Vikings are Coming to Killaloe! Prepare yourselves, Killaloe! Next weekend, the home of Brian Boru will witness the arrival of 60 Vikings, ready to descend upon our historic town. 🚢 Viking Ship on Display The Vikings will sail into Killaloe and moor their majestic ship on the pontoon. The ship will be lit up at
The Vikings are coming!
From 5th – 7th July, over 60 Vikings are going to descend on the twin-towns of Killaloe & Ballina, the birthplace of Ireland’s Greatest High King, Brian Ború. We are delighted to welcome Lakes Viking to Killaloe-Ballina, and we hope you will come along to their village in Cathedral Quay on Saturday 6th & Sunday
Ballina-Killaloe St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022
After a two year break, we are delighted to announce that this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Thursday 17th March 2022. The parade will start from Ballina GAA complex at 2:30pm, travel through Ballina, across the bridge, finishing in the Green in Killaloe. All local businesses, clubs and individuals are encouraged
Brian Ború’s Wild and Wonderful Art Adventure Winners 🎨
WORKSHOP WINNERS 1st Prize – FAMILY CLAN PASS FOR 5 to WEST LAKE AQUA PARK WITH ICE-CREAM/HOT CHOCOLATE FROM WEST LAKE COFFEE -Lena, Harvey & Killian McMahon 2nd Prize -FAMILY CLAN PASS TO LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRE – Annabel & Andrew Anoop 3rd Prize – MILKYMOO ICECREAM FOR 4, HEANEY’S COSTCUTTER – Cian & Adam O’Hora
Photographic Competition Winners
Thanks to everyone who entered our photographic competition – we receievd some amazing photos, which made the judge’s job quite difficult. Congratulations to the Winners !!! U’16 Photography competition: Winner: Patch Curtain Age 12 Mirror reflection of St. Flannan’s Cathedral Adult Photography competition: Scenic shots in our locality: “In the Spotlight” Lough Derg from Tountinna
Feile Brian Boru: 17th to 21st July 2019:
Feile Brian Boru 2019 is almost upon us and we have another jam-packed programme of events this year. Events include: Feile Fireworks; Fly-Boarding displays; Traditional Family Fun Day – Archery, Games, Mini-Zoo; Strut Your Mutt Dog Show; Walks, Talks and Guided tours; Photographic Exhibition; Kayaking, Sailing, Canadian Canoe Races; Shannon Swim; Pond Dipping; Workshops for all – Art, Drama, Gardening, Natural Skincare; Mobile Theatre; Fuinneamh Drum; Brass Band; Beat
Another successful St. Patrick’s Day parade in our twin-towns
Despite the rather risky weather, hundreds of people lined the streets for the 2019 Ballina/Killaloe St. Patrick’s Day parade and the organising committee would like to say a huge thanks to all those who helped make the day such a success. Inspector Morgen O’Donoghue, Sergeant Annette Ryan and members of the Killaloe Gardaí for their
Ballina-Killaloe St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2019
We are delighted to announce that this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Sunday 17th March 2019. The parade will start from Ballina GAA complex at 2:30pm, travel through Ballina, across the bridge, finishing in the Green in Killaloe. All local businesses, clubs and individuals are encouraged to take part on the
Unveiling of Sinnan – Goddess of the River Shannon & The Salmon of Knowledge
A huge thank you to all those who came along to the unveiling of our two plaques outside Killaloe Library yesterday morning. These pieces were commissioned by the Féile Brian Ború committee, which grant assistance from the Heritage Council, and work began on them during Féile Brian Ború 2018 in July. The first sculpture depicts
Plans are well underway for the 22nd Annual Féile Brian Ború in Ballina/Killaloe.
From Wednesday 1st July – Sunday 5th July 2015, experience a variety of fun activities including, historical guided tours, a stunning Fireworks display over the river Shannon, Traditional Craft Experience, Animal Magic with their amazing display of animals, Strut your Mutt Fun Dog Show, Children’s Art Competition, Art exhibitions & displays, Street Theatre, Live Music,
VIKING LONG BOAT arriving to Ballina Jetty at 7pm
The VIKING LONG BOAT will be arriving into Ballina Jetty at 7pm tonight. Head on down to see them.
A New Website for 2012
Welcome to the 2012 Feile Brian Boru. The Féile has grown year on year since its founding in 1993 and this year we have expanded the Féile Programme so for the first time it will run over two weekends, from Thursday 21st June to Sunday 1st July 2012.