Craoibhín Ballina

Craoibhín Ballina - a community focused organisation that supports the social needs of all adults.

Craoibhín Ballina ( formerly the Over 55's Club) is open to the general public Monday – Friday where it provides a unique service in a cozy, intimate setting where people can drop in at any time during the day, to have a chat and a cup of tea or partake in some of the many activities offered by the club, including:

- Art classes
- French Conversation
- Spanish Conversation
- Boccia
- Card-

playing
- Gardening Club
- Activator Pole Walking
- Movie afternoons
- Coffee and music mornings/afternoons
- Knitting and crochet
- Bingo
-Kayaking
- Line Dancing
- Tea Dances
- Irish Conversation
- chair Yoga
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Craoibhín Ballina is founded by Pobal, supporting local and community development.

Craoibhín Ballina has a NEW page.Feel free to add Craoibhín Ballina as a friend to keep up to date to see what...
16/04/2026

Craoibhín Ballina has a NEW page.
Feel free to add Craoibhín Ballina as a friend to keep up to date to see what we are up to.

Craoibhín has to CANCEL it's Seated Exercise , spanish conversation and bingo sessions tomorrow Wednesday February 4th D...
03/02/2026

Craoibhín has to CANCEL it's Seated Exercise , spanish conversation and bingo sessions tomorrow Wednesday February 4th DUE to the ESB turning of our electricity off between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm approx.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

Moy Valley Resources IRD Mayo Volunteer Centre Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

Craoibhín Ballina are making St.Bridget's Crosses which are for SALE in their Centre in the Old Convent School, Convent ...
26/01/2026

Craoibhín Ballina are making St.Bridget's Crosses which are for SALE in their Centre in the Old Convent School, Convent Hill Ballina. Cost €3.

Moy Valley Resources IRD Mayo North Tourism, Ireland Mayo Volunteer Centre Mayo Public Participation Network - PPN

Activities in Craoibhín Week Commencing 26/01/2026.Monday 11 am to 12 pm Learning a musical instrument2.30 pm to 4 pm Sm...
26/01/2026

Activities in Craoibhín Week Commencing 26/01/2026.

Monday

11 am to 12 pm Learning a musical instrument

2.30 pm to 4 pm Smartphone/Tablet Class (booking is essential as places are limited)

Tuesday

11 am to 1 pm Knitting & Crochet

Wednesday

10 am to 11 am Seated Exercises Online

11 am to 12 pm Spanish Conversation

2 pm to 4 pm Bingo

Thursday

10 am to 11 am Seated Exercises with instructor

11 am to 1 pm Boccia

2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Chair Yoga

Friday

10 am to 12 pm Art Class

12.30 pm to 2 pm Irish Conversation

For more info about Craoibhín's activities call the Centre on 0872785365.

Craoibhín Ballina is CLOSED today Friday January 22nd.
23/01/2026

Craoibhín Ballina is CLOSED today Friday January 22nd.

Craoibhín Ballina are having a Valentine's Coffee Morning in the Centre in the Old Convent School, Convent Hill Ballina ...
22/01/2026

Craoibhín Ballina are having a Valentine's Coffee Morning in the Centre in the Old Convent School, Convent Hill Ballina on Thursday February 12th from 11 am to 1 pm. Music by Padraig Moran. Refreshments and Raffle on the day. Cost is €5 per person. All are welcome.

Moy Valley Resources IRD Mayo North Tourism, Ireland Mayo Volunteer Centre Mayo Public Participation Network - PPN Padraig Moran Foxford & District Alzheimer Trust- FACT Social Club- Memories Charity Shop

Activities in Craoibhín Week Commencing 19/01/2026.Monday 11 am to 12 pm Learning a musical instrument2.30 pm to 4 pm Sm...
21/01/2026

Activities in Craoibhín Week Commencing 19/01/2026.
Monday
11 am to 12 pm Learning a musical instrument
2.30 pm to 4 pm Smartphone/Tablet Class (booking is essential as places are limited)
Tuesday
11 am to 1 pm Knitting & Crochet
Wednesday
10 am to 11 am Seated Exercises
11 am to 12 pm Spanish Conversation
2 pm to 4 pm Bingo
Thursday
10 am to 11 am Seated Exercises with instructor
11 am to 1 pm Boccia
2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Chair Yoga
Friday
10 am to 12 pm Art Class
12.30 pm to 2 pm Irish Conversation
For more info about Craoibhín's activities call the Centre on 0872785365.

17/01/2026

🎨 Volunteer Art Teacher Needed – Ballina 🎨

Do you love sketching, drawing, or painting and enjoy sharing your creativity with others?
Craoibhin Ballina is looking for a Volunteer Art Teacher to lead friendly, relaxed art classes in the community.

🖌 When: Every Friday
⏰ Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
📍 Where: Ballina, Co. Mayo

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✨ Share your artistic skills
✨ Inspire creativity and confidence
✨ Meet new people and make a real difference

No formal teaching qualification needed – just a passion for art and a willingness to encourage others.

👉 Interested? Get in touch or search for the role on https://tinyurl.com/53vthxed or contact Mayo Volunteer Centre on 096 71444 or by email: [email protected]

Craoibhín Ballina Moy Valley Resources IRD Mayo North East Mayo North Tourism, Ireland Mayo Arts Office Ballina Arts Centre Ballina Mens Shed Ballina Karen Community Green Garden Parish of Kilmoremoy-Ballina

Craoibhín Ballina is officially opening for activities starting this Wednesday January 14th with Spanish Conversation at...
12/01/2026

Craoibhín Ballina is officially opening for activities starting this Wednesday January 14th with Spanish Conversation at 11 am in it's new premises at St. Anne's school building on the grounds of St. Mary's Old Secondary School McDermott Street Ballina. Turn in left at F26C9E8, keep left, Craoibhín Ballina Centre is between the Involve Centre and Ballina Men's Shed. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Moy Valley Resources IRD Mayo Volunteer Centre Mayo North Tourism, Ireland

Craoibhín Ballina is CLOSED to the public from Wednesday December 17th at 5 PM.We would like to take this opportunity of...
18/12/2025

Craoibhín Ballina is CLOSED to the public from Wednesday December 17th at 5 PM.

We would like to take this opportunity of wishing our members, volunteers, and board members a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2026. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in 2025.

From Elizabeth and the Craoibhín Ballina staff.

In the new year we are relocating to St. Anne's school building on the grounds of St. Mary's Old Secondary School McDermott Street Ballina. Turn in left at F26C9E8, keep left, Craoibhín Ballina Centre is between the Involve Centre and Ballina Men's Shed. We will be opening there on Monday the 12th of January 2026 at 9 am. See you then. If you need to get in touch with Craoibhín Ballina call them on 0872785365.

Thank you to Rev. Alex Morahan for leading our remembrance Christmas tree ceremony yesterday. Also many thanks to all th...
28/11/2025

Thank you to Rev. Alex Morahan for leading our remembrance Christmas tree ceremony yesterday. Also many thanks to all the people who attended the ceremony too.

Alex Morahan

Address

St Anne's Old Convent Building Mc Dermott Street
Ballina
F26C9E8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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