Ballina Salmon Festival - Mayo

05/06/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, celebration and community spirit at the 62nd annual Lady of the Moy💃✨

📍Great National Hotel, Ballina
🕛 8pm, Friday the 3rd of July 2026
🎟€12, available at the door

Why not apply and potentially represent Ballina not only in this years Ballina Salmon Festival, but as an ambassador throughout the year 🔆

For more information, please email [email protected]



Ballina Salmon Festival - Mayo Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

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10/05/2026

🌊 MOY SWIM 2026 – 18th July 🌊

Dive into one of Ireland’s oldest and most iconic river swims, set in the beautiful River Moy in Ballina, Co. Mayo as part of the Ballina Salmon Festival.

Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to take part in something special, there’s an option for everyone:
🏊‍♂️ 2.5km Competitive Swim
🏊‍♀️ 600m Participation Swim

With categories for both wetsuit and skin swimmers, this event welcomes all levels and celebrates a shared love of open water and the coast.

📍 Registration & Collection
Timing chips and swim hats can be collected at the Kennedy Glasgow Centre on the 18th July from 9am – 12pm.

🎁 All participants will receive:
✔️ Swim Fest silicone swim hat
✔️ Swim Ireland finisher medal
✔️ Special commemorative gift sponsored by Heyco

Organised in partnership with Ballina Salmon Festival, Mayo Sports Partnership, and local organisations and businesses, this is a standout event on the summer calendar.

Ready to take the plunge? 🌊
Register NOW - https://tinyurl.com/rivermoyswim

10/05/2026

Please Support festival 2026 ☀️☀️

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

Have you experienced National Heritage Day in Ballina, as part of Ballina Salmon Festival?

If not, this is the year to change that.

Step into a vibrant celebration where the streets of Ballina come alive with the sights, sounds, and traditions of a market town from over 100 years ago. From live music and street performances to traditional crafts, food, and family-friendly entertainment, it’s one of the most unique and memorable days in the west of Ireland.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for more, National Heritage Day as part of the Ballina Salmon Festival is a date worth marking in your diary.

National Heritage Day takes place on Wednesday 15th July 2026, kicking off at 10am
See all about it at this link -

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05/05/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL TRADERS 🚨

Want to be part of one of the biggest days in the West of Ireland?

National Heritage Day in Ballina — part of the Ballina Salmon Festival — welcomes over 50,000 visitors each year and is a standout event in the summer calendar 🎉

This is your chance to showcase your products, food, or crafts to a massive audience right in the heart of Ballina. But don’t wait — there’s only a short window to apply ⏳

📅 Closing date: Friday, 3rd July

Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.

👉 Apply now at this link : [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19Wqi8M-LcahYX5o9BYmxvdFN0Jow6rEcede2aqqVC68/previewResponse]

09/03/2026

📣 Get Involved – Ballina Salmon Festival 2026

The Ballina Salmon Festival Committee will hold a meeting in the Tourist Office, Pearse St, on Wednesday, 11th March at 7pm and we’re inviting anyone who might be interested in getting involved with this year’s festival to come along.

The Ballina Salmon Festival relies heavily on the support of our local community. If you would like to help, share ideas, or play a part in organising this year’s festival, we would love to see you there.

Your support can make a real difference, so please come along and be part of making Ballina Salmon Festival 2026 another great success.

04/11/2025

💔 Remembering Marian Browne RIP.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Marian Browne — a beloved festival volunteer, valued adviser, loyal friend, and one of the true cornerstones of our community.

Marian was the recipient of the Spirit of the Festival Award – The Kevin Clarke Inaugural Perpetual Shield as Ballina Salmon Festival Volunteer 2023, recognising not only her incredible volunteering that year but for over 20 years of selfless service to the festival and the wider Ballina community.

Marian truly embodied the very best of Ballina — her kindness, generosity, and deep sense of community touched everyone who knew her. A lifelong volunteer and friend to many, she gave so much of herself in service to others. Through her dedication to the Ballina Stephenites GAA Club , her wholehearted involvement with the Ballina Salmon Festival, and countless other local causes, Marian shared her time, her warmth, and her laughter freely. Her spirit and love for this town will live on in all who had the privilege to know her.

May her memory continue to inspire us all. 💙

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.