Events by Type - Arts

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

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“The Book of Kells” – Dr. Donncha MacGabhann
Wednesday 5th July - 7:30 pm St. Flannan's Cathedral
Free

Dr. Donncha MacGabhann is returning to Killaloe, this time to introduce us to his ground-breaking study on the Book of Kells. Many enjoyed Donncha’s wonderful talk all about the Harry Clarke windows in St. Flannan’s RC church in 2018. This time the talk will take place in the historic setting of St. Flannan’s Cathedral. This… Read More

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.

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!

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

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!  

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!

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!

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

Farmers Market
Sunday 9th 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.

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.