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Killaloe Events and Festivals

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Feile Brian Boru the Killaloe community festival

Feile Brian Boru
Tuesday 29th June - Sunday 4th July
Website: http://www.feilebrianboru.killaloe.ie/
Contact Name: Arlene White
Telephone: 086-3586293
Email: brianboru@killaloe.ie

An Féile Brian Ború is an annual five day event held to keep alive the name of Irelands greatest high king in his native place. The committee aim to provide an exciting and varied programme of events, with something to suit everyone. Step back in time to Viking Ireland by visiting our open air Viking village market and street Pageant, learn about the history of Killaloe, Co Clare and Ballina, Co Tipperary by taking part in our guided walking tours and historical boat trips, or come and join in the fun with many other events, including acts and culture, music, song and entertainment; children events and many water and sporting events. Participation in our events is greatly encouraged most of which are free of charge.

Click here to view the Feile
Brian Boru Pub events guide

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Killaloe Farmers Market

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

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Triathlon - The Brian Boru Tri-Challenge, Killaloe

Triathlon
The Brian Boru Tri-Challenge
Saturday 7th August
Website: www.brianborutrichallenge.com

The 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 2010” on the ancient site of Kincora the seat of Brian Ború Killaloe and Irelands last high king.

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Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Challenge
Saturday 18th September
Website: www.yachtsman.ie

The Inland Waterways Regional Heat of the Yachtsman Euromarine National RIB Challenge in association with the ISA to encourage best knowledge and practice when operating Powerboats.

Junior: Age 12 and over to age 16 and under. All competitors should have had their 12th birthday before entering the competition and must not have had their 17th Birthday before the National Final.

Senior: Age 16 and over. All competitors should have had their 16th birthday before entering the competition

1st place in Junior & Senior Classes advance to National Final

July Powerboat Weekend

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Féile Eile
Autumn Arts Festival for Children, Killaloe/Ballina

22-25 October 2010, lineup to be announced...

Full details available soon on: www.musicintheglen.ie

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