Seisiún Ceoil
Traditional music sessions in participating pubs & venues from 11.00am See Seisiún Trail.
Ballinasloe Library: A presentation by Joe Tully on East Galway Tradition
The rich heritage of musical creativity and composition between Kilconnell and Eyrecourt; a talk and music recital. The starting point of this talk will focus briefly on some 19th century Uilleann Pipers local to Ballinasloe. The talk will include the history of the Aughrim Slopes and the influence of Paddy Kelly on the other famous composers in this band, including Joe Mills, Paddy Fahey and Paddy O Brien. This event will consider some Clontuskert musicians and composers including Tommy Coen, Bill Hoare and Sarah Hobbs. Finally, the focus will shift to two notable Eyrecourt musicians, Martin Mulhaire and Eddie Kelly who also contributed to the impressive repertory of tunes that emanated from the hinterland of Ballinasloe.
Traditional Crafters Display
Explore crafts and demonstrations by local artisans on Main Street and Society Street.
Heritage Walk
We welcome Christy Cunniffe who has more than 30 years of involvement with heritage in County Galway. Join Christy for a guided stroll exploring the town’s heritage, starting at the Ballinasloe Library on Society Street.
School Art Competition Prize Giving & Exhibition
Join us in The Enterprise Hub (H53TH24) to see the wonderful display of artwork from our local national schools. Prizes awarded.
The Art of the Fiddle
An Exhibition with Paddy Hassett. Paddy Hassett is an instrument maker with over 18 handmade fiddles to his credit. Still using the old-style tools, he merges creativity with musical understanding. Come and visit the exhibition, not to be missed.
Ceol le Chéile
The 2nd of our weekends Cuimsiú. Join us for a joyful and inclusive music session that brings together our friends from the Corlann, Down Syndrome Ireland, Ability West & Resilience Health Care and local musicians to share tunes, laughter, and the spirit of community through traditional Irish music. See Session Trail for location.
CD Launch
Join Keelan McGrath upstairs in An Táin Bar for the launch of his official album “The Reel Road”. Hailing from Borrisokane in North Tipperary, Keelan McGrath is widely regarded as one of the leading accordion players of his generation. A musician of high achievement, Keelan has been honoured with many awards in all age groups at Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann including winning Senior Button Accordion in 2022 and accolades including the Bonn Óir Sean Ó Riada.
Singers Circle
Join Johnny Johnston, Declan Coyne & friends in the back lounge of The Pillar House for an afternoon of song, story, and shared tradition where every voice has a place and every ballad tells a tale.
Amateur Photo Competition
We are delighted to feature the Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds 2026 Amateur Photography Competition. All you have to do to enter is send in an image that you think captures our 13th Anniversary Féile Weekend. Get snapping and be in with a chance to win. Two prizes of €50.00 up for grabs.
Closing date 15th September 2026. Email your entries to secfeilecheoillarryreynolds@gmail.com
- Only digital images will be accepted. They can be in colour or black & white.
- Submissions which include images of people will be accepted once permission has been obtained to reproduce said image.
- All photos must be submitted electronically in .jpeg format and must be a minimum of 1MB in size.
- Each entry must include the full name and address of the photographer.
Shop Front Window Competition – In association with BACD & Shop Ballinasloe
Get dressed for success for Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds. Be part of our Féile Cheoil and get into the Féile Spirit. We are asking businesses to dress their shop windows to represent the theme of our festival. This competition is open to ALL the businesses in the town, so whether you are a shop, a hotel, a restaurant, an office, or a café – if you decorate it for the Féile you are in the competition and have the opportunity to win a prize. €100 for the winner and €50.00 for the runners up. Dressing windows and fronts for the weekend Féile really helps to create a wonderful atmosphere in the town and it gives businesses in the town an opportunity to display their creative talents.
Email photos of your window display to secfeilecheoillarryreynolds@gmail.com between 26th August – 08th September 2026. The best Féile window will be independently adjudicated, and the winners will be announced on Friday 18th September 2026. The adjudicator’s decision is final. Photos provided may be used on social media.