Ballinamore Camino returns this July

The Ballinamore Camino returns on Saturday 11th July 2026 following a hugely successful inaugural event last year which attracted over 500 participants from the length and breadth of Ireland and was supported by more than 90 local volunteers.

This year the event has expanded to include three routes of 16.5km, 25.5km and 36.5km, with organisers expecting up to 750 participants. A new shorter route has been introduced following feedback from last year’s walkers and the routes have also been reversed, giving returning participants a completely different experience.

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The Camino showcases some of the very best scenery that Ballinamore and Leitrim have to offer, including the Shannon-Erne Waterway, Pol an Eas Waterfall, Sliabh an Iarainn and Bencroy Viewing Point. The event is organised by volunteers and raises funds to support the Island Theatre and Community Centre in Ballinamore.

One of the most memorable aspects of last year’s event was welcoming participants from across Ireland, including many people returning to Ballinamore and Leitrim to reconnect with places their parents, grandparents and relatives once called home. We have already seen strong interest again this year, including enquiries from overseas visitors planning trips around the event.

What makes the Ballinamore Camino special is the community spirit behind it. It is supported by local volunteers, businesses, community groups and landowners who all work together to create a memorable experience for visitors while showcasing everything that is great about Ballinamore and Leitrim.

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Registration includes an event t-shirt, refreshments along the route, a hot meal at the finish in the Island Theatre and a commemorative medal.

Further information and registration details can be found here: https://islandtheatre.ie/ballinamore-camino/