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festivals · Thursday 30 July 2026 · Various 
Ballyconnell Festival 2026
At Ballyconnell Town Centre · Main Street, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
At Ballyconnell Town Centre · Main Street, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
The Ballyconnell Festival is an annual community celebration held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Ballyconnell, a small town in west County Cavan near the Shannon-Erne Waterway. The festival features live music across multiple stages, entertainment for all ages, and a lively community atmosphere. Local pubs and venues host performances across the five days. The event draws visitors from across the Cavan-Fermanagh border region.
Dates: Thursday 30 July to Monday 3 August 2026
Venue: Ballyconnell town centre and local venues, Co. Cavan
Family-friendly with a range of ticketed and free events
Annual festival held each August Bank Holiday weekend
Ballyconnell is situated beside the Shannon-Erne Waterway, with scenic surroundings
Ballyconnell is on the R200/R201 road, approximately 30km west of Cavan Town. Local road access from Enniskillen is via the A509. Limited public transport - check Bus Eireann for connections from Cavan or Enniskillen.
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