Cuidiú Breastfeeding support group

             •         Location: Youthwork Ireland, Marina Point 

             •         Contact: https://www.cuidiu.ie/Galway

             •         When: 1st Tuesday of every month - 10am - 11:30am 

Ballinasloe GAA Club (Football & Hurling)

Offers juvenile teams training in hurling and Gaelic football for kids.

 Location: Dunlo GAA Grounds, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

 Contact: via club website (see wikipedia entry for link)  

Galway Kenpo Karate (Ballinasloe branch)

 Instructor: Mr James Dillon, 4th Degree Black Belt

   Contact: 085 835 9463

   Facebook: “Galway Kenpo Karate Schools” 

Ballinasloe Rugby Club

Youth teams and training sessions (children & teens) 

Contact: Patricia, 087 917 6541

Website: https://ballinasloerfc.ie/

Ballinasloe Athletic Club 

 Location: Dunlo Running Track 

 Contact: info@ballinasloeathleticsclub.ie; https://www.facebook.com/ballinasloe.ac.5 - if all else fails, you can find them at the tracks, Tuesday at 6 PM

 Website: https://ballinasloeathletics.ie/

Location: They train at Coral Leisure 

Contact: secretaryballinasloesc@gmail.com 

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ballinasloeswimclub/about 

Wolfpack K-1/Kickboxing Gym Ballinasloe 

Antone from the age of 6 to 60 

Location: Emerald Ballroom, McNevin Avenue H53 F582  

Contact: 087 222 7223 

Website: wolfpack.ie

Coral Leisure Ballinasloe 

Local Gym and pool with Group and 1-1 swimming classes for children and adults.

Location: Sarsfield Rd, Cleaghmore, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 K718

Contact: (090) 964 5755; foh.ballinasloe@coralleisure.ie  

Website: https://ballinasloe.coralleisure.ie/

East Galway Hunt Pony Club (Junior Riding Lessons)

Pony riding lessons and farm/stable experience for children  

Location: Ballinasloe Showgrounds

Contact: Ruth Waldron, 087 287 5936

Athlone Equestrian Centre

 Location:  Moydrum Rd, Athlone

 Contact:  0862433609

 Website: https://athloneequestrian.ie/

Ballinasloe also hosts the annual Horse Fair in October — with pony shows, horse-themed events for kids and families.

Turoe Pet Farm

Outdoor and indoor activities.

 Location:  Turoe House, Turoe, Loghrea, Co. Galway, H62 A432 – 25 min drive from Ballinasloe

 Contact: 091841580;  Mail: info@turoepetfartm.co 

 Website: https://turoepetfarm.com/

Music Generation

Music classes for different instruments and voice. I wrote to them and asked and they said 8+ age wise, but it's worth contacting them again in case something changed. 

Location:  Ballinasloe

Contact: musicgenerationgalway@gretb.ie   (091) 874 557  

Website: https://musicgenerationgalwaycounty.ie/

Instep Stage School 

 Location: The Studio, Society St, Townparks, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 

 Contact: 087 799 7078 

 Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/In-Step-Stage-School/100063570821046/?sk=about

Milkshake Dance & Performance Academy 

A professional dance academy with a range of classes for children and adults. 

Location: Ballinasloe 

Contact: 087 464 9670 email: riapurcell82@gmail.com 

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Milkshakedanceacademy/

Ballinasloe Library – Creative Events & Story-Time

             •         Location: Society Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 T320

             •         Phone: 091 509551, email ballinasloe@galwaylibrary.ie

             •         Events: Many throughout the year. It is absolutely worth a visit - most events are free

             •         “Read, Play & Create” sensory‑play workshops for toddlers (1–5 years) 

             •         Summer Stars reading programme and outdoor musical instruments available for children 

Ballinasloe Crafty Girls

             •         Venue: Ballinasloe Library, Society Street

             •         When: Wednesdays 11:15 AM–12:45 PM

             •         Details: Needlecraft group, open to all ages, children welcome with supervision 

Town Hall Theatre Events & Markets

             •         Location: Society Street, Ballinasloe

             •         Hosts community theatre productions (panto, musicals) involving kids, plus Friday craft markets and occasional family festivals