Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes

31/07/2026

💙 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Festival of the Lakes Family Fun Day is one of the highlights of the weekend, and we need a few extra hands to help make it happen!

Whether you can spare an hour or the whole afternoon, every bit of help makes a real difference.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
🚗 Car parking
🎈 Activity attendants
🛠️ Set-up & pack-down

📅 Sunday, 2nd August | 1pm–6pm
📍 The Strand, Town Lake, Killeshandra

If you can help out please send us a message or call/text 087 900 2567.

Many hands make light work – we’d love to have you on the team! 💙🙌

31/07/2026

🐶

Dog Show at the Killeshandra Festival of the lakes at Killeshandra Community Hall
Registration from 1:30pm - Show starts at 2pm
€5 entry fee
Loads of categories to choose from 🥰 🐕

29/07/2026

🌿 SIÚLÓID SA DÚLRA | Nature Walk 🍃

Join us for a relaxed guided walk through the beautiful Killeshandra countryside, including parts of the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark.

Experience the local landscape through both Irish and English, discover the area’s natural heritage, and enjoy great company along the way.

📍 Killeshandra Resource Centre
🗓️ Saturday, 1st August
🕚 11:00am

Bígí linn! 💚

28/07/2026

🎤 UNDER-18 STREET BUSKING COMPETITION 🎶

Calling all young musicians, singers and performers! Whether you’re a solo act, duo, trio or group, we’d love to see you take part.

📍 Register: Resource Centre – 6:30pm
🎵 Then hit the streets of Killeshandra and perform!

🏆 €100 prize in each category:
• Solo Artist
• Duet/Trio
• Group

The night finishes with a special performance by Instru-Mental, followed by the prize-giving at 8:30pm.

Come into town, enjoy the music and support our talented young performers. Let’s make our very first Street Busking Competition one to remember! 🎶✨

28/07/2026

🎶

Killeshandra Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Thursday Night Sessions, Kelly's Bar Killeshandra July 30th
Junior Session 8-9pm
Senior Session 9pm till late
Kick start Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes 💪

27/07/2026

🎸 Live music is back at the Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes! 🎶

Join Instru Mental on Friday, 31st July at 8:30pm at the Killeshandra Resource Centre, straight after our Under-18 Busking Competition.

Bring your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy a great night of live music. 🎤✨

🎟️ Free Admission

27/07/2026

💥 BIG NEWS! 💥

We’ve added an extra €500 to the guaranteed prize money, bringing the total prize fund to a massive €4,350! 💶🎉

Join us in the hall or online via Zoom!

Get your books here;

📍 Killeshandra Community Hall
🎟️ Everyone welcome!

27/07/2026

🐇 🎩 🪄

Next Sunday at Killeshandra Festival I will be performing 2 Magic Shows at 2 pm and 4 pm.

26/07/2026

🎈SAVE THE DATE 🎈
Loop the Lakes 2026......
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 5th September 2026!
Join us for our 15th Annual Loop the Lakes Charity Run & Family Fun Day in Killeshandra. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering everyone on, it's a day not to be missed as we come together to support three fantastic local charities.
More details, registration, and exciting updates coming soon... so for now, save the date! ♥️
📍 Killeshandra
🗓️ Saturday, 5th September 2026
Killeshandra Community Hall Killeshandra Leaguers GAA Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes Killeshandra Camino Calling FOCUS Family Resource Centre Sosad Cavan Cavan Autism Parents Support CLG