Events by Type - Fun

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.

Outdoor Yoga with Jenny
Thursday 6th July - 6:30 pm Between the Waters (below the Killaloe Market area)
Free

Come along and join Jen for an outdoor yoga session by the lake, no need to book in just bring yourself and a mat along. All levels welcome 🌞🧘🏽‍♀️🧘‍♂️🕉

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  

Beginner’s Art for Adults
Friday 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!

Outdoor Yoga with Jenny
Friday 7th July - 10:00 am Killaloe-Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre
Free

Come along and join Jen for an outdoor yoga session by the lake, no need to book in just bring yourself and a mat along! All levels welcome 🌞🧘🏽‍♀️🧘‍♂️🕉

Make your own bath bomb
Friday 7th July - 11:00 am Killaloe-Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre
€5

Make your own natural, chemical-free bathbombs using skin-friendly ingredients with Jean from Second Nature Skincare. For boys and girls aged 5 years + €5 pp Booking Essential

Make a pine cone bird feeder
Friday 7th July - 12:30 pm Killaloe-Ballina Community and Family Resource Centre
€5

Learn to make a pine cone bird feeder and some wild flower seed bombs  and encourage wildlife to your garden. Suitable for boys and girls aged 5 years + €5 pp Booking Essential

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

Beginner’s Art for Adults
Saturday 8th 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!

Penalty shootout competition (4 – 18 years)
Saturday 8th July - 10:30 am Smith O'Brien's GAA Indoor Astro
Free

Free, Brian Boru Festival indoor astro, family-friendly, penalty shootout competition for 4-18 year olds. Score 3 penalties to get your name into the draw for a chance to win some coveted Lough Derg FC merchandise. No booking is needed, just drop in and take a penalty or two or three! Organizers: Lough Derg FC Day:… 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!

Living Lunchbox & Food for the Bees with Good and Green
Saturday 8th July - 12:00 pm Outside Killaloe Library
Free

Stop by for a 30 minute session with Good and Green to learn how to sow and grow salads, herbs and flowers. Feel free to bring your windowbox/planter to use on the day, or alternatively recycle some containers you already have. (There will be some available for use on the day). Suitable for all ages… Read More

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!

U9’s Hurling Tournament
Saturday 8th July - 1:15 pm Smith O'Brien's GAA, Killaloe
Free

Come along and watch the “Clash of the Ash” between our local U’9 teams. Co-ordinated by Smith O’Brien’s GAA, Killaloe

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!

BORÚ BLING!
Saturday 8th July - 3:45 pm Outside Killaloe Library
€5

Design and create your own jewellery inspired by the ancient treasures of Ireland. Join this creative workshop and design and create your own jewellery inspired by the ancient treasures of Ireland. Suitable for children 8 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!

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.