News - Lough Key Forest Park
PODCAST: Over 10,000 people attend Night and Day Festival
The Night and Day Festival started in Lough Key Forest Park on Friday night and continued until Sunday night.
Jun 2, 2026 13:45
'The last time we played in Roscommon was in Rockfords or the Don Arms in Castlerea' - the Saw Doctors in Boyle
The festival continues today with Bob Geldof and his band, the Boomtown Rats, the headline act.
May 31, 2026 00:15
Over ten thousand attend Night and Day Festival in Boyle this weekend
Cowboys and Heroes is taking place in Ballinamore whilst over ten thousand people are expected to attend the Night and Day Festival at Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 30, 2026 08:46
Decision on Lough Key development delayed
Coillte's proposal includes upgrades to the visitor centre, new activity hubs, enhanced outdoor attractions and new aqua park facility.
Mar 4, 2026 13:13
Irish hot air balloon experts set for Lough Key Forest Park in 2026
That's after it was confirmed in December that The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place there next September.
Jan 4, 2026 15:22
Feasibility study underway for potential hotel in Boyle
The North Roscommon Town has been without a hotel for around 15 years.
Jan 3, 2026 14:35
International ballooning event to be held in Boyle again in 2026
They'll be taking place in Lough Key Forest Park from September 19th to the 25th.
Dec 15, 2025 10:47
Ballooning champs could return to Lough Key next year
The popular event drew large crowds to Lough Key Forest Park and surrounding areas in September.
Nov 4, 2025 13:54
Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Boyle come to premature end
Around 20 balloons have taken to the sky this week, which have included participants from the US, the UK and other countries.
Sep 26, 2025 13:09
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.
Sep 25, 2025 17:30
Hundreds gather in Boyle as hot-air balloon event finally begins
The event finally got under way in the past hour in Lough Key Forest Park, after three flights were cancelled over the weekend because of high winds.
Sep 22, 2025 08:25
Start of Boyle's hot air balloon event delayed for a third time
Flights yesterday evening and early this morning were cancelled because it was too windy, and the organisers have confirmed this evening's flight has also been called off.
Sep 21, 2025 16:43
Winds delay start of Boyle's hot-air ballooning event
Conditions look positive from Monday on at least.
Sep 20, 2025 18:51
Crowds to gather for Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Roscommon
It's taking place at 4 o'clock in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle - where two flights a day will take place until next Friday.
Sep 20, 2025 09:45Shannonside Newsletter
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