Ballina Home to Mayo 2024

08/03/2026

04/10/2025

Get a full analysis of Budget 2026 and how this will affect both individuals and companies.
This event is a must for:
Self Employed, Accounts Personnel, Company Directors, Owner/Manager, Solicitors & Accountants, Retail, Tourism & Professional Services
Limited availability please confirm attendance. Email [email protected]

13/03/2025

This St. Patrick’s Day, Ballina Autism Friendly Town are celebrating inclusivity with a relaxed parade space for our autistic and disabled communities.
This relaxed space will be located on McDermott Street, signposted as Autism Friendly.

We are creating a sensory-friendly area, focusing on comfort, understanding and accommodating to the needs of the spectators using the relaxed space.
We ask that all floats and participants in the parade lower noise levels and refrain from using horns or sirens while approaching and passing this relaxed space. Loud music, sirens, and cheering can be very overwhelming for some.

Volunteers in the relaxed space are trained in autism acceptance and understanding and will be present to offer support and guidance throughout the event. They will ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe, allowing everyone to enjoy the celebration.
We would like to thank everyone for cooperation as we make this St. Patrick’s Day about community, kindness, and celebrating our differences.

10/03/2025

The organisers of this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade are thrilled to announce that Ballina’s own Dr. Norah Patten, an Aeronautical Engineer and crew member with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), has been named the Grand Marshal for Ballina’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025.

Dr. Norah Patten is on track to become the first person from Ireland to journey into space, as part of an international spaceflight mission.

What to do now:
➡️Get your floats organised, get your bands practicing and register your interest with us as soon as possible.
☎️ Contact Ballina Tourist Office on 096 72800
💻 Complete this form - https://forms.office.com/e/CN6ZKe2LPY

05/03/2025

🌸 Celebrating International Women's Day with Martha Galvin! 🌸

Join us in celebrating the incredible Martha Galvin of Allure Hairdressing Co. Mayo, as she marks another milestone on this special day! ✨

With salons in both Ballina and Castlebar, Martha has been a trailblazer in the hairdressing world since 1999. Born to be a hairdresser, her passion and dedication to the craft have made her a household name. 💇‍♀️💖

We're beyond proud to honour Martha for making history as the first person ever to be crowned . Irish Hairdresser of the Year** THREE times in a row – a truly unprecedented achievement 🏆

This remarkable feat is a testament to Martha’s talent, hard work, and the incredible team behind her. Let’s come together to celebrate Martha’s achievements and all the inspiring women making history today. 🎉

✨ **Here's to strong women, exceptional hair, and making history!** ✨

Allure Hairdressing

04/03/2025

Founder of Ballina Dragons Meitheal Abhainn and professional Therapeutic Social Care Manager with Tusla, we are delighted to welcome Denise Swanick to our guest panel of speakers at the 5th annual International Womens Day gathering in the Great National Hotel Ballina .

Denise has family roots in Ballcroy and resides in Ballina and, more than anything else, is a dedicated professional focused on social inclusion and empowering people to realise their potential.

Through her involvement in volunteering and community activities, she founded Ballina Dragons Meitheal Abhainn.
Denise's dedication to fostering community pride and building a lasting legacy for future generations is central to her vision ❤️✨️

This is going to be some evening !!

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at this link 👇👇👇👇💜💜💜

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/international-womens-day-gathering-in-ballina-co-mayo-tickets-1263004152419?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

03/03/2025

Our next guest speaker at this years International Women’s day event is Rebecca Connor Wood 💜

Rebecca is a local Autistic activist.
She's the public relations officer for the Mayo disabled persons organisation and for the award winning Ballina Autism Friendly Town committee.

Rebecca is passionate about changing perceptions of autism and particularly autism in women and girls.

We are delighted to welcome Rebecca to the Ballina Chamber’s 5th International Women’s Day gathering in the Great National Hotel Ballina this Friday night.

Tickets are now on sale through Eventbrite at the link in the Bio.
Meeting at 7pm with drinks reception.

03/03/2025

We are delighted and proud to announce the first of our guest speakers at Ballina Chamber’s 5th International Women’s Day gathering at the Great National Hotel Ballina

The first guest speaker is very well known in Ballina and indeed the wider Mayo community and further a field for her prestigious work in the area of voice and vocal performance coaching.
On the night our guest will speak to us about the foundation and flourish of the magnificent Heroes for Hospice group and the amazing work the group have done since their formation 10 years ago .

Ladies please welcome Lavinia Gilmartin.