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November 2016
Ó Pheann an Phiarsigh
A one man show, as gaeilge, by Noel Ó Gallchóir about the life and works of Pádraig Mac Piarais (Padraig Pearse). Takes place in the Abbey Theatre, Ballyshannon on Friday 18th November 2016 In this personal and stirring representation of the life and works of one of Ireland’s most famous and revered sons, the best of Pádraig Mac Piarais’ (1879-1916) creative writings are brought back to life and illustrated masterfully. This is a personal and honest depiction of Mac Piarais…
Find out more »December 2016
Christmas Panto in the Abbey Arts Centre
This year's pantomime is Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. A magical fun filled extravaganza for all the family. Dates and times are Sun 11th Dec. Matinee 5pm Mon 12th Dec – Thurs 15th Dec 8pm Nightly Sat 17th Dec 3pm Matinee & 8pm For more informaton visit http://abbeycentre.ie/events/christmas-pantomime-robin-hood-and-the-babes-in-the-wood/
Find out more »June 2017
Operation Ballyshannon 2017
The Big Clean Up, Saturday 24th June. Meet at the Ballyshannon library 10 am Lunch provided at 1 pm Afternoon session 2 pm Photos from last year's clean up can be viewed here
Find out more »August 2017
Coastal Rowing Championship 2017
All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championship 18th-20th August 2017. Takes place Lough Assaroe, Lakeland Centre, Ballyshannon. http://www.coastalrowing.net/ Coastal rowing 2017
Find out more »The Paupers’ Graveyard
The entrance and pathway to this historical site has recently been cleared and renovated making it accessible to the general public. As part of National Heritage Week an official opening of the new access route to the Paupers' Graveyard will take place on Tuesday, 22nd August 2017. Meet at McGinley’s Bar, Bishop Street, 7 pm.
Find out more »December 2018
Christmas Market, Santa And Much More
Join the Ballyshannon Business Chamber and Discover Ballyshannon on Saturday 1st of December for the annual spectacular Christmas lights display 12 noon - Christmas Market 2.15 - Holy family NS singing Chrismas carols, all children welcome 3.00 - Bel Canto Choir 3.30 - Brass Reed Band Ballyshannon 4.00 - Santa Claus comes to town!
Find out more »The Three Tenors Live
Do not miss! The Best most Entertaining/Uplifting Concert you will see this Christmas with the fabulous Three Tenors music for Everyone. This Sunday the 2nd of December in Ballyshannon Church at 7.30pm For First Time! Tickets email: parishofkilbarron@gmail.com Book Early!
Find out more »January 2019
Ballyshannon 5k
The 5th Annual Streets of Ballyshannon 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday 27th January 2018 at 11.30am. Register on the day, between 10.00 -11.15AM. Adults €10 Junior €5 Family of 4, €20 Race starts at the Lakeside Centre, going through Port side of the town and returning back to finish at Lakeside along the Belleek Road. Overall, a fairly level course with a slight climb for part of the last kilometer. Prize fund of €500 on offer in the main categories,…
Find out more »February 2019
Ómós Billy Finn
Following on from last year’s tremendous sell-out concert honouring Ballyshannon’s renowned musician, Billy Finn, the organising committee are delighted to confirm that this year’s concert will see an all-star line-up of some of the most gifted traditional musicians in Ireland. The concert will feature many local musicians who played with Billy and will include promising local fiddler Daire Gallagher who will be in duet with Caoimhin Mac Aoidh. Songs will be provided by the tremendous Shauna Mullin accompanied by Seanan…
Find out more »The Importance Of Being Ernest
Ballyshannon Drama Society will present Oscar Wilde's classic and much-loved comedy 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in the Abbey Arts Centre on February 12th, 13th, 14th and 16th, before heading off to eight more festivals in the All Ireland Amateur Drama Festival. Oscar Wilde’s wildly entertaining comedy sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilariously unlikely situations. This “trivial comedy for serious people” features two carefree bachelors, Jack and Algernon, each with a carefully hidden double life. But when Algernon discovers that Jack…
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