32nd Annual Féile Brian Ború Festival – Killaloe and Ballina
The beauty of the picturesque towns of Killaloe and Ballina await you during the annual Féile Brian Ború Festival. With a huge programme of both indoor and outdoor events on offer, you will be spoiled for choice.
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Bridges and River, Fort and Well – Crafting our Inner Artists Workshop with Local Landscape. In this Creative Practice Workshop, follow the lines of inspiration, welcome ideas, new and old, cultivate your artist self – Prompts for writing poetry, story and personal narrative. Facilitated by Jessica Brown BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – Book your place HERE!
Age 3-6 Parent & child painting workshop- Dress for mess! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book your space HERE!
Age 6+ Come along and make and decorate your own magical wishing tree. The workshop is inspired by the ancient Fairy Tree/Rag Trees of Ireland. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book you space HERE!
Age 6+ Back on the double, due to popular demand……come along and create your very own warrior sword and shield! It could get messy… old clothes essential! BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book your space HERE!
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 &
Suitable for Age 6+ Children are invited to come along and have fun reinventing their own unique hurley design, using colour, drawing and stencils. N.B. It is essential to BRING AN OLD HURLEY to work on. Please wear old clothes only. BOOKING ESSENTIAL – Book your space HERE!
The Killaloe Ballina Photography Club and Féile Brian Ború invite you to photograph the Viking procession and raid followed by the fireworks. All abilities welcome. We will post articles in the chat on how to use you phone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. A tripod and remote shutter release is recommended for DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
We welcome back Rocket Pyrotechnics for another amazing display of Fireworks over the River Shannon – An event not to be missed!