Commemorative Concert
Free admission; arrive early for good seating
~20:00 - 22:00
Paddy Killoran Traditional Music Festival
Ballymote, Ireland
Sep 10 - 12, 2026Expected
Each year, the town of Ballymote honors the fiddler Paddy Killoran with a festival of traditional Irish music. Concerts, pub sessions, workshops, and a memorial Mass for local musicians fill the days, in a celebration of the Sligo-born fiddler who carried the tradition to New York.
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Day 1 · Sep 10
Day 2 · Sep 11
Tin Whistle Workshop
Bring your whistle if you have one; tickets on site (€10).
~11:00 - 13:30
Day 3 · Sep 12
Killoran Commemoration & Bus Tour
Gather at the monument by 12:45; tour requires €15 ticket (on site).
~13:00 - 15:00
Where it happens
Coach House Hotel
Ballymote, Ireland
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Respect local boundaries
Open participation invited; just respect performers and practice good session etiquette.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Moderate crowds; busiest near main events
Weather
Variable weather (cool, occasional rain in Sept)
Transport
Bus Éireann routes (e.g., 64 to Sligo/Dublin) serve Ballymote; local buses connect to Sligo.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Safety & access
Small-town event in a safe region; well-organized and calm.
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Paddy Killoran Traditional Music Festival
Ballymote, Ireland
Each year, the town of Ballymote honors the fiddler Paddy Killoran with a festival of traditional Irish music. Concerts, pub sessions, workshops, and a memorial Mass for local musicians fill the days, in a celebration of the Sligo-born fiddler who carried the tradition to New York.
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Learn about Field GuideThe story behind it
Paddy Killoran (born 1903 in Sligo) was an influential Irish fiddler who emigrated to New York. The festival, organized by the local Comhaltas branch, celebrates the Sligo fiddle tradition he helped shape along with Coleman and Killoran’s diaspora legacy.
Key moments to know
Day 1Sep 10~20:00 - 22:00Expected
Commemorative Concert
Free admission; arrive early for good seating
Day 2Sep 11~11:00 - 13:30Expected
Tin Whistle Workshop
Bring your whistle if you have one; tickets on site (€10).
Day 3Sep 12~13:00 - 15:00Expected
Killoran Commemoration & Bus Tour
Gather at the monument by 12:45; tour requires €15 ticket (on site).
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Open participation invited; just respect performers and practice good session etiquette.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 10 - 12, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Ballymote
Ballymote, County Sligo
Access
Ireland West Airport (Knock, NOC) · 80 km from festival
Cost
Free entry
Budget: €50-80, Mid: €100-150, Comfort: €200+
Atmosphere
Lively traditional music sessions especially in the evenings, Moder...
Moderate crowds; busiest near main events
Good for
Families, culture enthusiasts
Very High visitor welcome
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