A guided walking tour through the architectural and human history of Ballina from its foundation to independence led by Ballina Walking Tours.
Join for a 90-minute guided walking tour through the heart of Ballina, led by local Fáilte Ireland accredited guide Clodagh Fleming. The tour traces the story of Ballina from its foundation on the banks of the River Moy through rebellion, famine, emigration and revolution to independence, told on the streets where it actually happened. Nine stops through the heart of Ballina take in over three hundred years of history and the extraordinary men and women from these streets who left their mark on the world. From the garden of the Clarke Museum of Irish History to the banks of the River Moy where seven centuries of history unfold in one view.
Clodagh Fleming is a Fáilte Ireland accredited guide and founder of Ballina Walking Tours. She created Whispers of the Moy to bring the stories of her town to life on the streets where they happened, from its foundation in 1723 through rebellion, famine, revolution and independence.
When: 25th September 2026, 17:00-18:30
Where: Starting and finishing at the Clarke Museum of Irish History, Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Tickets: FREE as part of Architecture at the Edge Festival 2026. Pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited. Please register your interest by email to [email protected]
Suitable for all ages.