Ballinasloe is set to come alive with the vibrant rhythm of the Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds, a four‑day celebration of traditional Irish music, culture, and community spirit.

Founded in 2014 to honour the musical legacy of local fiddle hero Larry Reynolds, the festival has grown into a highlight of Ireland’s trad‑music calendar. Larry Reynolds brought the region’s melodic style to Boston, and this féile is the only Irish festival dedicated to preserving its unique tradition.

Over the course of the festival, more than 60 live sessions will take place throughout streets, pubs, and community halls of Ballinasloe, all buzzing with the sounds of fiddle, flute, accordion, song, and sean‑nós dance. Many events and sessions are free to attend, with selected competitions, workshops and events ticketed through Eventbrite

This year’s packed programme includes:
Session Trail – Traditional music sessions across participating pubs and venues throughout the weekend
Open-air traditional music in Ballinasloe Town Square and the Indoor Country Market

Music Workshops – Saturday morning in Scoil an Chroí Naofa, including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, flute and bodhrán

Set Dancing Workshop – Sunday with Michael Cusack

All-Ireland U18 Open Fiddle Competition – Saturday at 2.30pm in Gullane’s Hotel

U18 and O18 Street Busking Competition – Saturday from 2pm to 4pm

All-Ireland Comórtas Labhairt na Gaeilge – Saturday at 3pm

East Galway Traditional Music presentation by Joe Tully in Ballinasloe Library

Heritage Walk with Christy Cunniffe

Traditional Crafters Display on Main Street and Society Street

The Art of the Fiddle Pop-Up Fiddle House with Paddy Hassett

School Art Competition Exhibition and Prize Giving

Photo Competition running throughout the weekend

Shop Front Window Competition for local businesses

Ceol le Chéile – Inclusive traditional music sessions bringing musicians together

CD Launch – Keelan McGrath launches The Reel Road

Singers Circles on Saturday and Sunday

Festival Mass – Sunday at St Michael’s Church

Brewery Lane – Liam Lynch performing songs from his album on Sunday

Evening Céilí – Sunday at 5.30pm in Gullane’s Hotel, dancing to Uí Bhrían

Slán Abhaile Seisiún Ceoil – Final session at The Pillar House on Sunday at 7.30pm

2027 festival dates: 2nd to 5th September 2027