Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, Ireland

Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey, Ireland is composed of 2 sister companies— Balor Developmental Community Arts Group Ltd. (DCA) and The Butt Drama Circle Co. Ltd. The former offers many outreach Developmental Community Arts projects, as well as peace programs, productions, summer camps, and youth theater. The latter is in-charge of the Balor Theatre, which serves as a regular venue for hundreds of local, national, and international performances.

A variety of fun things to do in the area include visiting Drumboe Castle in Stranorlar. It once served as the General Headquarters of the Irish Free State forces. It is popular for being the site of the Drumboe massacre during the Irish Civil War. Tourists should also visit Museum of Free Derry in Derry. It illustrates The Troubles, the historical civil rights era of the 1960s, and the Free Derry Irish nationalist movements of the 1970s. The stories are told through film footage, letters, personal artifacts, photos, and posters. Another interesting, nearby site to visit is Foyle Valley Railway Museum in Derry. Inaugurated in 1990, it mainly features a recreation of a historical railway station platform. It gives visitors an opportunity to learn more about the various railway companies of the past as well. Also tour the Glenmore Estate. One of the best nearby hotels is Kees Hotel & Leisure Club in Stranorlar. It has a gym, Jacuzzi, pool, and steam room. Another renowned hotel nearby is Clanree Hotel & Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. It has an onsite beauty salon offering various beauty treatments. It features a gym, pools for adults and children, sauna, and steam room. The Jackson’s Hotel & Leisure Club is only 0.09 miles from the centre.