Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

15/09/2026

A lovely evening is planned for Culture Night in Attymass on Friday, 18th September. 🎶
Come along to the Father Peyton Centre Ireland from 6pm for an evening of traditional music, song, stories, community and plenty of craic.

Pat Armstrong will lead the traditional music and song, with Joe Neary sharing some tall tales and stories. Musicians, singers and storytellers are all very welcome, or just come along, have a cuppa and enjoy the evening.

🏡 It’s an open house, with everyone welcome, and families especially encouraged to join us.

☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and scones will be served.

📍 Fr Peyton Centre, Attymass
📅 Friday, 18th September 2026
⏰ 6pm–7.30pm

A great opportunity to get together, enjoy some local talent and celebrate Mayo Culture Night.

14/09/2026

🎭The Ballina ONE ACT Drama Festival returns to Ballina Arts Centre from 6–8 November, celebrating its 11th year with three nights of live theatre.

Nine groups from across Ireland will compete across the Open and Confined sections, with a fantastic mix of drama, mystery, comedy and dark comedy on the programme.

The line-up includes three recent All-Ireland Final winners, along with Charlestown Drama Group, taking part in Ballina for the first time.

Friday, 6 November – 7.30pm
Saturday, 7 November – 7pm
Sunday, 8 November – 7pm

🎟️ €15 nightly | €35 season ticket for all three nights

📍 Ballina Arts Centre

Tickets are available from Ballina Arts Centre or by calling 096 73593.

Come along, support the performers and enjoy a great weekend of live amateur theatre in Ballina.

12/09/2026

This weekend, Twin Trees Hotel & Brusna Falls Leisure is proud to host Hustle for That Muscle - a very special fundraising weekend for four-year-old Paul Stark.

Paul is living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Although there is currently no cure, treatments and specialist support can help manage the condition. Thomas Daly and staff from Dublin City Council are leading an incredible fundraising effort, with more than 70 people taking on Croagh Patrick and six cyclists making the journey from Glasgow to Ballina.

We would love the local community to join us:

SATURDAY

From 12pm - Photos with the Sam Maguire Cup and UEFA Champions League Cup. Donations welcome.

From 3pm - Penalty shoot-out in the hotel garden. Three shots for EUR5, with a 50-inch Smart TV for the winner.

From 8pm - The Rambling String Band live in Frog's Bar, followed by the raffle draw, with the winners chosen by Paul himself.

SUNDAY

12 noon - Rangers v Celtic live in the hotel.

Every donation, big or small, will make a difference. Please donate or share:
https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/paulmcclelland

Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

Don't forget to check out our event guide for event listings and details of "what's on" and upcoming over the month of September ! https://www.northmayo.ie/whats-on/

Also some fabulous events for next weeks Culture Night - read about it here and start planning!!
https://www.northmayo.ie/culture-night-2026-events-across-north-mayo-and-beyond/

Our highlights this week:
Ballina Stephenites GAA Club Colour Dash is on this Sunday!!

The Diamond Coast Hotel Enniscrone is having their last Trad and Tapas Monday event on the 14th - delicious food and great music!

Saunas! if you haven't tried one out what are you waiting for - great locations and a great weekend pick me up!Sona Sauna West Coast Sauna Also open weekends is the Axe Ranch MTLA -just outside Ballina- a great way to let go of the stress of the week!!

10/09/2026

🎃🍂 Ballina Pumpkin Patch is back! 🍂🎃

After the fantastic success of its first year, the Ballina Pumpkin Patch returns this October Bank Holiday Weekend – Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Monday 26th October.

Expect pumpkins, spooky fun, autumn magic and plenty of family memories – and this year, every child attending is guaranteed a pumpkin! 🎃

💛 The 2026 event is also proud to support The Sunflower Children's Hospice , which will provide vital support for children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families across eight counties along the Western Seaboard.

🎄 The Pumpkin Patch also helps support the annual Christmas lights in Ballina as part of the wider Let There Be Light – Ballina Christmas Festival.

There will also be Autism-Friendly Sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings for families looking for a calmer experience. Ballina Autism Friendly Town

📍 The old Convent Grounds on McDermott Street/Convent Hill, Ballina
📅 24–26 October
🎟️ Tickets from €12 (single) €30 (family of 4)

✨ Find out all the details, including tickets, times and Autism-Friendly Sessions, in our latest article:
https://www.northmayo.ie/ballina-pumpkin-patch-returns-this-halloween/

Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce

09/09/2026

A great event The Connaught Telegraph 👌
Well done Gnó Mhaigh Eo on bringing this experience to the table with businesses in Poacher Restaurant, The Pizza Pod Mayo, Daniels Restaurant.

Ballina is set to celebrate its food, hospitality and Irish language this Culture Night with a unique event that will invite participants to experience the town through Gaeilge.