Events and News Item

Trim Balloon Fiesta 2nd-5th April 2010

Accommodation is booking up fast for the 1st ever Trim Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!

Accommodation currently available at:

Tigh Cathain B&B, Trim. Call 046 943 1996 or email mariekeane@esatclear.ie
Crannmor Guesthouse, Trim. Call 046 943 1635 or email  cranmor@eircom.net
White Lodge, Trim. Call 046 943 6549 or email whitelodgetrim@eircom.net
Beechwood Lodge, Trim. Call 046 943 6926 or email info@beechwood-lodge.com
Kiltale Holiday Homes, Trim. Call 046 943 6679 or email mlydon@eircom.net
Trim Castle Hotel. Call 046 948 3000 or email info@trimcastlehotel.com
Knightsbrook Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Trim Call 046 948 2100 or email info@knightsbrook.com
Station House Hotel, Kilmessan. Call 046 902 5239 or email info@thestationhousehotel.com

or call Trim Visitor Centre for accommodation on 046 943 7227!

The Trim Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend from the 2nd – 5th of April 2010 and promises to be a spectacular, action-packed and fun-filled weekend for all the family..

With up to 20 different special shape balloons attending it may be difficult to decide on a favourite. Bizzy and Honey, the Boyne Valley Honey Bees will undoubtedly be the star attractions as they entertain the crowds with their charming aerial displays of affection. They will be joined by many larger than life friends including a giant Easter Chick and Easter Bunny, Darth Vader, Thomas the Tank Engine and Sonic the Hedgehog to name but a few.

Taking place at the Porchfields opposite Trim Castle, the first Trim Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be one of the most spectacular and colourful events ever to come to Ireland. Stunning Special Shape Hot Air Balloons will fly daily from a base alongside Trim Castle over the Meath countryside. The most amazing special shape balloons in the world will be here, some of these balloons are 150ft tall.  The festival will include lots of other family fun activities including Easter egg hunts, daft raft races on the river, model hot air balloons, workshops and carnival activities. Welcoming this decision Pauline Baker, Fiesta Director and world record breaking balloonist, said “Trim has become known in aviation circles as the capital of Hot Air Ballooning in Ireland and now is the time to share the thrills of this incredible sport with a broader audience.” 

For more information on this amazing event & a full programme of events please call:

046-948 3436 & 086-260 4088,
email info@trimballoonfiesta.com
or check www.trimballoonfiesta.com