A tourist attraction in Boyle says it has got a "massive boost" by a major event being held there this week.
The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships finally got under way in Lough Key Forest Park this morning.
Hundreds of people watched around 20 balloons take to the sky at 7 o'clock.
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Three flights were cancelled over the weekend because it was too windy - but the event will continue until Friday.
The park's general manager, Dermot Beggan, is delighted with the crowds:
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Local TD Frank Feighan was also there this morning.
He remembers when the event was last held here, over 30 years ago:
