Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival

30/07/2025

The incredible Celtic Tenors are performing at the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival this day next week! We can't wait!

One week left to grab your ticket! Find them here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025/1661614

29/07/2025

Another busy festival venue – St Nathy’s College – will host an amazing mix of theatre, talks and celebrations throughout the festival. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

The Field – presented by The Ballaghaderreen Players
Multiple dates & times.

Seamus O’Rourke – Padraig Potts
Tue 5 Aug 2025 | 7:30pm

How and Why are the Nordic Countries so Successful?
A fascinating talk on education and innovation with lessons for the West of Ireland.
Wed 6 Aug 2025 | 6:00pm

GAA Evening – Celebrating John O’Mahony
With RTÉ’s Marty Morrissey.
Fri 8 Aug 2025 | 19.30p

28/07/2025

The beautiful Edmondstown House will be the setting for several of our festival acts this year – and you won’t want to miss what’s on!

✨ The Importance of Being Earnest
Multiple dates & times

🎸 Big Love – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Sat 9 Aug 9.30PM

🤣 Comedy Night Finale
Sun 10 Aug 8PM

Find tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

25/07/2025

From August 4th, join Broken Theatre’s Circus Workshops and learn to juggle, balance, and hula hoop like a pro! 🤹‍♀️💫

🎉 Open to kids of all ages, it’s a day full of laughs, movement, and magic.

📍 Limited spots available —
Step right up & secure your place now!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025/1705887

25/07/2025

👏👏 Thanks VisitRoscommon! Tickets for the festival can be found here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

🎨 Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival 🎭

Experience a week where art and culture take centre stage. The Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival brings the town to life with performances, exhibitions and art displays from both local creators and artists from the wider Ballagh diaspora.

It’s a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and connection — and a brilliant way to explore the artistic spirit that defines Ballaghaderreen.

Save the date: 2 to 10 August
For more information visit ballaghaderreenartsfestival.com
For more events and activities across Roscommon, head to visitroscommon.ie

25/07/2025

🎨 One week away. August 1st marks the official opening of the Local Artists Exhibition as part of the Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival! Come along and celebrate incredible local talent. 🖼️

📍 Open daily from 2pm to 6pm throughout the festival, Aug 2nd - 10th. Make sure and drop in for a look!

Learn more about the festival here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

24/07/2025

🌟 Brilliant news for Ballaghaderreen!

Wishing the management and staff at Durkin’s the very best as they head into what’s sure to be a busy and exciting week! 👏 We’re thrilled to have several festival acts taking place upstairs in Durkin’s.
Kicking things off with a bang! Here's what's coming up:

The Cherry Blossom Tales: Reimagining the Legacy of Anne Deane
Sat 2 Aug | 🕑 14:00–15:30

Lisdoon Nirvana by Frankie McCafferty
Sun 3 Aug | 🕕 18:00–19:00

Sean Moylan: An Irish Revolutionary by Michael Patric
Wed 6 Aug | 🕕 18:00–19:00

Ratling by Genevieve Hulme-Beaman
Thu 7 Aug | 🕕 18:00–19:00

Ukulele – Beginners’ Workshop (Sold Out)
Sun 3 Aug | 🕥 10:30–12:00

Tickets & Details:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

New chapter, same heart of the town.

🎉 We’re Back - Reopening August 1st! 🎉

We’re absolutely delighted to share the exciting news

Durkin’s Bar, Restaurant & Guesthouse is officially reopening under new management this August Bank Holiday weekend! 🍽️🍻🛏️

We can't wait to open our doors again and welcome back our loyal customers, familiar faces, and new friends alike.

Bookings are now open 094-9860305

23/07/2025

We’ve had an incredible response to our festival workshops – and some are already SOLD OUT! ✅ But don’t worry – there’s still time to join in the fun!

🎪 Broken Theatre – Circus Skills Workshop - Learn juggling, balancing, and more in this high-energy, fun-filled workshop perfect for children of all ages. It’s a festival favourite in the making – don’t miss out! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025/1705887

🎨 Art Workshop with award-winning local talent Conor O’Connell – Spaces still available!

🎵 Ukulele Workshops (Beginner & Intermediate) – Sold Out
🖊️ Creative Writing with Geraldine Finn – Sold Out

Learn more here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025

23/07/2025

Next up, meet the musicians of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. 🦉 Tickets can still be found here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ballaghaderreenartsfestival2025/1659860

Book Tickets!! Not to be missed!!

11/10/2024

Community lookout for each other 👍

‼️ An alert has been issued for a car with false plates seen acting suspiciously in the Frenchpark area tonight.

🚙 The car is a Blue 161 BMW and was last seen on the N5 in the Frenchpark area.

📞 Anyone with any information on the vehicle is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station ☎️ 094 9620019 or 999

Lock up Light up 💪

04/10/2024

Art grows strong in Ballaghaderreen 💪🏻
‘An Artist cannot fail , to be one is a success 🎨🖼️🎭

The next Artist Meet will be held at the Shambles Ballaghaderreen on Saturday 12th October 11am - 12.30pm.

🟢 Get to know creatives and artists living in and around Ballaghaderreen.
🟠 There is an opportunity for two artists to share their work and process to the group.
🟣 We will be chatting about the year with Creative Places Ballaghaderreen, and the Artist Network what is the future and what do you hope from it if it continues?

Small refreshments available.
Come along and bring a friend!

Ballaghaderreen TownTeam Ballaghaderreen Community Art Group Ballaghaderreen Community Garden Ballaghaderreen Writers' Group Ballaghaderreen Women's Shed Page Ballaghaderreen Mens Shed Ballaghaderreen Tidy Towns Ballaghaderreen Arts Festival 24 Arts Council of Ireland Roscommon County Council Mary Smyth Art Julie Sharkey