Sponsors and Thank yous

We would like to thank most sincerely all the sponsors of Féile Brian Ború 2025 Clare County Council; Tipperary County Council; Cllr. Tony O’Brien; Derg Credit Union; Allied Irish Bank;  Brian Ború Feis;  Brian Ború on the Hill; Borù Beauty; Derg Credit Union; Derg House; East Clinic; Fine Rags; Harry Brann Auctioneers; J & M

Féile Brian Ború Festival 2025: The Celebration Returns!

Get ready, Killaloe and Ballina — Féile Brian Ború is back from Wednesday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 6th, 2025! This much-loved annual festival brings together families, locals, tourists, and music lovers alike for five days packed with fun, culture, and community spirit.

Ballina-Killaloe St Patrick’s Day parade

Now that a very successful St. Patrick’s Day parade has finished, the committee would like to say a huge thank you to all those who helped make it happen – Our parade sponsors: Tipperary County Council, Clare County Council/Cllr Tony O’Brien, Ballina Handball Club, Brian Ború on the Hill; Ború Blazers, Car Pal, Collins Pharmacy

Shannon Swim 2024

Our annual Shannon Swim has been running for close to 30 years and still remains a most popular event in the locality. 33 swimmers took part in this years event, which runs from the Pier Head to just below Killaloe Library, a distance of about 500 metres. This years’ winner was Mai Walsh in the

The Vikings are Coming!

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

Thank you from the St. Patrick’s Day parade committee

Now that a very successful St. Patrick’s Day parade has finished, the committee would like to say a huge thank you to all those who helped make it happen –  Our parade sponsors:  Tipperary County Council; Clare County Council/Cllr Tony O’Brien; A Secure; Ballina Handball Club; Brain Ború on the Hill; Ború Blazers; Car Pal; Collins

Help to make our parade safe & fun for all

We want our parade to be a safe and enjoyable event for everyone in our community, so we are asking for your help with this year’s parade – Please do not walk with, or closely follow the parade unless you are part of one of the registered floats; When you are watching the parade, please