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Féile Brian Ború would like to reiterate that the 30th annual festival will be going ahead with only some slight changes to our schedule. All land based activities including but not limited to the fireworks display, Brian Ború Boogies, Cars and Coffee-style event, and live music will go ahead as normal. The complete schedule of

Feile Brian Boru has come to a close for another year and we hope you enjoyed this year’s celebrations. We would like to thank most sincerely everyone who helped in any way with this year’s festival. Main Sponsors: Failte Ireland, Clare County Council, Tipperary County Council, Waterways Ireland, The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre, The

There were a number of competitions held during Feile Brian Boru 2017. Congratulations to all the Winners. FEILE BRIAN BORU 2017 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION: Niall Morrissey WELLY WANGING COMPETITION: Jan Pedersen SHEAF THROWING COMPETITION: Mens – Gearoid Jones, Monaghan / Ladies – Tara Fahy,  Galway CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION: 0-3 years: 1st Sienna Martin Age 3 / 2nd Billy Corcoran Age

We would like to thank most sincerely all the main sponsors of the Festival: Fáilte Ireland, Clare County Council, Tipperary County Council, Waterways Ireland, The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure Centre, The Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre for their ongoing support, and to all the local businesses

The beauty of the picturesque twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina, await you during the 24th Annual “Féile Brian Ború Festival”.  As it is the birthplace of Brian Ború, we like to commemorate Ireland’s Greatest High King in style! Féile Brian Ború 2017 promises to be a great four days of unrivaled fun and entertainment.

The 23rd Annual Féile Brian Ború has come to an end and the committee would like to thank most sincerely all the sponsors of the festival and all those who helped to make it a success. We would also like to thank all those who attended and took part in our events – Children’s Art

Following a most successful St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ballina/ Killaloe the organising committee would like to thank all those who helped make the day such a success. Sergeant Annette Ryan and members of the Killaloe Gardaí for their excellent work in ensuring the safe and successful running of the parade The Killaloe Coastguard Unit

The 2016 Ballina/Killaloe St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Thursday 17th March. The parade will leave Ballina GAA Complex at 2:30pm and follow it’s usual route through the twin-towns, finishing in The Green, Killaloe. The organising committee are encouraging all businesses, clubs, organisations and individuals to get involved in the 2016 Ballina/Killaloe St.

The Féile Brian Ború committee would like to congratulate all the Winners of  our Competitions – Congratulations to the winners of The 2015 Brian Ború Themed Poetry Competition in schools –  Holly Sheridan – 4th Class Killaloe Convent Primary Róisín Hayes – 5th Class Ballina Primary School Adam Fogarty – 6th Class Ballina Primary School. Congratulations

Following a most successful Féile Brian Ború in Killaloe and Ballina, the committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who helped make this event possible. We would like to thank in particular all the sponsors of Féile Brian Ború 2015. We recongise that we are currently in a challenging environment and we would

A huge thanks to all those who have already volunteered to help out over the festival weekend. However, we are still looking for people to assist with events on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July to sell Féile Wristbands, to assist with Strut your Mutt Dog Show and to assist with stewarding. If you would

Over the next five fun-filled days, experience a variety of excellent events including: The Furey’s Live in Concert; A stunning Fireworks display over the River Shannon; Traditional Craft Experience with CELT; Traditional Games; Animal Magic with their amazing display of animals; Strut your Mutt Dog Show; Return of the Warriors Street Pageant; Historical Guided Tours;

Following a most successful Féile Brian Ború in Killaloe and Ballina, the committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who helped make this event possible. We would like to thank in particular all the sponsors of Féile Brian Ború.We recongise that we are currently in a challenging environment and we would like to

Plans are well underway for this year’s parade and it’s guaranteed to be full of music, entertainment, colour and fun! This year’s parade will leave Ballina Riverside Park at 2:30pm and it will follow the usual route, finishing in the Green, Killaloe. We are encouraging all businesses, clubs, organisations and individuals to get involved and

Following a most successful Féile Brian Ború in Killaloe and Ballina, the committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who helped make this event possible. We would like to thank in particular all the sponsors of Féile Brian Ború. We recongise that we are currently in a challenging environment and we would like

The 2013 Féile Brian Ború Shannon Swim took place on Sunday last, running from the Pier Head to the Bridge through the Canal. 19 people took part in the swim and prizes were awarded to the following – Overall Winner/Men’s Open 1st – Finn McGeever Mens Open 2nd – Donnacha McGeever Mens Open 3rd –

We have just received an update from on the water the Christopher Healy was at the 8.15km mark at 9.18am and has taken 4h 32m to get that far.

Over 60 children took part in the annual Féile Brian Ború Children’s Art Copmpetition on Saturday last in Killaloe Library. Prizes were presented in the following categories: 0 – 3 year olds 1st prize – Emily Begley Age 2 2nd prize – Lawrence Durack Age 2 3rd prize – Lily Conroy Age 2 4 –

You can download a copy of the Brian Boru Programme 2013 here in PDF format.

Did you make it to any of the action packed events over the last two weeks?

The 2012 Shannon Swim took place on Sunday 1st July. This swim measured 650 metres; from the Pier Head to the Bridge. 18 participants took part and prizes were presented in the follwing categories:

The Children’s Art Competition took place on Saturday 30th June in Killaloe Library. Prizes were presented in the following categories:

DJ Nessa Harney from Spin South West Radio will be at Spin on the Street tonight so make sure to come along to the Green, Killaloe, for the biggest outdoor party the Green has ever seen!

21 tables took part in the annual Féile Brian Ború Table quiz in O’Donovan’s Bar on Thursday night last; all competing to become the Brain of Ború. Following 8 rounds of questions from quiz master Paddy Collins, 1st prize went to The Banner Bandits; 2nd prize went to The Cookie Crew and 3rd prize went to The Jokers. 

Wednesday’s Feile Boot Camp was tough but fun, as local athletes were put through their paces by fitness experts!

In the run up to much talked about ‘WTF-What The Festival?’, A youth event which took place in the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina on Saturday, excitement was the main emotion around the day.

The Féile Brian Ború committee would like to say a huge thanks to James and Aoife for hosting the official launch of Féile Brian Ború 2012

A fantastic read about what our little town has to offer! We should be proud to live here!

and this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! In order to fit all the events into this year’s programme,.

The Féile Brian Ború Working Towards 2014 committee are starting to plan the 2012 Féile Brian Ború, which we hope will be even more successful than last year. Féile Brian Ború 2012 will run from 27th June – 1st July. If anyone has an idea for an …

The Féile Brian Ború 2011 programme of events is now available on our website: www.feilebrianboru.killaloe.ie. The printed programmes are also currently being distributed and will be available from the tourist information office and from local shops …

Looks like great fun! Will he held in Ballina GAA pitch on Saturday 2nd July for Féile Brian Ború 2011. Well done guys! Hope you get a great turnout!Bumper Balls Football – Aqua Walkerz ThurlesAvailable to rent with supervision From March 2011! visit…