A year of celebration, a lifelong connection
2023: A year of celebration
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, inspiring hope for the future
Ballina 2023 will mark 300 years since the formal establishment of the town.
This tercentenary offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, to develop and participate in an exciting, inclusive year-long programme of events that will create a solid and meaningful legacy for future generations.
It will honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire hope for the future.
From spectacular signature events, to neighbourhood street parties, it is a chance to celebrate, to connect and to make memories together that will last a lifetime.
2023: A year of celebration
Honouring the past, celebrating the present, inspiring hope for the future
In 2023, Ballina will mark 300 years since its formal establishment.
This tercentenary offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the people of the town to create and participate in an exciting, inclusive year-long programme of events that will leave a solid, meaningful legacy for the future.
Ballina 2023 will honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire hope for the future
From spectacular signature events, to neighbourhood street parties, it will be a time to connect, to celebrate and create a bright new future.
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News
The internationally acclaimed spectacle and street theatre company Macnas will deliver one of the highlight events taking place as part of Ballina 2023. Macnas’ work is unique for the hybrid of professional artists and volunteers collaborating on an event and throughout the year, the company will work with community participants to develop and deliver one of its renowned parades on the streets of Ballina. The event will take place on July 15th 2023 as part […]
We were thrilled to be recognised as prizewinners at the Ballina St Patrick’s Day Parade Awards Ceremony in May. We were named winners of the Community Participation Promotion Section for our entry in Ballina’s St Patrick’s Day Parade 2022. The theme for this year’s parade was ‘Meitheal’, an old Irish term for people working together for the good of the community. It was great to be part of such a special day for Ballina. We […]
We were blown away by the response to our #2023MascotMakers competition. We received thousands of fantastic, colourful and imaginative entries from pupils in national schools around the region. Thank you to all the children who entered and to their teachers for their great enthusiasm! The winning entry was designed by Ciara Cowley, a sixth-class student in Corballa National School. Ciara’s beautiful salmon design encapsulates Ballina’s world-famous association with salmon as the official Salmon Capital of […]
Be part of it!
Join us and help shape our year of celebration
Ballina 2023 will be for, of and by the community.
Everyone will have an opportunity to participate, to contribute to and participate in our year of celebrations.
Now is your chance to have your say, and to be part of it all.
Be part of it!
Join us and help shape our year of celebration
Ballina 2023 will be for, of and by the community. Everyone will have an opportunity to participate, to contribute to and participate in our year of celebrations.
Youth Programme
Ballina 2023 Youth Programme
Are you aged 18 – 24 and interested in shaping Ballina’s future? Ballina 2023 would like to hear from you.
To become a voice for your community and be part of our programme, send a voice note, short video or email telling us why you’d like to get involved to info@ballina2023.ie by December 20th.
Youth Programme
Ballina 2023 Youth Programme
Are you aged 18 – 24 and interested in shaping Ballina’s future? Ballina 2023 would like to hear from you.
To become a voice for your community and be part of our programme, send a voice note, short video or email telling us why you’d like to get involved to info@ballina2023.ie by December 20th.
Blog
A birthday celebration is a big event. It’s the one special day in the year that’s about you. It is also an opportunity to take stock; what has happened since my last birthday, or this time next year, what am I going to be doing? Even people who aren’t fans of birthdays will probably admit that it’s a day that causes you to reflect, look at your life and think about what you have, what [...]
Ballina is surrounded by an unrivalled natural landscape. Situated on the mouth of the Moy in Killala Bay with the majestic Nephin as a backdrop, it is home to the largest urban woodland in Europe, Belleek Forest. Its built heritage compliments this beautifully, having one of the finest streetscapes in the country, Pearse Street. It mirrors the path of the river through the town and is home to the wonderful Jackie Clarke Collection and Gardens. With [...]
Ballina 2023 will be a truly momentous occasion for the town, its hinterland and the wider North Mayo region. The 300th anniversary of the formal establishment of Ballina affords us a unique opportunity to reflect on where our town started out on its journey, the triumphs and tribulations along the way, the history, the events, the folklore and to celebrate the people who have helped to shape our community into the vibrant place that it [...]
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First announcements for Ballina 2023 include Macnas Parade, RHA West Exhibition, Youth and Sports programme and Music Events.
Prizewinners at the Ballina St Patrick’s Day Parade Awards
Ciara is our #2023MascotMakers winner!