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Heritage Day fundraising lunch: Ice House Hotel

Fundraising Heritage Day lunch at Ice House for Ballina Arts Centre Redevelopment

As part of Ballina Arts Centre’s Redevelopment campaign to build a theatre for the town, there will be a fundraising gourmet fundraising lunch in the Ice House Hotel on Heritage Day (Wednesday 7th July), commencing at 12 o’clock noon.

Entrepeneur Seán Gallagher, from RTÉ 1's Dagon's Den will be guest speaker at the lunch, while the food on the day will be prepared by the Ice House’s award-winning head chef Gavin O’Rourke in what is set to become an annual attraction.

Tickets cost €50.The lunch will comprise three courses with wine, and promises to be a treat for the gastronomically-inclined.

The proceeds will go to the redevelopment of Ballina Arts Centre, on Barrett St., Ballina. The newly-redeveloped Centre which will include a 240-seat auditorium, a dance studio, a studio rehearsal space, a coffee shop, a second exhibitions gallery among other facilities.

Sean Walsh, Director of Ballina Arts Centre believes that this kind of support from local businesses in essential to the Redevelopment campaign reaching its target figure. “We’ve had it since the campaign began”, he said. “And we’re still getting it. It’s really encouraging to see the town’s businesses supporting the Redevelopment campaign. Times are hard for everybody at the moment and it warms the heart to see a real sense of community spirit at times like this.”

The campaign is aiming to raise €500,000 from the local community, to augment substantial public funding in place from central and local government.

For more information or if you would like support Ballina Arts Centre redevelopment, please contact Ballina arts Centre, tel: 096 73593 / e-mail: ballinaartscentre@eircom.net

Jun 28 2010

We have moved - temporarily

Ballina Arts Centre on the move!

Ballina Arts Centre has moved (temporarily) to the Ballina Civic Offices, Arran Place, Ballina (beside Dunnes Stores). This temporary move is to accommodate the redevelopment of our Barrett St. premises.

All Ballina Arts Centre events will take place in this temporary location until the new building is complete. The estimated timeframe is approximately 18 months. This is a very exciting time for Ballina Arts Centre and the commencement of the redevelopment work represents a major step towards developing an exciting, modern arts venue for Ballina and the North Mayo hinterland.

Sep 07 2009

Ballina Arts Centre Redevelopment Fund

Ballina Arts Centre to launch redevelopment fundraising campaign to build theatre, dance studio etc.

Ballina Arts Centre are currently in the middle of their Redevelopment Fundraising campaign. The campaign is the final piece of the jigsaw in the Centre's efforts to develop the existing Arts Centre into a full-scale dedicated multi-purpose arts venue. The redevelopment will include a 240-seat theatre, a dance studio, a studio rehearsal space, a second exhibition space, coffe shop and other facilities, and will make Ballina Arts Centre one of the finest arts venues in the west of Ireland.

Funding is already in place from the Dept. of Arts, Sports & Tourism (under their ACCESS II scheme), Mayo County Council and Ballina Town Council. Their remains a shortfall of €500,000 to be raised at local level.

In order to raise this, Ballina Arts Centre will be calling on the community of Ballina and its hinterland to help achieve what will be a fantastic amenity for the town. Over the next few months, there will be a programme of fundraising events. Please support if you can.

Oct 20 2008

Recent News Articles

Heritage Day fundraising lunch: Ice House Hotel

Fundraising Heritage Day lunch at Ice House for Ballina Arts Centre Redevelopment

Jun 28 2010

We have moved - temporarily

Ballina Arts Centre on the move!

Sep 07 2009

Ballina Arts Centre Redevelopment Fund

Ballina Arts Centre to launch redevelopment fundraising campaign to build theatre, dance studio etc.

Oct 20 2008

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