24th – 26th July 2026
Join us for a unique and energising Chair Yoga Workshop at the Beats Banagher Festival! Whether you're a seasoned yoga enthusiast or a complete beginner, this workshop is designed for fit and not-so-fit, parents and grandparents.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Banagher! We're thrilled to announce a one-of-a-kind event that's sure to leave you in awe. Following the huge success of last year's Blacksmithing Demonstration with James O'Connor, a master of traditional blacksmithing, we're bringing him back with a bang! This time, James will be joined by over 20 skilled blacksmiths and traditional craft experts from all over, for a jam-packed weekend filled with the art of forging, blacksmithing skills, and much more. Click image to read more.
Come and enjoy a BBQ or Crepes on the banks of the Shannon on Saturday & Sunday!!!!
Come and savor the true essence of Banagher at our renowned Food and Craft Market! This vibrant marketplace is overflowing with stalls that offer a delightful selection of locally sourced food and one-of-a-kind artisanal crafts. From freshly baked goods to savory dishes made with fresh ingredients our market celebrates the best of local cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of our town as you meet the friendly stallholders and discover the unique treasures that Banagher has to offer.
Have you wanted to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding, here is your chance. Mid Ireland Adventure are hosting a splash and dash SUP taster on Saturday 27th July. We supply, buoyancy aids, and helmets, You bring togs, a towel and a YOUR sense of Adventure! Booking times: Session 1. 2 pm – 3 pm. Session 2 3 pm – 4 pm. Session 3 4 pm – 5 pm.
Join us on Sunday, the 28th, for 'Sunday Funday' at Banager Park! There will be an array of entertainment and activities suitable for the whole family. Enjoy face painting, nail art, games, and arts & crafts. Additionally, we will have outdoor zorbing, a Long Puc across the Shannon competition, and an opportunity for younger ones to try Puc down the park. Click Image to read more
Visit a pop-up shop on the banks of the Shannon this Sunday! Outdoorsy will be there from 12:00 to 5:00 pm with a small pop-up shop with demo bikes so people can test them out.
Have you wanted to try kayaking, Here's your chance. Mid Ireland Adventure is hosting a splash and dash kayak taster on Sunday 28th July. We supply, buoyancy aids, and helmets! You bring togs, towel and a YOUR sense of Adventure! Booking times: Session 1. 2 pm – 3 pm. Session 2 3 pm – 4 pm. Session 3 4 pm – 5 pm.
Come on board the River Queen and enjoy our Meelick Weir and Walkway River Cruise. Book via email or telephone at info@silverlinecruisers.com or 05791 51112. Visit Offaly Waterways Ireland Discover Ireland Ireland's Hidden Heartlands #boat trips # rivershannon #meelickweir Discover Lough Derg
Enjoy watching Padraig Larkin using ancient Irish straw-making techniques to make baskets and other items of interest. The demo will be free and available for everyone to view.
Test your precision hurling skills by hitting a floating target on the Shannon! Or if spectating is your thing, we would be delighted to welcome you. You will be invited to puck a sliotar, aim, and ideally get it into the goal net which will be floating in the river! Contestants will be in one of four categories: adult male, adult female, junior male, and junior female. There will be a prize for the winners in each category.
As part of the 12th That Beats Banagher Festival, there will be a Heritage Walk on Sunday morning of the 27th of July The theme of the walk will be Forges, Forgeries, Fakes and Fortifications in Banagher, 1620s- 2020s. The walk will look at pieces of ironwork along the Main Street from Saint Paul's Church to the Martello Tower. These will include railings, gates, commemorative plaques, a crane, remains of ironwork on Banagher Bridge, an iron memorial cross, iron grave surrounds, and a mortsafe, etc., etc. Former locations of forges along the street will be visited, and local blacksmiths remembered and their work celebrated.
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