Events by Type - Arts
Photography Competition
Wednesday 6th July -
10:00 am
Online
Free
Put your photography skills to the test and enter your best snap of our twin towns. Competition ends on Saturday 9th July at 8pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday, 10th July. The categories are wildlife, nature, buildings & structures, pastimes and scenic shots in our locality. Photography Competition Submission Portal
Then & Now
Wednesday 6th July -
11:00 am
The Pier Head, Killaloe
Free
An outdoor exhibition of photos showing Killaloe/Ballina in the 1900’s with a recent photo of the same scene over 100 years later. This exhibition is a collaboration between Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society and Buffalo Studios, who created the “Now” images and the fascinating “Ghost” images with the Killaloe Photography Group.
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maurice McCarthy
Wednesday 6th July -
12:00 pm
Crotty's Window, Main Street
Free
Maurice, now resident in Lakes Nursing Home, will exhibit some of his oil paintings, his inspiration coming from photographs of people in the outdoors. About the Artist: At the age of five, Maurce was enrolled in the Limerick School of Music where he learned Violin. He passed the Licentiate of the Royal School of Music… Read More
Photography Competition
Thursday 7th July -
12:00 am
Online
Free
Put your photography skills to the test and enter your best snap of our twin towns. Competition ends on Saturday 9th July at 8pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday, 10th July. The categories are wildlife, nature, buildings & structures, pastimes and scenic shots in our locality. Photography Competition Submission Portal
Then & Now
Thursday 7th July -
12:00 am
The Pier Head, Killaloe
Free
An outdoor exhibition of photos showing Killaloe/Ballina in the 1900’s with a recent photo of the same scene over 100 years later. This exhibition is a collaboration between Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society and Buffalo Studios, who created the “Now” images and the fascinating “Ghost” images with the Killaloe Photography Group.
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maurice McCarthy
Thursday 7th July -
12:00 am
Crotty's Window, Main Street
Free
Maurice, now resident in Lakes Nursing Home, will exhibit some of his oil paintings, his inspiration coming from photographs of people in the outdoors. About the Artist: At the age of five, Maurce was enrolled in the Limerick School of Music where he learned Violin. He passed the Licentiate of the Royal School of Music… Read More
Beginner’s Art for Adults
Thursday 7th 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 for 9-12 year olds
Thursday 7th July -
11:30 am
The Barn, Main Street, Killaloe
€5
Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop designed for 9 – 12 year olds BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Virtual Art Competition
Thursday 7th July -
12:00 pm
Supervalu, Killaloe
Free
The theme of this year’s Art Compeition is Exploring your neighborhood so make sure to get out and about in your area and sketch, colour or paint something that interests you. All entries can be dropped to Supervalu, Killaloe between Thursday 7th July at 12pm & Saturday 9th July at 8pm. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME,… Read More
Drama for 9-12 year olds
Thursday 7th July -
1:00 pm
The Barn, Main Street, Killaloe
€5
Have fun, gain confidence and get creative in our drama workshop designed for 9 – 12 year olds BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Drama Workshops for Adults
Thursday 7th July -
1:00 pm
The Barn, Main Street, Killaloe
€5
If you have ever thought of trying some acting, or want an opportunity to have some creative play-time in your schedule, then this is the workshop for you! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Rhythm and Rhyme
Thursday 7th July -
8:00 pm
The Bridge Creative Arts Centre, Ballina
Free
An evening of Poetry and Music featuring Roisín Bugler, Theresa Richard, Michael Durack, Deirdre Devally, Patricia Anne Moore and Austin Durack. Admission Free and All are Welcome!
Photography Competition
Friday 8th July -
12:00 am
Online
Free
Put your photography skills to the test and enter your best snap of our twin towns. Competition ends on Saturday 9th July at 8pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday, 10th July. The categories are wildlife, nature, buildings & structures, pastimes and scenic shots in our locality. Photography Competition Submission Portal
Then & Now
Friday 8th July -
12:00 am
The Pier Head, Killaloe
Free
An outdoor exhibition of photos showing Killaloe/Ballina in the 1900’s with a recent photo of the same scene over 100 years later. This exhibition is a collaboration between Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society and Buffalo Studios, who created the “Now” images and the fascinating “Ghost” images with the Killaloe Photography Group.
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maurice McCarthy
Friday 8th July -
12:00 am
Crotty's Window, Main Street
Free
Maurice, now resident in Lakes Nursing Home, will exhibit some of his oil paintings, his inspiration coming from photographs of people in the outdoors. About the Artist: At the age of five, Maurce was enrolled in the Limerick School of Music where he learned Violin. He passed the Licentiate of the Royal School of Music… Read More
Virtual Art Competition
Friday 8th July -
8:00 am
Supervalu, Killaloe
Free
The theme of this year’s Art Compeition is Exploring your neighborhood so make sure to get out and about in your area and sketch, colour or paint something that interests you. All entries can be dropped to Supervalu, Killaloe between Thursday 7th July at 12pm & Saturday 9th July at 8pm. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME,… Read More
Pictures of Killaloe / Ballina
Friday 8th July -
11:00 am
The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
Free
A solo exhibition of paintings, drawing and prints of our beautiful twin towns by artist Jean Beard
Film Making Workshop: 9 – 12 year’s
Friday 8th July -
11:30 am
The Barn, Main Street, Killaloe
€10
Join Emmet Kelly, an award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker, for this fun film making workshop suitable for 9 to 12 year’s. During the workshop students will cover the following modules: Script Writing; Directing; Cinematography; Working With Actors; Smartphone Film-making; Editing; Screen Acting Workshops. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – BOOK HERE!
Film Making Workshop: 13 – 17 year’s
Friday 8th July -
3:00 pm
The Barn, Main Street, Killaloe
€10
Join Emmet Kelly, an award-winning actor, writer and filmmaker, for this fun film making workshop suitable for 13 to 17 year’s. During the workshop students will cover the following modules: Script Writing; Directing; Cinematography; Working With Actors; Smartphone Film-making; Editing; Screen Acting. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – BOOK HERE!
Samadharshana (Killaloe)
Friday 8th July -
7:00 pm
St. Flannan's Cathedral
€10
Samadharshana is an intercultural celebration of the universal nature of creativity and inspiration. Samadharshana means ‘same sightedness’ or ‘shared vision of the Divine’ in sanskrit. It will explore the sympathies between Irish Traditional and Indian Classical music with three exceptional artists: Debojyoti Sanyal, Matthew James Noone and Tommy Hayes. Debojyoti Sanyal is a master musician from Kolkata,… Read More
Photography Competition
Saturday 9th July -
12:00 am
Online
Free
Put your photography skills to the test and enter your best snap of our twin towns. Competition ends on Saturday 9th July at 8pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday, 10th July. The categories are wildlife, nature, buildings & structures, pastimes and scenic shots in our locality. Photography Competition Submission Portal
Then & Now
Saturday 9th July -
12:00 am
The Pier Head, Killaloe
Free
An outdoor exhibition of photos showing Killaloe/Ballina in the 1900’s with a recent photo of the same scene over 100 years later. This exhibition is a collaboration between Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society and Buffalo Studios, who created the “Now” images and the fascinating “Ghost” images with the Killaloe Photography Group.
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maurice McCarthy
Saturday 9th July -
12:00 am
Crotty's Window, Main Street
Free
Maurice, now resident in Lakes Nursing Home, will exhibit some of his oil paintings, his inspiration coming from photographs of people in the outdoors. About the Artist: At the age of five, Maurce was enrolled in the Limerick School of Music where he learned Violin. He passed the Licentiate of the Royal School of Music… Read More
Virtual Art Competition
Saturday 9th July -
8:00 am
Supervalu, Killaloe
Free
The theme of this year’s Art Compeition is Exploring your neighborhood so make sure to get out and about in your area and sketch, colour or paint something that interests you. All entries can be dropped to Supervalu, Killaloe between Thursday 7th July at 12pm & Saturday 9th July at 8pm. PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME,… Read More
Battle Flags
Saturday 9th July -
10:00 am
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Children are invited to design and paint their own clan coat of arms on their own flags BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here.
Battle Flags
Saturday 9th July -
11:00 am
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Children are invited to design and paint their own clan coat of arms on their own flags BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here.
Pictures of Killaloe / Ballina
Saturday 9th July -
11:00 am
The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
Free
A solo exhibition of paintings, drawing and prints of our beautiful twin towns by artist Jean Beard
Rhythm by the Lake – Fuinneamh the Community Drum
Saturday 9th July -
12:00 pm
Outside Killaloe Library
Free
A 14ft drum for all to play – no experience of drumming needed! Pop down anytime between 12:00 & 2pm and give it a go! Made from 90% repurposed material from all over Ireland. This drum is about creating community while having fun together, it’s for all ages and abilities. To play Fuinneamh all you… Read More
Swords & Shields
Saturday 9th July -
12:30 pm
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Be battle ready with your own sword and shield painted in your own unique battle colours! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Swords & Shields
Saturday 9th July -
2:00 pm
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Be battle ready with your own sword and shield painted in your own unique battle colours! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Fairies & Warriors
Saturday 9th July -
3:30 pm
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Create your own costume, inspired by our world famous local legends Fairy Queen Aibheill of Ballycuggeran, or the infamous King Brian Ború. Cloaks, wings, headbands, crowns….. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Fairies & Warriors
Saturday 9th July -
5:00 pm
Outside Killaloe Library
€5
Create your own costume, inspired by our world famous local legends Fairy Queen Aibheill of Ballycuggeran, or the infamous King Brian Ború. Cloaks, wings, headbands, crowns….. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book Here!
Then & Now
Sunday 10th July -
12:00 am
The Pier Head, Killaloe
Free
An outdoor exhibition of photos showing Killaloe/Ballina in the 1900’s with a recent photo of the same scene over 100 years later. This exhibition is a collaboration between Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society and Buffalo Studios, who created the “Now” images and the fascinating “Ghost” images with the Killaloe Photography Group.
Exhibition of oil paintings by Maurice McCarthy
Sunday 10th July -
12:00 am
Crotty's Window, Main Street
Free
Maurice, now resident in Lakes Nursing Home, will exhibit some of his oil paintings, his inspiration coming from photographs of people in the outdoors. About the Artist: At the age of five, Maurce was enrolled in the Limerick School of Music where he learned Violin. He passed the Licentiate of the Royal School of Music… Read More
Pictures of Killaloe / Ballina
Sunday 10th July -
11:00 am
The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
Free
A solo exhibition of paintings, drawing and prints of our beautiful twin towns by artist Jean Beard
Rhythm by the Lake – Fuinneamh the Community Drum
Sunday 10th July -
11:00 am
Cathedral Quay, Killaloe
Free
A 14ft drum for all to play – no experience of drumming needed! Pop down anytime between 12:00 & 2pm and give it a go! Made from 90% repurposed material from all over Ireland. This drum is about creating community while having fun together, it’s for all ages and abilities. To play Fuinneamh all you… Read More
The Great Big Clan Challenge – Build a Fort at the Fort
Sunday 10th July -
12:30 pm
Brian Ború's Fort
Free
A fun, free event for the entire family, so children and parents work side by side. Families are challenged to build a shelter – points for structure, creativity & decoration – feel free to use branches, leaves or stones that can be found on site to enhance your camp. Prizes will be presented for the best… Read More
Meet the Artist – Jean Beard
Sunday 10th July -
2:00 pm
The Bridge Creative Arts Centre
Free
Jean Beard will display her solo exhibition of paintings, drawing and sketches of Killaloe/Ballina from 8th – 24th July 2022 at the Bridge Creative Arts Centre. On Sunday 10th July from 2pm – 5pm, stop by and have a chat with the artist herself who will be happy to discuss all art matters with you!