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Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships look set to end

Sep 25, 2025 17:30
By Shannonside News
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Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships look set to end

Around 20 balloons have taken to the sky this week, which have included participants from the US, the UK and other countries.

This year's Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Boyle looks set to come to a premature end.

The championships got underway on Monday with hundreds of people gathering in Lough Key Forest Park and surrounding areas.

Around 20 balloons have taken to the sky this week, which have included participants from the US, the UK and other countries.

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However, no flights have taken off today and the organisers of the event say due to forecasted winds, it's unlikely that flying will be permitted on the final day tomorrow.

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