Ballinamore Gathering Festival
Event Details
About Ballinamore Gathering Festival
Come home, reconnect, and celebrate the heart and soul of Ballinamore!
The Ballinamore Gathering is more than just an event—it's a vibrant celebration of the rich diversity, strong community spirit, and global connections that make Ballinamore and Leitrim truly special. On Friday May 23rd and Saturday May 24th, we’re inviting Leitrim natives and friends from around the world to come together in the place we all call home.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
Weekend Highlights
Friday Night Launch
Kicking things off in style, join us at The Junction for an unforgettable evening of music with the world-renowned Leitrim band Garadice, supported by the much-loved Ballinamore Wren Boys.
Saturday – Ballinamore Gathering Community Day
From 12–6PM, enjoy a family-friendly celebration under cover at The Junction, packed with local activities, crafts, culture, and community fun. As the sun sets, the stage comes alive with live music spanning folk, trad, and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll from some of the area’s finest, Dul Aris, The BUGS and Green Bird.
This is your invitation to celebrate Ballinamore’s past, present, and future—together.
Hosted in proud partnership by Leitrim County Council & the Ballinamore Town Team.
Mark your calendar.
Pack your bags.
Let the music—and the memories—begin.
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Here are more details about the line up for the Community day on Saturday
Group | Time | Event | Location | Target Audience |
Running Club/Park Run | 10:30 to 11:30 | Colourful Park Run | Greenway. Meet at junction | Family |
Track & Trails | 11-1pm | Heritage Walk to the Mass Rock | Mass Rock. Meet at junction | Family. No Dogs or prams. |
Susan Singaling Session | 12:00-13:00 | Singaling - groups sing and play for Toddlers | Marquee | Toddlers |
Leitrim School of Art Workshop | 1-3pm | Reflections. Collaborative Art Project | LSoA | Adults |
Dawn’s Girls - Mural Making. | 1-3pm | Mural Making with mixed media. | Marquee | Kids |
Cormac O Sulleabhain | 1-3pm | Ballinamore Town History Walk | Town? - meet at junction | Adults |
Abbey Rovers | 3-4:30pm | Children’s Games | St Felim’s pitch | Kids 5 years+ |
Maria* | 3-5pm | Face Painting | Marquee | Kids |
Eircode: N41 E8H0