LOUGH REE SUMMER PROM FESTIVAL – IN ASSOCIATION WITH WATERWAYS IRELAND
BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBOROUGH
MAY 28-JUNE 1st, 2015
To mark the opening of the new Ballyleague Riverside Park & Quayside Wall Promenade
THURSDAY MAY 28th
6.30pm ‘SWIM PAST THE PROM’
– Organised by the Lanesboro Triathlon Club.
This swim will start downstream (north of the bridge) at the slip-way just beside the apartments en route to Hanleys Marina.
Contact for organiser: Mark Kenny, Secretary, Lanesboro Triathlon Club E-mail: markekenny@gmail.com
7.30pm – ‘THE FIRST NIGHT ON THE PROM’
GALA CHARITY CONCERT WITH
THE ROSCOMMON SOLSTICE CHOIR
IN THE MARQUEE AT THE MARINA IN BALLYLEAGUE
90 singers under the one roof
ALL PROCEEDS TO ST CHRISTOPHER’S SERVICES, LONGFORD
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM DAYBREAK , BALLYLEAGUE O’BRIENS CORNER SHOP, LANESBOROUGH AND ST CHRISTOPHER’S SERVICES, LONGFORD
FRIDAY MAY 29th, 2015
5.30pm
Heartlands – an Exhibition celebrating the Heritage of Bord Na Mona over 60 years
Organised by Lough Ree LANESBOROUGH Angling Hub
at St Mary’s Hall, Lanesborough. Exhibition will be on display throughout the weekend
6.30pm – ‘ FRIDAY NIGHT BIG BAND ON THE PROM’
– Organised by Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Committee
A recital on the banks of the Shannon
(marquee at the Waterways Ireland marina, Ballyleague) by the
•DEFENCE FORCES BAND OF THE EASTERN BRIGADE –
(Custume Barracks, Athlone)
CATERING & ORGANISATION BY VENTURA PROMOTIONS
SATURDAY MAY 30TH, 2015
8am-5pm
Two Day International Coarse Angling Competition
– Organised by Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub
Organiser Contact: Philip Gordon – Secretary email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
Registration 8am to 9am LANESBOROUGH PARISH HALL Saturday May 30th
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 , LANESBOROUGH
Prize Fund of 3000 Euro
10am BUG WATCH – BIODIVERSITY EVENT for CHILDREN
Organised by Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns committee
With Nuala Maddigan of the Irish Peatland Council
Introduction to what biodiversity means for children –
10 to 12noon – 6-9 year olds 12.10pm to 2.10pm – 10-14 year olds
Meeting Point: The Promenade, Ballyeague Riverside park – beside the bridge
11am to 1pm : Who’s For Tennis?
Organised by Lough Ree Bay Tennis Club – Open day Event
Come along the learn how to play on the new tennis courts at Ballyleague marina
Contact: loughreebaytennisclub@gmail.com
1pm
CONCERT RECITAL – ‘YOUTH ON THE PROM’
THE COUNTY ROSCOMMON YOUTH ORCHESTRA & GUESTS
On the banks of the Shannon (THE MARQUEE AT THE MARINA)
CONTACT – Avril Carr email roscommoncountyyouthorchestra@gmail.com
3pm
IRISH COAST GUARD HELICOPTER RESCUE DISPLAY
Ballyleague Bay, 3pm with the professional assistance of the RNLI Coosan Point Station & Lough Ree Sub Aqua club
4pm
Kip Carroll Photography Masterclass on the PROM
Organised by Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns
A workshop on photography with Sunday Independent LIFE magazine Photographer
•Meeting point : The Promenade, Ballyleague Riverside park
•Ticket only – Pre-booking essential – e mail: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
4pm to 7pm – KAYAK AT THE PROM
Organised by Ballyleague Vertical Kayaking Club – Junior Hannon
AN ACTION PACKED KAYAK DISPLAY BY JUNIOR HANNON & FRIENDS
AT THE WATERWAYS IRELAND MARINA, BALLYLEAGUE
4.30PM – ‘BOAT RALLY PAST THE PROM’
A flotilla by 30 members of Inland Waterways Association ATHLONE Branch
Leaving Watwrways Ireland Marina – heading North to Hanleys Marina and returning to a reception in the Marquee
8pm CEILI ON THE PROM
Ventura Promotions present a traditional Irish Ceili dance .
SUNDAY MAY 31st
International Coarse Fishing Competition Continues…
Organised by Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub
11am to 5pm
Presentation of Prizes : 6.30pm Lanesborough- Venue TBC
12.30am – ‘Prayers On The Prom’
Special Whit Weekend prayer ceremony for sailers everywhere with Fr John McManus PP, Ballyleague
Organised by Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns committee
Note: Blessing of the boats will take place after this ceremony at Waterways Ireland Marina in Ballyleague
2pm FAMILY DAY ON THE PROM
Organised by Ventura Promotions
2pm to 7pm
Parade March through the town & 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 and his rock band
Country & Irish Concert in the Marquee all day by local artists
3pm to 6pm
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY JUNE 1st
Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub
Childrens Angling Competition & Competition for anglers with a disability
12 noon Lanesborough & Ballyleague
Contact : loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com
2pm Ballyleague – Lanesborough Area Mens Shed
TRADITIONAL BOAT BUILDING
OPEN DAY – at Waterways Ireland shed, Ballyleague
An opportunity to see the 4 boats made by the group of 12 weeks last Winter, talk to the tutors and meet the trainees who made the boats – will include video display of boats being made. Contact: ballyleaguemensshed@gmail.com
3pm HERITAGE BOAT EVENT
Organised by Ballyboro Sea Scouts & Venturers
A display by the Ballyboro scouts of their heritage boat project – the FOX – the restoration of the 113B barge
4pm HERITAGE TOUR
BALLYLEAGUE NORTH HARBOUR HERITAGE TOUR…..based on findings of recent heritage study by Sweeney & Co Heritage Architects
Footnote: The above schedule OF EVENTS is subject to change – weather conditions etc. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON WWW.LOUGHREE.IE AND Ballyleague Renewal on Facebook…
For all general inquiries e mail: keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
KEEP OUR VILLAGE LITTER FREE
PLEASE USE THE BINS SUPPLIED IN THE PARK FOR DOG LITTER
150 EURO ON THE SPOT FINE FOR DOG FOULING