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Ballina Quay Regatta
June 12, 2015 @ 11:00 am - June 14, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
The Ballina Quay Regatta fest is making a fantastic return to the quay from June 12th -14th and is set to reignite the nostalgia of years gone by with a spectacular line-up featuring All Ireland Currach Racing, boat treasure hunts, fishing competitions, air displays, water skiing and much much more.
The event is a fantastic addition to the already action packed summer calendar in Mayo North and is being presented by the Moy Estuary Boat club, supporting the Ballyglass Lifeboat RNLI service.
After 20 years, the regatta is finally making its grand return and will delight both visitors and locals with an array of magnificent events. Friday night will see a pirate treasure hunt come to the quay, followed by the Rejoice Gospel Choir Concert and the Monarch of the Moy Disco; a perfect introduction to the weekend long entertainment.
The Wild Atlantic Way destination point will host a super adventurous and enjoyable day out on Saturday as the Quay will be awash with activity and craic. Stand Up Paddling Board and Kayak races will be taking place all day and there will also be a fishing competition in the lead up to the Ceili Mor which will have the entire crowd dancing and jigging as nigh time approaches.
The Band 2 Brigade will headline on Sunday with an amazing live performance and the final day will also feature a craft fair and a stunning air stunt display – the perfect day out in Mayo for all the family. Water skiing and power boat races will take place on the quay while huge excitement is surrounding the return of the Currach racing for the All Ireland Race Points in the afternoon.
The excitement is surely building, as many of the residents bear fond memories of days gone by and previous regatta festivals in the quay. Without a doubt, a strong sense of nostalgia surrounds the festival with much anticipation building around the return of the regatta, bigger and better than ever before.
Four team mixed relay swim to power boat racing, and lots more fun and games, the programme of events for the weekend is certainly an impressive one.