Welcome to Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships
54th Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships 19th-25th September 2026
Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon
In 2026 the event will be celebrating its 54th year and it will take place as usual in the last week of September with flights planned morning (7am) and evening (5pm) for the week, weather permitting.
Balloons, Pilots and Crew from the US, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany and Ireland will participate in a week of challenges to find who will be declared the Champions.
