April in Ballina

What is happening in Ballina in April 2026

Easter Family Fun at Gaelscoil Ballina

4th April 2026 10:00 am - 5.00 pm

There will be fun for all the family, games, an Easter egg hunt, photo opportunities and treats.

Easter Weekend family fun day in Ballina, County Mayo. This is a family friendly event being organised at the Gaelscoil in Ballina, County Mayo as a fundraiser for the school. All are very welcome. The first hour and a half on Saturday morning will be autism friendly and nice and quiet. Sorry, but no dogs allowed unless for special needs. The Gaelscoil is opposite Tesco in Ballina.



Easter Treasure Hunt at the Jackie Clarke Collection

Ballina is bursting into spring, and the Easter Bunny is going to be hopping through the streets, leaving clues from the River Moy to the Market Square. Can you follow the trail and uncover the hidden treasures?

Families are invited to join a fun, interactive Easter Treasure Hunt on Saturday 4th April 2026 as part of the Jackie Clarke Collections Easter Eggstravaganza! The hunt will lead you through some of Ballina’s most loved spots. Solve riddles, crack clues, and discover surprises as you explore the town.

Start your adventure at the Jackie Clarke Collection at 11am where you will collect a list of clues that will take you out and about around Ballina searching for answers in unexpected places!

When you solve all the riddles just head back to the Jackie Clarke where at 12.45 we will be calling out all the answers and you can discover just how good your family’s detective skills are!

So come along and join the Hippity Hoppity Easter Treasure Hunt, it’s sure to be cracking fun for everyone!

Easter at North Mayo Heritage Centre

Bring the little ones along for some planting fun on Easter Sunday!

Take a stroll around the beautiful Enniscoe Ornamental Garden to look for signs that spring is in the air. Don’t forget to spot the Easter Bunny hiding somewhere! Then decorate a pot and plant a seed to grow at home.

This activity is free, though donations are always welcome! You do not need to book – just come along between 12pm and 1.30pm.

Why not visit the wonderful Bright Sky Café to round off your visit?

The West Swing Golf Classic 2026

Ballina Golf Club is delighted to announce the launch of The West Swing Golf Classic, a brand-new three-day fundraising golf tournament showcasing some of the finest links courses in the West of Ireland, taking place from Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th April 2026.

This exciting team event gives golfers the rare opportunity to play three championship courses in one unforgettable weekend:

Thursday 9th April: Carne Golf Links

Friday 10th April: Enniscrone Golf Club

Saturday 11th April: Ballina Golf Club

Exceptional Value & Prizes

Priced at just €600 per team of four, the tournament offers outstanding value for three rounds of top-class golf. Players will compete for a €5,000 prize fund, including overall team prizes, daily winners and on-course competitions such as Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin and more.

To book your team, contact Ballina Golf Club:

Call: +353 (0)96 21050

Email: info@ballina-golf.com

Web: www.ballina-golf.com

Connacht Battle of the Paddle 2026

Harbour Sup are delighted to be hosting the 2026 Connacht Battle of the Paddle Distance race on the 18th April (the Quay, Ballina) and a Surf Sup on the 19th April (Enniscrone).

18th April: At the Quay Ballina

Registration from 5-5.30pm. Racing at 6pm.

Race class & crossover men’s /ladies .

19th April: Enniscrone

Surf Sup expression at Enniscrone beach.

8am Registration at the old bath house mixed open format.

Text Mikee on 0860315737 for more information or to register.



Traditional Singing and Poetry Group

The Foxford Traditional Singing & Poetry Group with John Horgan runs the last Thursday of the month – so that is this Thursday, 26th Mar at 8:30pm in Guiry’s Bar – Backroom.

Come along for an enjoyable evening.

Everyone very welcome.