FEILE BRIAN BORU 2013 Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th July 2013

July 3rd, 2013 | Posted by arlenewhite in Uncategorized

The beauty of the picturesque twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina, awaits you during the 20th Annual “Féile Brian Ború Festival”.

As it is the birthplace of Brian Ború, we like to commemorate Ireland’s Greatest High King in style! With a busy programme of events, this years’ Festival is a perfect fun-filled event for all the family.

It is also another milestone on the road to our build up to celebrations in 2014.

 

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES…

From Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th July 2013, experience a variety of excellent events including, Viking Long Boat Trips on the River Shannon; Brian Ború’s encampment; historical guided tours on lake and land; Animal magic with their amazing display of animals; a stunning Fireworks display over the Shannon and the festival highlight – a live concert in the Lakeside Hotel with Hermitage Green – a 5 piece acoustic folk/rock band from Limerick.

In the historic 12th century St. Flannan’s Cathedral, enjoy the Féile Pageant & Ceolchoirm; an evening with the National Harp Orchestra and the Limerick Pipe Band; guided tours of this stunning building; Féile Brian Ború lecture and the Craft Fair.

AND THERE’S STILL MORE ….You can also enjoy the children’s Art Competition, the Exploration Dome; Teenzone; Garden Fete; Farmer’s Market; art exhibitions and displays including “Art in Windows”; pub theatre nights; music workshops; Féile Table Quiz; tag rugby; King Puck; Hurling and Camogie matches; Blessing of Boats; a range of water sport events including boat races, Canoe Polo, the Shannon Swim; and a Guinness World Record Attempt in Lough Derg by Christopher Healy to scuba Dive the distance of 20km without surfacing!

We hope you will come along and help us commemorate Brian Ború in style – Fun and entertainment guaranteed!

A programme of events is available on our website – www.feilebrianboru.com

 For further information contact:

e:  info@feilebrianboru.com

t:   086 44662446

f:    www.facebook.com/Feilebrianboru

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