24th – 26th July 2026
Join Seamus Kirwan in preserving the old craft of hand-spinning wool on spinning wheels, drop spindles or walking wheel! Come along and enjoy the demonstration. Seamus will bring several different styles of spinning wheels and drop spindles to the workshop so you will also have the opportunity to try these skills.
Explore your creative side in our art and craft classes. Your little artists will decorate and make a selection of paper crafts. Suitable for children between 4-7 and 8-11. Classes will be held on both Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 -12:30 (ages 4 - 7) and 2:00-3:00 (ages 8- 11) Booking is essential
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.
Kayaking Have you wanted to try kayaking, Here's your chance. Mid Ireland Adventure is hosting a splash and dash kayak taster on Sunday 16th July. We supply, buoyancy aids, and helmets! You bring togs, towel and a YOUR sense of Adventure!
As part of the 10th That Beats Banagher Festival, this year’s festival will include a weekend of dedicated events celebrating Charlotte Brontë and her husband Arthur Bell Nicholls and their connections with Banagher. The first event will be on Friday 21st July at 6:30 pm with the opening of an exhibition 'The Legacy of the Brontës in Banagher' and the showing of a related film by Maebh O’Regan. Eileen Casey will read from her collections of poems Bog Treasure and Bogmen First and Last and speak of her love for the works of the Brontë sisters. Click 'Book Now' below to find full programme details and to reserve your place.
Join us for a day packed with celetrations, from a film screening, talks and informative walks all focues on Charlotte Brontë association with Banagher. Click 'Book Now' below to find full programme details and to reserve your place.
Saturday 23rd July - After a weekend of celebrations join us for the finale which will include a film and a talk and discussion with James Scully and Kieran Keenaghan. All are welcome! Click 'Book Now' below to find full programme details and to reserve your place.
Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC) launches "Legacy - Craftmasters," a dedicated initiative celebrating the traditional skills masters. As part of OLDC's commitment to the exceptional talents of Offaly's traditional craftspeople, a series of six short documentaries have been produced to showcase some of the best of Offaly's traditional crafts, from blacksmithing and weaving to jewellery design, basket weaving, slate carving, and Mountmellick embroidery. These documentaries highlight the incredible skills of the artisans who are preserving Ireland's rich cultural heritage.
An Bosca Te Sauna Nestled along the banks of the River Shannon at Banagher Marina, An Boca Te Sauna offers a unique sauna experience overlooking the glorious River Shannon. 60 minutes Sauna session Festival Discounted Price €15. Booking Times: 5 pm to 6 pm. 6 pm to 7 pm. 7 pm to 8 pm.
Join us for an outdoor movie screening for kids aged 9 and above at Martello Coffee Dock on Friday night 26th of July. Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for a fun night under the stars. The movie will be an animated movie. *This will be held in the Marquee if the weather is unsuitable for outdoor viewing. Time: 10:00pm Cost: €5:00 including a goody bag
Join us for a soothing 30-minute Reiki session designed to help you unwind, relax, and reconnect with your inner peace. This session is perfect for festival-goers looking to take a moment to relax and restore their energy amidst the excitement.
Yoga - Start your day with early morning yoga followed by a dip in the River Shannon. Receive complimentary Kombucha with the class compliments of All About Kombucha We are All About Kombucha; Ireland's Only Carbon Neutral Kombucha Brewery. Serving cans of unpasteurised, LIVE and organic kombucha since 2017 – hand-canned and brewed in Galway, Ireland. Try it for yourself over the weekend during the wellness sessions.
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