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Ballina Salmon Festival 2012
Ballina Salmon Festival dates back to the early 60s and was revived in 1990 and has since gone from strength to strength to become one of the most vibrant and diverse festivals in Ireland to-day. Each summer it attracts around 150,000 people from all over the world.
It is a family-orientated festival giving ten days of fun-filled artistic and cultural events catering for all age groups putting smiles on faces from the very young to the mature persons at heart and everyone in between.
Children's events will include workshops, art & literature, puppet shows, science & engineering workshops, not forgetting Teddy Bears picnic; a family day not to be missed.
The Lady of the Moy is a night of glitz and glamour, Get your cowboy boots for Country and Western night, Ballina steps back in time for our National Heritage Day and view the crafts of years gone by.
Don't miss the extravaganza of the final night with a magnificant fireworks display over the world famous River Moy.
Dates for 2012 have been recently announced; 8th - 15th July 2012.
Further details on the Ballina Salmon Festival website Ballina Salmon Festival 2012
North Mayo Agricultural Show, Ballina (Agricultural & Horse show)
Usually coinciding with the Ballina Salmon Festival dates have yet to be announced for July 2012. Showing classes in cattle, horses, ponies, sheep, goats, donkeys,dogs, cookery, photography, flowers, horticulture, crafts, junior section and poultry. Entertainment for all the family throuhgout the day including music. Ballina Agricultural & Horse Show is now the second largest in Ireland.
For more information contact: Brendan Flynn (Chairman) on: 087 776 0027 Ann marie Corcoran (Secretary) on: 085 107 9501 Trish Dodd (Jumping Secretary) on: 087 913 3439.
The Lacken Strand Races
The Lacken Strand Races is an annual horse racing event take place every year in May. Children will be entertained with Children's Athletics, Children's Amusements, Bouncing Castles, Slides, Cup and Saucer Races.Also includes Sukie racing. Contact Noel Flannelly at 096 34005
The Bonniconlon Agricultural Show
The Annual
Bonniconlon Agricultural Show takes place every August Bank Holiday Monday. There are classes for bloodstock, livestock, farm & garden produce, cookery, arts and crafts. Enjoy the delicious home baking of local ICA groups, live music and dancing throughout the day, a real family event, with lots of surprises! For more information contact: Bridie Judge on 096 45187
Crossmolina Agricultural and Industrial Show
The annual Crossmolina Agricultural & Industrial Show is taking place at Ballyhamuck (Crossmolina) on a Saturday at the end of July. There is £15,000 in Prize Money and 20 Valuable Cups to be won. There are classes for cattle, horses, ponies, sheep, donkeys, home industries, photography, cookery & crafts. Extra classes in Vintage section.
For more information contact: Mick Nallen Tel: 096 31109
Enniscrone Show
The Annual Enniscrone Show is taking place on a Saturday at the end of August. There are classes for cattle, sheep, horses, cookery, horticulture, arts and crafts, photography, dog show, sheaf tossing, craft demo and many other events. Exclusive model village on show, by popular demand. Show dance is in the Castlearms Hotel with the show queen. For more information contact: Joan Quinn, Muckduff, Enniscrone, Co.Sligo Tel: 00 353 96 36890
Thats a brief itinerary of annual events and festivals occuring in the North Mayo region throughout the Spring/Summer seasons of 2012. Ballina extended its list of family activities and festivals during 2011 with the events continuing into 2012 including the Samhain Abhainn Fest in October, Christmas Childrens Festival throughout December with many more events planned during 2012.
Further events and activites in Ballina and North Mayo can be accessed at North Mayo
Email Downhill House Hotel to find out whats going in the area, during your stay in Ballina! 096 21033
