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International ballooning event to be held in Boyle again in 2026

Dec 15, 2025 10:47
By Eoghan Murphy
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International ballooning event to be held in Boyle again in 2026
The balloons flew over Lough Key

They'll be taking place in Lough Key Forest Park from September 19th to the 25th.

The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will be held in Boyle again next year - in a major boost to the north Roscommon town.

They'll be taking place in Lough Key Forest Park from September 19th to the 25th.

They were held in the same venue in September this year, for the first time in around 30 years.

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The event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the park next year.

Local councillor Sean Moylan welcomes the news:

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