Session Trail
5pm-7pm, Hogan’s Bar, O’Rahilly St: Máirtín O’Donnell & Michael O’Rourke
7pm-8.30pm, An Bolg Buí, Bridge St: Mark O’Donnell & Aodán Cronin
7pm -9pm, Rouse’s Bar, Pearse St: Rouse’s Traditional Group
5pm-7pm, Hogan’s Bar, O’Rahilly St: Máirtín O’Donnell & Michael O’Rourke
7pm-8.30pm, An Bolg Buí, Bridge St: Mark O’Donnell & Aodán Cronin
7pm -9pm, Rouse’s Bar, Pearse St: Rouse’s Traditional Group
8pm-9.30pm, Breathnach’s, Abbey St: Fionnuala & Friends
9.30pm-11pm, The Loft, Pearse St: Conor Maheady & Seadna O’Donnell
9.30pm-11.30pm, Lillie’s Bar, Hill St: Victor/Rosie/Barney
Venue: Merry Monk
2pm – 3pm
Venue: Merry Monk
3pm – 5pm
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 6:30pm
The Merry Monk, Killala Road: Green Grove Group
Venue: Rouse’s Bar, Pearse Street
Time: 8pm – 9:30pm
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
10.30am: Depart Ballina for Croagh Patrick climb. Special Fleadh rate: €10pp return.
Limited spaces available.
Contact: Treacy Coaches to book your place Tel: 086-3993003
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Ballina Stephenites
Time: 6pm
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Challenge Match
Venue: Stephenites
Time: 7:30pm
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Ballina Stephenites Club House
Time: 9pm
€20 per table, all welcome!
Dé Máirt, 27ú Meitheamh / Tue June 27th
Venue: Merry Monk (Upstairs)
Time: 9pm
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Ceol agus amhránaíocht le Páisti ó Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol
Venue: Ballina Library
Time: 3pm
(sponsored by Gael Linn)
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Tráth na gCeist le Páisti ó Gaelscoil na gCeithre Maol
Venue: Ballina Library
Time: 4pm
(sponsored by Gael Linn)
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
Old Style Traditional Step Dancing Workshop with Noel Devery
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Venue: Jackie Clarke Collection
Time: 7:00pm
Eamonn Ceannt’s set of Uilleann Pipes will be on display at the Jackie Clarke Collection, from Tuesday – Thursday
(Courtesy of Curragh Military Museum)
Dé Céadaoin, 28ú Meitheamh / Wed June 28th
PJ Hernon CD launch followed by Local Traditional Musicians showcase with special guests Paddy Tighe and Darren Regan.
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 9pm
Déardaoin, 29ú Meitheamh / Thurs June 29th
Master Classes with Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne followed by a recital featuring Bríd and Dermot. Limited spaces available. Book here now.
Venue: Ballina Arts Centre
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Déardaoin, 29ú Meitheamh / Thurs June 29th
Tribute night in memory of recently departed musicians- Peter Gallagher (accordion), Mick Shannon (fiddle), Michael McCarrick (guitar) and John Cosgrove (accordion/guitar/singer).
Bríd Harper and Dermot Byrne will give a short concert followed by a gala session featuring local and visiting musicians.
Venue: Merry Monk
Time: 8pm
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Field Trip to Céide Fields (New Exhibition 2022) returning via Downpatrick Head and Lacken.
Boots not required but strong walking shoes recommended for Downpatrick Head. Field trip led (Ballina – Céide Fields – Ballina) by Prof Séamas Caulfield who has been involved in Céide Fields research since 1963.
Approx 5 hours.
Start Time: 11am
Special Fleadh rate: €10pp return. Limited spaces available.
Contact Treacy Coaches to book your place Tel:086-3993003
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Dr Labhrás O’Murchú, Ard Stiuthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will perform the official opening of the Connacht Fleadh and Fleadh an Phobail – Community Fleadh, in the Ballina Arts Centre on Fri June 30th at 7.30pm.
Performances on the night featuring local musicians who entertained President Biden at Enniscoe House during his official State visit – David Calleary (Uilleann Pipes), Aileen Bourke (Concertina), Conor Maheady (Flute), Alannah Thornburg (Harp) & Caoimhe Kearins (Fiddle).
Venue: Ballina Arts Centre Time: 7:30pm
Dé hAoine 30ú Meitheamh / Fri June 30th
Killala Bay Folk Club comes to Ballina to celebrate as part of the Connacht Fleadh Festival.
Songs, Poetry, Storytelling – All welcome to enjoy and participate.
Start Time: 9pm
Venue: Arkle Lounge, Rouse’s Bar
A fabulous night of music awaits with Laura Jo Callaghan, the Tiernans and Cathal & Darren Culliney and Kyle Hampson in The Merry Monk from 9pm.
Free entry.
The regular Ballina Farmer’s Market will take place in Market Square all day on Saturday, alongside the Gig Rig festivities.
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
All competitions except dancing, will take place in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 YXC7
Dancing competitions take place in the Old Convent Hall, Convent Hill, Ballina, which is close to St. Mary’s Secondary School, F26 R928
However, we are advising people to follow the road signs and instructions from stewards, rather than the postcodes as this should make parking easier.
Open to the public and all welcome. Admission: Adults €5, children €3
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Musical Instruments showcase in St Mary’s Secondary School
Time: TBC
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Historical Tour of Ballina – A walk in the past.
Guided by local Author and historian, Terry Reilly, former Editor “Western People”.
Meeting point Ballina Library
Time: 12pm
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Pop-Up Gaeltach Cearnog an Mhargaidh – Market Square
Caint, ceol agus deis do mhunitir na Gaeilge casadh le cheile ag Fleadh Chonnachta – Drop by
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Town Centre
2pm
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Market Square, Ballina
2:00pm: Aodán Cronin & Finéinn Quinn – accordion, bodhrán & fiddle
2:30pm: Mayo Teenage Trad Group (ages 15 to 18)
3:00pm: Glór na dTonn Céilí Band
3:30pm: Peter Fox Cómhrá Ceoil – accordion, banjo, concertina
4:00pm: Pat Fox – tin whistle & vocals
4:15pm: Caoimhe Kearins and Chris Maguire – fiddle and box and vocals
4:45pm: Pipers Cross Céilí Band
5:15pm: Angela and Caroline Deane & Lorraine Williams – whistle, bodhrán and vocals
5:45pm: Kate, Paddy & Sal Heneghan – harp, uilleann pipes, fiddle & vocals
6:15pm: Cathal & Darren Culliney & Kyle Hampson accordion, fiddle, piano & whistle
6:45pm: Lissadell Céile Band full céile band
7:15pm: Seoid – accordion, banjo, flute and guitar
Please note that this line-up is subject to change.
Set-dancing with Oliver Fleming
Fun introduction to Sean-Nós dancing with Tommy Stenson where everybody is invited to learn a step.
Boxty and potato cake making demonstration
Wood-turning demonstration and class with Willie Creighton.
5-6.30pm, Paddy Mac’s, Garden St: Caoimhe Kearins & Chris Maguire
6-8pm, An Sean Sibín, Abbey St: The Deane Family
9-11pm, Katie’s Corner, Abbey St: The Lissadell Céilí Band
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Try Rowing with Ballina Rowing Club at the Kennedy Glasgow Centre at the Quay.
Contact Pat O’Brien: Tel:087-2540334
Time: 7pm
Dé Sathairn, Iúil 1ú / Sat July 1st
Memorial Céilí with the Swallows Tail Céilí Band, in memory of Pádraig Egan
Venue: Twin Trees Hotel
Time: 9pm
Admission €12 at the door
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
All competitions except dancing, will take place in St. Mary’s Secondary School, Convent Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 YXC7
Dancing competitions take place in the Old Convent Hall, Convent Hill, Ballina, which is close to St. Mary’s Secondary School, F26 R928
However, we are advising people to follow the road signs and instructions from stewards, rather than the postcodes as this should make parking easier.
From: 9am (check timetable for individual competition details)
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Venue: St. Mary’s Secondary School
Time: To be Confirmed
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Fleadh Mass featuring local Comhaltas musicians and guest soloist “Dana”
Venue: St Muredach’s Cathedral
Time: 11:00am
Market Square, Ballina
1.45pm: Eamonn Walsh – uilleann pipes
2:00pm: The Green Grove Traditional Group
2:30pm: Laura Jo Callaghan – banjo, guitar and vocals
3:00pm: Cathal & Darren Culliney & Kyle Hampson – accordion, fiddle, piano & whistle
3:30pm: Séadna O’Donnell & Niamh Mulhern – uilleann pipes
4:00pm: Louise Langan – vocals
4:30pm: Martin O’Donnell & Michael O’Rourke – guitar, fiddle and vocals
5:00pm: Bofield Senior Musicians
5:30pm: Ards CCÉ traditional group from Ards, Co. Down
6:00pm: Finéinn Quinn – bodhrán supremo and fiddle
Set-dancing with Oliver Fleming
Fun introduction to Sean-Nós dancing with Tommy Stenson – where everybody is invited to learn a step!
Boxty and potato cake making demonstration
Vintage Car Display
Meet the Mayo ICA Federation
The Strawboys
Dunderry High Nellie Cycle Club with Gus Martin
Music on a Carpenter’s Saw with John Moran
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Venue: St. Muredach’s College
Time: 2pm
De Domhnaigh, Iúil 2ú / Sun July 2
Fly-casting Demonstration on River Moy with Paddy McDonnell
Location: The Point (green area at Riverslade, at the intersection between Sligo Road and Quay Road
Time: 7pm
8pm – 10pm, Hughes’ Bar, Tone St: Marty Hughes & Family
Featuring Ards CCE with local and visiting musicians.
The Merry Monk, 8pm – 10pm. All welcome to round off a wonderful few days of music!
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