In association with Waterways Ireland, along with Roscommon County Council, Failte Ireland and IPB Insurance as part of the Diapora Initiative

BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBOROUGH  MAY 28th to JUNE 1st, 2015
To mark the opening of the new Ballyleague Riverside Park & Quayside Wall Promenade

Festival Programme

THURSDAY, MAY 28th

6.30pm—SWIM PAST THE PROM
The swim will start downstream (north of the bridge) at the slip-way just beside the apartments en route to Hanleys Marina.
Organiser: Mark Kenny, Secretary, Lanesboro Triathlon Club
Email: markekenny@gmail.com

7.30pm—THE FIRST NIGHT ON THE PROM
Gala charity concert with the Roscommon Solstice Choir in the marquee at Waterways Ireland Marina, Ballyleague
100 singers under the one roof. All proceeds gor to St. Christopher’s Services, Longford. Tickets available from Daybreak, Ballyleague; O’Brien’s Corner Shop, Lanesborough and St. Christopher’s Services, Longford. Event catering and venue co-ordination by Ventura Promotions.
Admission : €10 Euros

FRIDAY, MAY 29th

5.30pm—HEARTLANDS
An Exhibition celebrating the Heritage of Bord Na Mona over 60 years at St Mary’s Hall, Lanesborough. Special focus on residential centres set up at Cloontuskert, The Green and Derryhaun. Exhibition will be on display in the hall throughout the weekend FREE EVENT
Organiser: Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

6.30pm—FRIDAY NIGHT BIG BAND ON THE PROM
A recital on the banks of the Shannon, in he Marquee at the Waterways Ireland Marina, Ballyleague, by the Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade fromCustume Barracks, Athlone.
Organiser: Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

SATURDAY, MAY 30th

8am to 5pm—TWO-DAY COARSE ANGLING COMPETITION
Registration 8am to 9am in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Lanesborough. Draw for pegs at 9am. Fishing 11am to 4pm each day. Official Opening of competition by Inland Fisheries Minister of State Joe McHugh TD at 11am. Presentation of prizes Sunday May 31st 6.30pm in the Swan Tavern, Lanesborough.
Organiser: Philip Gordon, Secretary, Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
PRIZE FUND: €3000    

10am—BUG WATCH—BIODIVERSITY EVENT FOR CHILDREN
With Nuala Maddigan of the Irish Peatland Council. Introduction to what biodiversity means for children. 10 to 12noon for 6 to 9-year-olds. 12.10pm to 2.10pm for 10 to 14-year-olds.
Organiser: Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Committee
Meeting Point: The Promenade, Ballyeague Riverside park – beside the bridge
Email: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
FREE EVENT Booking Essential

11am to 1pm—WHO’S FOR TENNIS?
OPEN EVENT. Come along the learn how to play on the new tennis courts beside the Waterways Ireland Marina, Ballyleague.
Organiser: Lough Ree Bay Tennis Club
Email: loughreebaytennisclub@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

3pm—IRISH COAST GUARD HELICOPTER RESCUE DISPLAY
Ballyleague Bay, with the professional assistance of the RNLI Coosan Point Station & Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club.

3.30pm—CONCERT RECITAL—YOUTH ON THE PROM
By the County Roscommon Youth Orchestra & Guests in the marquee at Waterways Ireland Marina.
Organiser: Avril Carr
Email: roscommoncountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

4pm—KIP CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS ON THE PROM
A workshop on photography with Sunday Independent LIFE magazine Photographer
Organiser: Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Committee
Meeting Point: The Promenade, Ballyeague Riverside park – beside the bridge
Email: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
FREE EVENT Booking Essential

4pm to 7pm—KAYAK AT THE PROM
An action-packed kayak display by Junior Hannon & Friends at Waterways Ireland Marina.
Organiser: Ballyleague Vertical Kayaking Club

4.30pm—BOAT RALLY PAST THE PROM
A flotilla by 30 members of Inland Waterways Association, Athlone Branch. Leaving Watwrways Ireland Marina in Ballyleague, heading North to Hanley’s Marina and returning to a reception in the marquee.

8pm—CEILI ON THE PROM
Welcoming visitors and return guests with a traditional ceili from Rise The Dust Ceili Band in the marquee.
Organiser: Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

SUNDAY, MAY 31st

11am to 5pm—TWO-DAY COARSE ANGLING COMPETITION continues
Presentation of prizes at 6.30pm in the Swan Tavern, Lanesborough.
Organiser: Philip Gordon, Secretary, Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
PRIZE FUND: €3000 

12.30am—PRAYERS ON THE PROM
Special Whit Weekend prayer ceremony for sailors everywhere with Fr. John McManus PP, Ballyleague
Blessing of the boats will take place after this ceremony at Waterways Ireland Marina in Ballyleague
Organiser: Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Committee
Email: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com

2pm to 7pm—FAMILY DAY ON THE PROM
Parade march through the town and recital by the Castlerea Brass Band (2pm). Full range of family fun activities including:

• Bouncing castles
• Face painting
• Display by Ballyboro Scouts & Venturers
• Live Music by Adam Farrell & Band

Organiser: Ventura Promotions
FREE EVENT

3pm to 6pm—COUNTRY & IRISH CONCERT
In the marquee all day with local artists

MONDAY, JUNE 1st

12noon—CHILDREN’S ANGLING COMPETITION & COMPETITION FOR ANGLERS WITH A DISABILITY
Banks of Shannon in Lanesborough and Ballyleague.
Organiser: Lough Ree Angling Hub
Email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com

2pm—TRADITIONAL BOAT BUILDING OPEN DAY
At Waterways Ireland shed, Ballyleague. An opportunity to see the 4 boats made by the group over 12 weeks last Winter, talk to the tutors and meet the trainees who made the boats – will include video display of boats being made.
Organiser: Ballyleague-Lanesborough Area Men’s Shed
Email: ballyleaguemensshed@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

3pm—HERITAGE BOAT EVENT
A display by the Ballyboro scouts of their heritage boat project—the FOX—the restoration of the 113B barge.
Organiser: Ballyboro Scouts & Venturers

4pm—BALLYLEAGUE NORTH HARBOUR HERITAGE TOUR
Tour based on findings of recent heritage study by Sweeney & Co. Heritage Architects.
Meeting: Car Park, Lifebelt Bar
Email: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
FREE EVENT

The above schedule of events is subject to change —weather conditions etc.

Please keep and eye out here and on Ballyleague Renewal on Facebook
For all general inquiries:
Email: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com

KEEP OUR VILLAGE LITTER FREE

PLEASE USE THE BINS SUPPLIED IN THE PARK FOR DOG LITTER
€150 ON THE SPOT FINE FOR DOG FOULING.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE—KEEP BALLYLEAGUE TIDY