballina Quay
Free

The Killaloe Ballina Photography Club and Féile Brian Ború invite you to photograph the Viking procession and raid followed by the fireworks. All abilities welcome.   We will post articles in the chat on how to use you phone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. A tripod and remote shutter release is recommended for DSLR or mirrorless… Read More

CLAY BATTLE WARRIORS
Sunday 7th July - 10:00 am Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Come along and make your own clay battle warrior  – choose from the mighty Dalcassian Army or the fierce Vikings. Suitable for children aged 5+ BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book here!

Viking Village
Sunday 7th July - 11:00 am Smith O'Brien's GAA, Killaloe V94 K2R9
€5

We are delighted to welcome Lakes Viking to Killaloe-Ballina, and we hope you will come along to their village in Cathedral Quay. Enjoy chatting with our visitors and experience a range of exhibits including; Tablet Weaving, Needlework, Weapons and Armor,  Weapons, Leatherwork, Birds of Prey, Runes, Toys and Jewelry, Face-painting,  Storytelling, Carving, Coins, Music, and… Read More

Farmers Market
Sunday 7th July - 11:00 am Between the Waters, Killaloe
Free

 Visit our weekly Farmers Market where craft workers, food stalls and organic growers showcase their wares.

Children’s Colouring Competition @ Coffee & Cars
Sunday 7th July - 11:00 am McKeogh's Car Park, Ballina
Free

While you are admiring the cars at Coffee & Cars, let the younger folk get involved in a car themed colouring competition. Entries can be dropped to the Pit Stop Cáfe, Ballina. Prizes will be presented for the best entries. Co-ordinated and sponsored by the Pit Stop Cafe.     

FAIRY HOUSES
Sunday 7th July - 11:30 am Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Imagine & create your own magical fairy house. Suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years. Old clothes essential! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!  

Garden Party @ The Killaloe Hotel
Sunday 7th July - 12:00 pm The Killaloe Hotel and Spa
Free

Join the team at the Killaloe Hotel & Spa in their beautiful gardens and enjoy live music with Atomic Chicken, tasty burgers and hot dogs and children’s entertainment.

FAIRY QUEEN WINGS & MINI CROWNS
Sunday 7th July - 1:30 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Come along to create your own Fairy Queen Wings & Mini Crown. Join King Brian Borus’ Fairy Queen Aoibheal of Ballycuggaran wearing your own crown as you walk in their footsteps. Suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!    

SWORDS & SHIELDS
Sunday 7th July - 3:00 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre
€5

Design & decorate your own sword and shield to be part of Brian Boru’s warrior army! Let the battles begin! Suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years. Old clothes essential) BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!