Discover Killaloe/Ballina Day - Sunday, April 29th, 2012.

Thousands to discover Killaloe and Ballina

Sunday, April 29 has been chosen as the date for the Discover Day in Ballina and Killaloe, which aims to create local tourism ambassadors to play a key role in highlighting what is on offer for visitors and tourists all year round.

A committee of local business people and voluntary groups, chaired by Doug Hyde of Satyma, has been working to compile the content for the brochure for the event.

“Businesses are giving a taste of the services and facilities to customers for free on April 29. Once local people better understand the unique tourism, recreational and retail products on offer in Killaloe and Ballina, the better able we will be to keep tourists and business in this area,” he said.

Facilitated by Waterways Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Shannon Development and Clare and North Tipperary county councils, the group already has information on visitor attractions, water activities, arts and crafts, face painting, live music, a historical walking tour of Killaloe and Ballina, boat trips and other land and water activities.

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Discover Killaloe/Ballina Day takes place on Sunday, April 29th from 1pm to 5pm. Locals and visitors are encouraged to come and enjoy the afternoon and the many free events .

• "Come and Try It Sessions" - Powerboating, Sailing, Kayaking and Angling
  
• Free Family Swim Session
  
• "Spirit of Lough Derg" Boat Tour
  
• Tour of Killaloe Heritage Centre
  
• Historical Walking Tour of Killaloe (Killaloe was home to King Brian Boru and was once the capital of Ireland)
  
• Tour of St. Flannan's Cathedrel including bell tower
  
• Arts and Crafts Market and Exhibition
  
• Drop in Art sessions for all ages
• Zumba & Sean Nos Dancing demonstrations and exercise tips from Personal Trainer.
• Fun Science Experiments for Children
  
• Music from Killaloe Ballina Community Orchestra & Choir, Hunka Burning Love, Killaloe/Ballina Gospel Choir, Boru Community Singers, Kincora School of Music and East Clare Comhaltas.
  
• And lots more.