Ballina Salmon Festival - Mayo

23/07/2026

Mary Dunne, Chairperson of the Ballina Salmon Festival, and Cliona Campion, President of Ballina Chamber of Commerce, pictured with representatives of Tesco Ballina, generous sponsors of Heritage Day at this year’s Ballina Salmon Festival.

The support of sponsors is hugely important in helping to make events like Heritage Day possible — a free event for everyone to enjoy, which forms part of a festival that welcomes over 50,000 visitors to Ballina every year.

A sincere thank you to Tesco Ireland for their generous support. 👏

Mary Dunne, Chairperson Ballina Salmon Festival, Cliona Campion President Ballina Chamber of Commerce together with representatives of Tesco Ballina who generously sponsored Heritage Day at Ballina Salmon Festival.

23/07/2026

Waiting for the Mayo Hype to kick in?

Start your All Ireland Football Final weekend this Friday night at The Cot & Cobble Ballina
Up for the Match
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🔥 Meet the Guest Panel of Experts 🔥

We’re delighted to welcome an incredible lineup of GAA voices for a special evening of insight, stories, and analysis!

Cora Staunton – An 11-time All-Star, four-time All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football champion with Mayo, AFLW player, and one of the greatest scorers the game has seen. Cora will discuss elite performance, resilience, leadership, and the continued growth of women’s football.

Aidan Kilcoyne – Former Mayo forward known for his pace, creativity, and impact in championship football. Aidan will bring his experience of attacking play, dressing-room culture, and the mental challenges of inter-county football.

Nigel Reape – A highly respected figure in Gaelic Games with extensive experience in coaching, club development, and grassroots promotion. Nigel will provide valuable insight into player development and the future of the game.

Brian Benson – Experienced coach and analyst with a deep understanding of tactics, systems, and player development. Brian will offer an analytical look at modern football, championship trends, and tactical battles.

Shane Walsh – Current Galway forward, All-Star winner and Connacht champion. Shane will provide a current player’s perspective on preparation, recovery, pressure, and what it takes to compete at the highest level today.

Expect honest opinions, behind-the-scenes stories, championship insights, and plenty of craic with some of the biggest names in Gaelic football.
And a very special Raffle with an All Ireland Final ticket up for grabs !!

📅 Friday, 24th July 🕣8:30 PM

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from the people who have played, coached, and shaped the game at the highest level.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/up-for-the-match-tickets-1994802632372
With limited tickets available on the door.

21/07/2026

The Ballina Salmon Festival Committee would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the Ballina Municipal District and our local Councillors for their continued financial contribution and unwavering support of the Ballina Salmon Festival.

Your investment in our festival helps make this cherished community celebration possible. Without your support, the Ballina Salmon Festival simply would not take place.

Your commitment to our town, its culture, tourism, and community spirit is truly appreciated. On behalf of the organising committee, volunteers, participants, and everyone who enjoys the festival each year—thank you for helping keep this wonderful tradition alive.

20/07/2026

As the curtain falls on another fantastic Ballina Salmon Festival, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the 2026 festival such a wonderful success.

To our dedicated committee members and the many sub-committees who gave countless hours of their time throughout the year, thank you. Your commitment, ideas and hard work are the foundation of this festival.

To our incredible volunteers, thank you for your enthusiasm, generosity and willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed. You are the heart of the festival.

A sincere thank you to the staff of Ballina Tourist Office, whose professionalism, support and tireless efforts ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

To our local businesses, thank you for your continued belief in the festival. Whether you supported us through sponsorship, donations, products, services or by helping to create such a warm welcome throughout the town, your generosity made a real difference. Your support helps keep this long standing tradition alive and thriving.

To Ballina Chamber of Commerce thank you for continuing to support our efforts.

Thank you to everyone who attended our events, cheered on participants, visited Ballina, and helped create such a fantastic atmosphere across the town.

Ballina Salmon Festival has always been about community, and this year’s festival was another wonderful example of what we can achieve when we come together.

Thank you all for being part of Ballina Salmon Festival 2026. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Thank you again to everyone who played a part, no matter how big or small. Every contribution helped make this year’s festival one to remember.

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19/07/2026

Mighty fun was had at Ballina Heritage Day - news - Western People

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