If you’re planning a visit to Ballina during 2023, you’ll find lots to see and do, both in the town and the wider area, from museums to great outdoor activities along the North Mayo coastline.
The Marshall Doran Collection
Visit the dungeons of Belleek Castle for a quirky mix of artefacts including dinosaur fossils, a full range of medieval armour and pirate queen Grace O’Malley’s own bed.
Belleek, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Tel: +353 96 22400
The Jackie Clarke Collection
The most important private collection of Irish history material in public hands, comprising over 100,000 items spanning 400 years collected by one man. Housed in the beautiful old Provincial Bank.
Pearse St, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 A368
Tel: +353 96 73508
Ballina Arts Centre
Catch a gig, some theatre or a film, participate in a workshop or wander around a visual art exhibition in one of the two bright galleries overlooking the River Moy.
Barrett St, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 NW83
Tel: +353 096 73593
Connacht Whiskey
Take a guided tour of Ballina’s own distillery, producing single malt Irish Whiskey using local ingredients on the banks of the River Moy or pop into the visitor centre to pick up a bottle.
Belleek, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Tel: +353 96 74902
Other things to see and do nearby
For a full list of visitor attractions and things to see and do including paddleboarding, kayaking, cycling and hiking in North Mayo and West Sligo, visit www.mayonorth.ie.
You’ll also find a full list of places to eat and stay in Ballina and the wider area.