Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

25/08/2026

🎈🎈 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 🎈🎈 Win An Incredible Hot Air Balloon Flight.

Enter here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/HotAirBalloonComp

You could win a stunning flight for 2 people where you'll experience the amazing scenery of Lough Key from above.

We have teamed up with the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships, which is making a welcome return to Lough Key this September, to give you a chance to win this fabulous prize.

It's really simple. Just join our newsletter at the competition link above for your FREE ENTRY.

🔴 Competition ends Wednesday, 13th of September at 12 noon.
Entry & Full T's & C's here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/HotAirBalloonComp

⚠️NB: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook/Instagram or Meta. See less

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

🚗SAVE THE DATE - TUESDAY 1st SEPTEMBER

After the incredible crowds we welcomed last year, advance parking reservations will be available to book from 10am on Tuesday, 1st September on www.loughkey.ie

🎟️ AM & PM parking sessions will be available to book -Flights scheduled for 7am and 5pm

🚗 Reserve your parking space before you travel

📅 19–25 September 2026

With thousands of people expected to descend on Lough Key once again, parking spaces for the popular launch sessions are limited — so don't leave it until the last minute if you know you're coming!

In the meantime, if you've got questions about how the new parking system will work, we've put together an FAQ section on our website under:

Events → Hot Air Balloons

🔗 https://loughkey.ie/events-groups/hot-air-balloons/

The balloons are coming back. The crowds will be bigger. And you won't want to miss it! 🎈

19–25 September 2026 | Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

21/08/2026

🎈 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎈

Boyle is getting ready to welcome the 54th Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships Festival – 🇮🇪

From Friday 18th to Saturday 26th September, there’s a fantastic week of events planned across Boyle and Lough Key, with something for everyone.

✨ Hot Air Balloons 🎶 Live Music 🎆 Fireworks 🚶 Guided Tours 🎨 Paint & Prosecco 😂 Comedy 💃 80s & 90s Disco 🛍️ Courtyard Market 🎭 Culture Night …and plenty more!

19/08/2026

🎈🎈 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🎈🎈 Win An Incredible Hot Air Balloon Flight.

Enter here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/HotAirBalloonComp

You could win a stunning flight for 2 people where you'll experience the amazing scenery of Lough Key from above.

We have teamed up with the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships, which is making a welcome return to Lough Key this September, to give you a chance to win this fabulous prize.

It's really simple. Just join our newsletter at the competition link above for your FREE ENTRY.

🔴 Competition ends Wednesday, 13th of September at 12 noon.

Entry & Full T's & C's here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/HotAirBalloonComp

⚠️NB: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook/Instagram or Meta.

17/08/2026

🔄🗽🐀Quest refresh!
Our 'Rising' quest has undergone a serious refresh and feels like a new Quest! With its New York and Sewer theme,this is one of my new favourites. Opening from tomorrow,will you be the first to conquer it?!

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

A Small Change for the 2026 Championships 🎈

While it was fantastic to see such an incredible response to the return of the Balloons last year, the sheer volume of traffic and vehicles created some significant challenges around parking, traffic flow and safety.

With the event expected to be even bigger this year, we’ve been working closely with An Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence and our own Health & Safety team to put a better system in place.

As a result, parking for the Championships will be available to reserve in advance, with spaces limited for each flying session
(AM & PM).

The aim is simple: better traffic management, safer access and a smoother experience for everyone coming to enjoy the balloons.

And the good news? The spectacular balloons are still very much the main event! 🔥🎈 With a few 'Special' 😉 balloons due to make an appearance this year, the 2026 Championships are shaping up to be another unmissable event at Lough Key.

🚗 Advance parking reservations will open soon.

Please keep an eye on our page for the most up to date information.

Image Credit: Mark Kelly

11/08/2026

Still on the fence about entering the Lough Key Triathlon? 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Here are some key times to help you plan your race weekend! ⏱️

🏁 Race Start: 10:30am Sunday
🌙 Saturday Registration: 7:00pm–8:00pm — perfect if you’re arriving the night before.
☀️ Sunday Registration: 7:30am–9:30am

Get registered, get organised, and get ready for a brilliant day at Lough Key! 💚

📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026