31st Annual Féile Brian Ború Festival – Killaloe and Ballina - Archive

The Vikings are coming!

From 5th – 7th July, over 60 Vikings are going to descend on the twin-towns of Killaloe & Ballina, the birthplace of Ireland’s Greatest High King, Brian Ború.

We are delighted to welcome Lakes Viking to Killaloe-Ballina, and we hope you will come along to their village in Cathedral Quay on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July. They will also bring along their 40 foot replica Viking ship and are offering people the opportunity to get on board.

Enjoy chatting with our visitors and experience a range of exhibits including; a replica of a Viking Sword found in Lough Derg; Tablet Weaving, Needlework, Weapons and Armor, Weapons, Leatherwork, Birds of Prey, Runes, Toys and Jewelry, Face-painting, Storytelling, Carving, Coins, Music, and more…….

Come along about 2pm to watch some battle re-enactments.

We are also hoping that some local children will come along and “battle the Vikings” to make sure they don’t take over our twin towns! (Approx 3:30pm & 4:30pm)

Brian Ború’s Wild and Wonderful Art Adventure Winners 🎨

WORKSHOP WINNERS

1st Prize – FAMILY CLAN PASS FOR 5 to WEST LAKE AQUA PARK WITH ICE-CREAM/HOT CHOCOLATE FROM WEST LAKE COFFEE -Lena, Harvey & Killian McMahon

2nd Prize -FAMILY CLAN PASS TO LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRE – Annabel & Andrew Anoop

3rd Prize – MILKYMOO ICECREAM FOR 4, HEANEY’S COSTCUTTER – Cian & Adam O’Hora

WILD CARD WINNERS

1st Prize – FAMILY CLAN PASS FOR 5 TO LAKESIDE LEISURE CENTRE SWIMMING POOL – Cathal Monaghan

2nd Prize (joint winners) – BOX OF SIX MUFFINS EACH FROM BLESS CAFÉ – Maxime & James Howard

COLOURING COMPETITION

WINNER – PIZZA FOR 2 IN PONTE VECCHIO – Jack and Femke Schregardus

Feile Brian Boru: 17th to 21st July 2019:

Feile Brian Boru 2019 is almost upon us and we have another jam-packed programme of events this year.

Events include: Feile Fireworks; Fly-Boarding displays; Traditional Family Fun Day – Archery, Games, Mini-Zoo; Strut Your Mutt Dog Show; Walks, Talks and Guided tours; Photographic Exhibition; Kayaking, Sailing, Canadian Canoe Races;

Shannon Swim; Pond Dipping; Workshops for all – Art, Drama, Gardening, Natural Skincare; Mobile Theatre;

Fuinneamh Drum; Brass Band; Beat on the Street; Craft Fair; Farmers Market, and much more…….

Printed programmes will soon be available in local shops and businesses and our full programme is now available on our website www.feilebrianboru.com

Unveiling of Sinnan – Goddess of the River Shannon & The Salmon of Knowledge

August 27th, 2018 | Posted by arlenewhite in Arts | Crafts | Heritage - (0 Comments)

A huge thank you to all those who came along to the unveiling of our two plaques outside Killaloe Library yesterday morning.

These pieces were commissioned by the Féile Brian Ború committee, which grant assistance from the Heritage Council, and work began on them during Féile Brian Ború 2018 in July.

The first sculpture depicts Sinann – the Goddess of the River Shannon.

Under the experienced tutorage of Mark Wilson, Artist and Blacksmith, this piece was planned and prepared by the Circle of Friends group based in Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre. The group came together yesterday to unveil this plaque, showing the team effort that went into researching, planning and preparing this wonderful piece of art. Group member Harriett Moore then read a story which explained how Sinann became known as the Goddess of the Shannon.

The second piece depicts the Salmon of Knowledge and this piece was worked on during Féile Brian Ború 2018 in July.

This piece was unveiled by Ailish Conacur, the granddaughter of the late historian, Seán Kierse.

Seán himself unveiled a copper sculpture which again was commissioned by the Féile Brian Ború in 2014 to commemorate the millennial anniversary of the death of King Brian Ború at the Battle of Clontarf.

We felt it very fitting to have Ailish unveil one of our plaques and we would like to thank her and her family for being a part of the day.

We would also like to thank all those who were involved in this project – Mark Wilson & team; Circle of Friends Social Group; staff of the Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre; Deirdre Scanlan who provided musical entertainment on the day and the Killaloe Library for allowing us to mount these pieces of art in a perfect location in our beautiful twin-towns.

Both plaques will be permanently mounted outside Killaloe Library in the coming week or two, which is the perfect location on the bank of River Shannon. We hope you will enjoy them for years to come.