Ballingarry Community Development

Get ready for a very special intergenerational Bake-Off!

Teams of one young person and one older person will join forces to create delicious baked treats before our judging panel takes on the difficult task of a blind taste test!

🏆 The winning bake will earn a very special prize: a place on the Ballingarry Community Café dessert menu during October!

The whole community is invited to join us for the afternoon judging, with tea, coffee and delicious treats to enjoy.

Proudly supported by Tipperary Age Friendly and Positive Ageing Week 2026, celebrating this year’s theme, Connecting Generations.

Save the date and come along to support our bakers!

Although I usually like to share all the good news and brilliant things happening in Ballingarry, unfortunately today I have quite the opposite to share . . . The beautiful flowers on the wall across from the Community Centre & Cafe have been vandalized twice in the last week.

This is really disappointing, I think we'll all agree. The flowers have been knocked out and the pots thrown over the wall into the field. A lot of time and effort goes into the care of these beautiful flowers and they really are lovely. If you see anyone vandalizing the flowers, please report it.

There's something for everyone at Ballingarry Community Centre this Autumn and there's still time to get involved.

Ballingarry Parish Journal 2026 is now open for submissions!

We’d love to capture the people, stories, milestones and memories that make Ballingarry so special. Whether it’s an article, photo, achievement, special occasion or a piece of local history, all stories are welcome!

📅 Closing date: 5th October 2026

Please spread the word and help us make the 2026 Parish Journal one to remember. 💛💙

Two exciting new classes are starting in Ballingarry Community Centre next week!

There’s still time to get involved, but spaces are limited, so don’t leave it too late to book!

🧘‍♀️ Lilly O’B’s Gentle Yoga
Starting Wednesday, 16 September at 7.30pm. A relaxed, beginner-friendly class suitable for anyone looking to move gently, unwind and enjoy some time for themselves.
📞 Book with Lilly: 087 633 1826

🎨 Mammy & Me: Squish It, Squash It!
Starting Saturday, 19 September at 10.30am. Six weeks of messy, sensory fun for little ones aged 10 months to 3 years, with their parent or guardian joining in too!
📞 Book with Kamila: 083 009 7944

It is fantastic to see new activities and opportunities coming to Ballingarry Community Centre. Supporting classes like these helps us continue to attract new ideas, instructors and activities to our community.

Interested? Register now before the remaining places are gone!

Please share and help us spread the word.

Local residents, community groups, clubs, schools and voluntary organisations are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming Farranrory Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Information Session at Ballingarry Community Centre.

With approximately €250,000 expected to be available each year, this fund has the potential to provide significant support for projects, facilities and initiatives that could make a lasting difference across our local communities.

The drop-in session is a valuable opportunity to meet the Perigus Energy team, learn how the fund will operate, understand what types of projects may be eligible and ask questions ahead of the fund opening in November.

📍 Ballingarry Community Centre
📅 Thursday, 24 September
🕓 4.00pm to 6.00pm

We particularly encourage representatives from community organisations and local groups to come along and begin thinking about projects that could benefit their area. The stronger the engagement from our community, the better positioned we will be to make the most of this important funding opportunity.

Please spread the word and encourage others to attend. This is a real opportunity to help secure investment in the future of our local community.

Something new, colourful and wonderfully messy is coming to Ballingarry Community Centre

Starting Saturday September 19th, Squish It, Squash It! is a fun 6-week Mammy & Me messy play programme for children aged 10 months to 3 years, with parents and guardians joining in the fun.

Messy and sensory play is about much more than having fun. It gives little ones opportunities to explore, create, build confidence and develop new skills, while enjoying special time with their parent or guardian.

📅 Saturdays, 10.30am–11.30am
💶 €75 for the 6-week block, with all materials included
👶 Limited to just 10 places
📞 Book with Kamila on 083 009 7944

It is fantastic to see new, fun and worthwhile activities coming to Ballingarry. These classes can only grow and continue when our community gets behind them, so please support local initiatives, spread the word and help us make Ballingarry a place where families have more opportunities right on their doorstep.

We are delighted to offer places on our upcoming one-day Cardiac First Responder Course at a heavily discounted rate of just €20 per person.

📅 Wednesday, 2nd September
⏰ 10am to 3pm
💶 Only €20 per person

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn potentially life-saving skills and gain the confidence to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency.

⚠️ Interested? Please register by 4pm tomorrow, Tuesday, 25th August.

📞 Contact Ash on 085 279 6565 to register your interest.

Places are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Please share with anyone who may be interested!

We’re delighted to welcome Lilly O’B’s Gentle Yoga Classes to Ballingarry Community Centre, starting this September.

Whether you’ve never tried yoga before, are returning after a break, or simply want some time to relax, stretch and unwind, these classes are designed to be gentle, welcoming and beginner-friendly.

📅 Starting Wednesday, 16th September
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Ballingarry Community Centre
💶 €40 for a 4-week block or €12 drop-in
📞 Book directly with Lilly by calling or texting 087 633 1826

Please bring your own mat, blanket and water.

Initiatives like this are a wonderful way to bring new activities, wellbeing opportunities and people together locally. The best way to ensure classes and activities continue to be offered in our community is to get behind them and support them when they arrive.

So, if you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, this could be the perfect place to start. Please spread the word, bring a friend and support local! 🌿