Killaloe Events and Festivals

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Féile Eile
Autumn Arts Festival for Children, Killaloe/Ballina
23-26 October 2009

Full details available on: www.musicintheglen.ie

Friday 23rd

Schools Song Summit. 10am – 11.30pm Ballina National School Hall Free (parents welcome)

Saturday 24th

The Great Big Fun Day of Music, Drumming, Drama & Dance. 11am-4pm Kincora Hall Hotel - FREE
Pre-booking essential on 087 210 4583

Film & Music - Bugs Bunny meets the Irish Improv Orchestra. 6pm Kincora Hall Hotel -5 Euro

Sunday 25th

Scary Stories up the Steeple. 1pm, 2pm & 3pm St Flannan’s Cathedral Belltower - Free

Killaloe/Ballina Kids With Talent. St Annes School- free - 4.00pm

Monday 26th

Killaloe Haiku. Pre-booking essential on 086 2626 525. 2-5pm St Flannan's Cathedral - free

Creative Writing for teens. Ages 12-16 St Flannan’s Cathedral- 2.00pm - FREE
Pre-booking essential on 087 210 4583

Feile Finale –Tommy Hayes/Keiran Hanrahan/Mike Hanrahan
Legends of Stockton’s Wing’s classic line-up reunite in a special one-off show. 8pm Lakeside Hotel- €22

Full details available on: www.musicintheglen.ie

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Triathlon
The Brian Boru Tri-Challenge
Saturday 8th August
Website: www.brianborutrichallenge.com

The first annual Brian Ború Triathlon Challenge invites you to take up the gauntlet on the most scenic and unique triathlon course based on the shores of Lough Derg at Killaloe, Co.Clare. Swimmers will take their marks on the lakeshore at the Twomilegate one of Ireland's premier Blue Flag amenity areas.

On completion of the open water 750 metre swim, competitors will then race over a 22 km cycle course on the most scenic roads overlooking Lough Derg passing by the Brian Ború oak tree and St Cronans 10th century church, and looping around the East Clare Memorial Park at Tuamgraney before returning through the picturesque village of Ogonnelloe.The challenge doesn't end there, on completion of the cycle, a 5km run still awaits any would be Árd Rí.

The run will take place on the steep slopes of the peaceful forest at Ballycuggeran with its many magnificent viewing points. Having surmounted these challenges, first over the line will be ceremoniously crowned “Árd Rí 2009” on the ancient site of Kincora the seat of Brian Ború Killaloe and Irelands last high king.

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Killaloe Children’s Art Camp

Week 1
Monday 20th July- Friday 24th July 2009
10am-1.30pm daily

Week 2
Monday 17th Aug.-Friday 21st August
10am-1.30pm daily

Per week 85euro
Ages 6yrs –13yrs

A one week creative camp will be held in both July and August by Killaloe based artist Lynn Kenny (www.lynnkenny.com)

Lynn’s classes will be held in a relaxed and fun environment and will introduce each child to a comprehensive range of mediums so they can develop skills and find their creative potential; eg painting and drawing, 3d clay and paper mache, puppetry, soft textile work, printing and collage.
Children will need to bring packed lunch and to wear old clothes. All materials will be supplied. Venue in Killaloe to be confirmed.

Please ring Lynn on 086 3394724 or visit her studio above Sweetie P’s Boutique, opposite AIB Bank in Killaloe to book place.

Lynn has a Degree in Design from NCAD, HDIP in community Education and since 1996 has taught and facilitated children and adults with art in the community, primary, secondary, further education and in third level education.

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Open Pike Tagging Competition
Wednesday 17th July 2009

BALLINA KILLALOE ANGLERS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE SHANNON REGION FISHERIES BOARD
ARE HOLDING AN OPEN PIKE TAGGING COMPETITION ON WEDNESDAY 17th JULY, 2009. OPEN TO ALL CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH BOATS.
FEE; €20 PER BOAT.
FROM; 11am TO 5pm.
START; "Match" Start (i.e. all entrants to start together) start at Killaloe Bridge (opposite Flanagans Restaurant and Molly's Bar) at 11.00a.m. SHARP

WEIGH-IN AND TAGGING ALL DAY AT TWO-MILE GATE.

PRIZE GIVING AT; MILLS PUBLIC HOUSE, BALLINA AT 6pm.

SPONSERED BY; CLARE TIPP PROPERTIES - BALLINA/KILLALOE

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April Powerboat Racing
Saturday 18th April and Sunday 19th April
Website: www.midwestpowerboatclub.ie

This year’s exciting Irish Powerboat Championship will be launched with a packed schedule of racing in Killaloe. Drivers in Four boat categories will compete in this highly anticipated first round.

Boat Classes:
• P 750 Inflatable Catamarans
• Formula 4 S 850
• T 850 Monohull
• Formula 2

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July Powerboat Racing
Saturday 4th July and Sunday 5th July
Website: www.midwestpowerboatclub.ie

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Feile Brian Boru
Wednesday 1st July - Sunday 5th July
Website: http://www.feilebrianboru.killaloe.ie/
Contact Name: Arlene White
Telephone: 086-3586293
Email: brianboru@killaloe.ie

An Feile Brian Boru the Killaloe community festival takes place early in July each year. This 5 day event celebrates one of Ireland’s most famous kings. Reputed to have broken the power of the Vikings in Ireland, Brian Boru was originally from Killaloe. This festival has a distinctive Viking age flair with its Viking village and market. There are plenty of entertaining events taking place throughout the festival so you won’t be short of things to do and see.

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Killaloe Farmers Market
Every Sunday 11am - 3pm
On the bridge
Weekly artisan market offering local produce of all kinds.

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