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The Chief Executive of Mayo County Council has warned councillors to be careful of what they wish for with regard to a campaign to secure the All-Ireland Fleadh in Ballina for 2027, stating that the costs involved for the event would carry a two-year commitment, and would be substantial.

The PRO for the recent Provincial Fleadh in Ballina is calling on Mayo County Council to support the local Comhaltas organisations and earmark the 2027 All-Ireland Fleadh for Ballina.

With Ballina riding high as it reaches the half way point of its 300th year celebrations, following a succession of events including the annual festival on the Moy, the Connacht Fleadh, the Mini Marathon, not to mention the visit by US President Joe Biden - and now this week - further celebrations following a series of Grade A marks in an assessment of the town by Irish Business Against Litter, Ballina has become the place to be for tourists in Mayo - according to local councillors.

A digital hub designed to give young people access to technology and online activities that would include everything from entertainment, music production, setting up in business and creating their own apps, has been put forward as a pilot project proposition for Ballina that could then be rolled out in towns across Mayo - by the youth organisation Foróige.

Following the success of its two community sports hubs in Ballyhaunis and Ballinrobe, Mayo Sports Partnership has successfully secured funding for a third Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub - in Ballina - that will seek to promote sports activities for all, outside of the traditional GAA football, hurling and rugby activities.

Following the success of its two community sports hubs in Ballyhaunis and Ballinrobe, Mayo Sports Partnership has successfully secured funding for a third Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub - in Ballina - that will seek to promote sports activities for all, outside of the traditional GAA football, hurling and rugby activities.

Ballina Active Retirement Upcoming Events

A month on and Ballina is still buzzing and proud following the visit of President Biden to the north Mayo town as people can now reflect and enjoy video footage of the event going global, while looking forward to an ongoing busy calendar of events as the Ballina 300th year-long anniversary continues right throughout 2023.