Community Games - Ballina and the Quay are pleased to announce the return of our Arts Competitions.

Our Art event will be on 7th March in Ballina Arts Centre https://ballinaartscentre.com/

Closing Date for entries is  28th February 2026.

Thanks to Ciara O Hara (ciaraohara.com) for facilitating the competition for us.

If you have a child who has a flair for Arts and Crafts, or even neat handwriting - here is an opportunity to represent their community in this event.

The Mayo finals are on the 28th March in Breaffy National School, Castlebar at 11:00am.

Entrants must bring all their own materials.

We have 5 possible Entries

1. ART - https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/events/art
Under 8, Over 6,
Under 10 over 8,
Under 12 over 10,
Under 14 over 12,
Under 16 over 14

Art Themes (U8, U10): Participants choose their own topic based on a Community Games activity.
Art Themes (U12, U14, U16): Participants focus on illustrating specific, active scenes from the games listed below (4 of which will be selected on the day).
Swimming, Debating, Gymnastics, Javelin, Cycling on Grass, 5K, Group Singing, High Jump, Camogie, and Table Quiz

2. Handwriting - https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/events/handwriting
U10 Over 6,
U12 Over 6,
U14 Over 6
Handwriting: Participants will be required to copy a piece of text (100-150 words for U10, 200-250 words for U12) under supervised conditions, focusing on legibility, spelling, and neatness.

3. Projects - https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/events/projects
Under 11 / Over 6; Team
Under 13 / Over 6; Team
Project Details: Projects should include memories, local stories, and memorabilia, especially for the upcoming 60th anniversary.
Project Themes - U13: "Lets look back!"—a look back at the past 60 years of Cairn Community Games (1967-2027).

4.  Projects - U16
https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/events/projects-u16
Under 16 / Over 6
Project Themes - U16: "Cairn Community Games strengthening and connecting communities," focusing on the brand values of inclusion, diversity, and healthy lifestyles.
Additional Information

5. Model Making

To enter, all parents must do the following

1.  Sign the code of conduct - https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/volunteers/code-of-conduct

2, Fill out and email to communitygamesballina@gmail.com the participant consent form  https://www.cairncommunitygames.ie/participant-consent-form

3. Pay the appropriate fee https://ballinacommunitygames.clubzap.com/categories/fees/products