May in Ballina
What's happening this month
in Ballina and North Mayo
Live music in T. Breathnach's pub
Every Friday, 9pm
Friday nights at T. Breathnach's are all about live music, featuring a rotating line-up of talented artists each week. You can count on great pints and a vibrant atmosphere!
Weekly trad night in Rouse's Bar
Every Saturday, 10pm
Experience the charm of Trad Night at Rouse’s Bar in Ballina every Saturday from 10pm. A cherished local landmark since 1947, Rouse’s Bar has a rich history, having served as a pub since 1865, making it one of Ballina’s oldest establishments.
Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo
Ballina is set to come alive with the magic of traditional Irish music, song, and dance as Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2025 takes place from May 3rd to 11th. Hosted by the Gort na mBó/Bofield branch of Comhaltas, the Fleadh will be a spectacular showcase of talent, culture, and community spirit.
Fleadh Cheoil – Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo – Exhibitions – “North Mayo to Leeds Music Connection” & “Bofield to Battery”
From May 3rd to the 11th , The Jackie Clarke Collection will host the North Mayo to Leeds Music Connection and Bofield to Battery exhibitions.
Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo – “The Cheque is in the Post” A Comedy by Alice Lynch
Sunday, 4th May 2025 @ 8pm
Ballina Arts Centre
Price: €15 (+booking fee)
Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo – Oíche Gaelige
Tuesday 6th May
Rouse's Bar 7-11pm
A night of Irish language, music, and song in the cosy, traditional setting of Rouse’s Bar Ballina.
More Details on this event and Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh EO click HERE
Fleadh Cheoil Maigh Eo- Rambling House
Wednesday, May 7th at Ballina Stephenites
8-11pm
A night of songs, stories, and tunes of old, bringing the essence of Irish folklore to life
Billow Wood
Friday, 9th May 2025 @7pm
Price: €15 adult / €30 family of 4
Billow Wood are a male/female Irish band who fuse their unique style of instrumentation with multi-vocal harmonies. They take inspiration from Irish folk melodies and modern contemporary rhythms. The band have an electric live stage presence and have showcased their music all over Europe in the last number of years, at festivals and venues throughout German. Switzerland, Austria, France and Belgium.
Céilí Mór – Pipers Cross Céilí band
Saturday 10th May
Dance the night away at Ballina Stephenites with Piper’s Cross Céilí Band further details are here
