The 53rd Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will be held in the skies above Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon in September 2025 (20th – 26th). Tickets will not be required to view the balloons launching and there is ample parking on site (chargeable by the park upon exit).
Planned Flights (all flights are weather permitting) –
Saturday 20th September: PM only
Sunday 21st to Friday 26th inclusive: AM and PM
AM Flights – They aim to be in the air at approximately 07:30 however, this time may vary by an hour or so either side depending on the weather each morning, preparation for launch will commence approximately 45 minutes before take-off.
PM Flights – We aim to be in the air at approximately 17:30 however, this time may vary by an hour or so either side depending on the weather each evening, preparation for launch will commence approximately 45 minutes before take-off.
Follow the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships Facebook page for up to date details.