Darkness Into Light Killaloe Ballina
The Darkness Into Light 5km walk/run is the brainchild of Pieta House founder and former CEO Joan Freeman. Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of self-harm and suicide, was founded in 2006 and this flagship fundraiser, now known worldwide as “Darkness Into Light”, first started in 2009 and is now in its 7th year. […]
Tourists invited to walk in Brian Ború’s footsteps
Historic sites relating to the life and times of Brian Ború are promoted in a newly developed tourist trail marking the 1000th anniversary of the death of the last High King of Ireland. The National Brian Ború Trail was launched this afternoon by Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, at St. […]
Home of Brian Ború prepares for Millennium Weekend
Brian Ború’s birthplace and the seat of his High Kingship of Ireland from 1001-1014AD will this weekend host a programme of events marking the 1000th year anniversary of his death. Visitors to the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina are being invited to step back in time and experience a glimpse of life in medieval […]
Brian Ború Millennium Weekend to bring medieval Ireland to life
Visitors to the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina are being invited to step back in time and experience a glimpse of life in medieval Ireland during the Brian Ború Millennium Weekend from April 11-13th. Organisers have announced a comprehensive programme for the event, which marks the 1000th year anniversary of the death of Brian Ború who […]
Tug of Love in Killaloe Ballina
Come and join us in the tug of love across the beautiful 13 arch bridge on the River Shannon in Killaloe on Saturday 23rd March at 4pm. To launch the new “Love Weekends” in Killaloe / Ballina, the twin towns are holding a tug of love where instead of a tug of war, you’ll get […]
Discover Killaloe-Ballina on the 29th of April – Open Day to take place Sunday 29 th April
Discover Killaloe & Ballina takes place on Sunday 29 th April from 1-6pm as locals and visitors alike are encouraged to come along and enjoy an afternoon of free activities with fun for all the family and launched by local Minister Alan Kelly. The events include free ‘Come and Try It’ sessions for kayaking, sailing, […]
