The Hot Air Balloons are coming home!
Lough Key Forest Park to host Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships 2025.
Roscommon County Council in association with Lough Key Forest & Activity Park and the Irish Ballooning Association were delighted to announce the return of the Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships to Lough Key, Boyle.
Details of this exciting collaboration were announced on Thursday, October 31, at a special reception in Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
The venue served as the official launch site for the 53 Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships taking place from the September 20th to 26th 2025.
Next year’s Championships make a welcome return to Boyle after a near thirty-year break since the championships were last held in the county.
Dermot Beggan, General Manager of Lough Key Forest and Activity Park expressed his delight at the return of the championships to Lough Key.
“I am thrilled to have played a part in the return of The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park and the Boyle area. It is a joy to bring this nostalgic and awe-inspiring spectacle back to our beautiful region.
“Hosting this historic event once more is not only a wonderful boost for the area’s tourism, but it also offers a unique opportunity for visitors and locals alike to experience the magic of ballooning against the stunning backdrop of Lough Key.
“We look forward to welcoming attendees and sharing all the benefits this event brings— supporting local businesses, creating memorable experiences, and shining a spotlight on the natural beauty of Boyle and County Roscommon”, said Mr. Beggan.
