July Comedy Club

Comedy club nights in a proper pub setting have a specific pleasure to them - no concert-hall formality, just a room of people ready to laugh, a pint in hand, and whoever’s on stage working hard to earn it. The July Comedy Club at Daly’s Bar and Lounge in Ballina fits that mould: a Friday night stand-up show in a local venue, priced at a level that makes it an easy decision for a night out in north Mayo. It suits anyone who fancies something livelier than a quiet drink but doesn’t want to travel far - couples, small groups, anyone visiting the area and looking for an evening with a bit of energy.

What to expect

This is a live stand-up comedy night running on Friday 3 July 2026 at Daly’s Bar and Lounge, starting at 8pm. Comedy club format in Irish pubs typically means two to three acts across the evening - a compere who opens and closes and keeps the room warm, and a headline act doing a longer set. The bar atmosphere does most of the work: audiences tend to be relaxed and responsive, which makes for a better night than a theatre setting where everyone is on their best behaviour. Tickets start from €15, which is in line with what you’d pay for a mid-sized comedy club night across the country. Booking ahead through Eventbrite is the safest approach - these evenings can sell out, particularly in July when Ballina has more visitors passing through.

Getting there

Ballina sits in north Mayo on the River Moy, about 60 km north of Castlebar and 56 km south of Sligo town. If you’re driving from Dublin, it’s roughly two and a half hours via the N5 through Castlebar or the N17 through Tuam. From Galway it’s about 90 minutes. Bus Eireann operates services from Dublin and Galway into Ballina town centre, and there are connecting services from Westport and Castlebar. Within the town, parking is generally easy in the evenings around the town centre streets - there’s on-street parking and a car park near the river that tends to have space after 6pm.

While you’re in Ballina

Ballina is a good base for a weekend in the area - the River Moy running through it is one of Ireland’s best salmon rivers, and Killala Bay is a short drive north. The town itself has a decent concentration of pubs, food spots, and local character that rewards a slower look around. There is more to see in Ballina and across Co. Mayo.

Good to know

• Date: Friday 3 July 2026
• Time: 8pm
• Venue: Daly’s Bar and Lounge, Ballina, Co. Mayo
• Tickets: From €15
• Booking: Available through Eventbrite - search for July Comedy Club Ballina
• Arrive a few minutes early to get settled and order drinks before the show starts