Our Mission
Ballina 2023 marks 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley.
To mark this milestone, a series of public events will take throughout the year, offering opportunities for the communities of Ballina to connect, to celebrate Ballina and communicate a new narrative about the town and its people.
Ballina 2023 aims to build civic pride and public engagement, and build a legacy for the future. Honouring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring hope for the future.
A year of celebration, a lifelong connection.
Our Values
Our Structure
Ballina 300th Anniversary (Ballina 2023) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) registered in Ireland (CRO No. 698808) with a Board of Directors.
The activities of the company are managed by a steering group established by Mayo County Council which meets bi-weekly.
A charitable status application for the company is in progress.
Our Board
Cllr Jarlath Munnelly (Chairman)
Declan Turnbull (Secretary)
Conall Calleary (Treasurer)
Mags Downey-Martin
Anne-Marie Flynn
Philip Patterson
Annette Maughan
Tom Gilligan