Galway Bay fm newsroom – Businesses in Loughrea town will benefit from a 100 thousand euro boost as gears up to host the National Hot Air Balloon Championships. (Sunday 25th Sept)
Up to 40 balloons will take to the skies over east Galway during a major opening event tomorrow.
The balloonists from the US, UK, Australia and Europe will stay in the town – and are expected to spend around 100 thousand euro during their visit.
The championships will be launched at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa at 4 tomorrow afternoon.
A mass launch of balloons will take place during the event, if weather permits.
Brian Barrett of Galway County Council says it promises to be a spectacular event.