May 03 2024 - May 06 2024

Meditation. Ocean. Yoga. Art.

The beautiful seaside town of Ballybunion is home to MOYA — a festival of Meditation, Ocean, Yoga and Art. MOYA showcases a wealth of local talent practicing in the areas of art, holistic therapies and wellness, while warmly inviting people to come and breathe in the “Champagne Air” and make space for some “me-time”. MOYA is a festival where your troubles sink in the golden sand as you inhale invigorating sea air. Where you reconnect with your creativity and intuition through engaging workshops. Where you experience rejuvenation and healing with our experts. Relax and connect at MOYA 2024, in Ballybunion by the Sea.

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MOYA 2024 EVENTS

Family Friendly Events

One-to-One Sessions

Free Events

Friday, May 3, 2024

MOYA 2024 Event Schedule

Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild Creative Climate Action Event

May 3

The Barna Way

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm18:00 – 20:0018:00 – 20:00

Brilliant Ballybunion Goes Wild Creative Climate Action Event

The Barna Way

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm18:00 – 20:0018:00 – 20:00

The Barna Way

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm18:00 – 20:0018:00 – 20:00

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Featured

May 4

The Cozy Room, Ballybunion Community Centre

8:30 am – 9:30 am08:30 – 09:3008:30 – 09:30

Morning Meditation with Mello

The Cozy Room, Ballybunion Community Centre

8:30 am – 9:30 am08:30 – 09:3008:30 – 09:30

The Cozy Room, Ballybunion Community Centre

8:30 am – 9:30 am08:30 – 09:3008:30 – 09:30

Coming Home - a Morning of Mindfulness & Meditation with Rosarie

May 4

The Convent

9:00 am – 11:00 am09:00 – 11:0009:00 – 11:00

Coming Home - a Morning of Mindfulness & Meditation with Rosarie

The Convent

9:00 am – 11:00 am09:00 – 11:0009:00 – 11:00

The Convent

9:00 am – 11:00 am09:00 – 11:0009:00 – 11:00

May 4

Cliff House Hotel

9:00 am – 12:00 pm09:00 – 12:0009:00 – 12:00

Morning Movers with Leigheas Retreats

Cliff House Hotel

9:00 am – 12:00 pm09:00 – 12:0009:00 – 12:00

Cliff House Hotel

9:00 am – 12:00 pm09:00 – 12:0009:00 – 12:00

HIIT The Beach – HIIT Workout with Peter

May 4

Men's Beach

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

HIIT The Beach – HIIT Workout with Peter

Men's Beach

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

Men's Beach

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

May 4

Room of Light @ Community Centre

9:30 am – 11:30 am09:30 – 11:3009:30 – 11:30

Kitty’s Teddy Bear Clinic

Room of Light @ Community Centre

9:30 am – 11:30 am09:30 – 11:3009:30 – 11:30

Room of Light @ Community Centre

9:30 am – 11:30 am09:30 – 11:3009:30 – 11:30

May 4

Ballybunion Castle Bandstand

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Mixed Level Vinyasa Yoga with Kiara

Ballybunion Castle Bandstand

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Ballybunion Castle Bandstand

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Chair Based Exercise - Seated Fitness for Function & Balance with Martina

May 4

Ballybunion Community Centre

11:00 am – 12:00 pm11:00 – 12:0011:00 – 12:00

Chair Based Exercise - Seated Fitness for Function & Balance with Martina

Ballybunion Community Centre

11:00 am – 12:00 pm11:00 – 12:0011:00 – 12:00

Ballybunion Community Centre

11:00 am – 12:00 pm11:00 – 12:0011:00 – 12:00

May 4

St Joseph's Secondary School

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

Plant Based Bakery with Lily Toomey

St Joseph's Secondary School

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

St Joseph's Secondary School

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

Meditation Made Simple with Gráinne Henry

May 4

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Meditation Made Simple with Gráinne Henry

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Summer Vibes Dance Class (including Soul Stretch) with Astrid

May 4

Room Of Light at Ballybunion Community Centre

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Summer Vibes Dance Class (including Soul Stretch) with Astrid

Room Of Light at Ballybunion Community Centre

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Room Of Light at Ballybunion Community Centre

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Paper Making Workshop with Marie Brennan

May 4

Cottage Studio

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

Paper Making Workshop with Marie Brennan

Cottage Studio

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

Cottage Studio

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

May 4

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 – 14:00

Coasteering with Wild Water Adventures

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm12:00 – 14:0012:00 – 14:00

Walk to Knockanure Hill with Local Guide Danny Houlihan

May 4

SuperValu Carpark

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm14:00 – 18:0014:00 – 18:00

Walk to Knockanure Hill with Local Guide Danny Houlihan

SuperValu Carpark

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm14:00 – 18:0014:00 – 18:00

SuperValu Carpark

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm14:00 – 18:0014:00 – 18:00

Breathwork Workshop with Leigheas Retreats

May 4

St. Joseph's Secondary School

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Breathwork Workshop with Leigheas Retreats

St. Joseph's Secondary School

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

St. Joseph's Secondary School

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Sing, Giggle & Soothe with Kathryn Crowley

May 4

Cliff House Hotel

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

Sing, Giggle & Soothe with Kathryn Crowley

Cliff House Hotel

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

Cliff House Hotel

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

May 4

The Convent

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm14:30 – 15:3014:30 – 15:30

The Joyful Goddess Workshop with Astrid

The Convent

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm14:30 – 15:3014:30 – 15:30

The Convent

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm14:30 – 15:3014:30 – 15:30

May 4

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

Bhakti Yoga with Cathy Healy

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

Bealtaine Talk & Ceremony with Marian Relihan

May 4

Mens Strand

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

Bealtaine Talk & Ceremony with Marian Relihan

Mens Strand

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

Mens Strand

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Featured

Cormac’s Coastal Walk - A Shoreline Exploration

May 5

Mens Beach

9:00 am – 10:00 am09:00 – 10:0009:00 – 10:00

Cormac’s Coastal Walk - A Shoreline Exploration

Mens Beach

9:00 am – 10:00 am09:00 – 10:0009:00 – 10:00

Mens Beach

9:00 am – 10:00 am09:00 – 10:0009:00 – 10:00

May 5

Bandstand @ Castle Green

9:15 am – 10:00 am09:15 – 10:0009:15 – 10:00

Morning Flow Yoga with Cathy Healy

Bandstand @ Castle Green

9:15 am – 10:00 am09:15 – 10:0009:15 – 10:00

Bandstand @ Castle Green

9:15 am – 10:00 am09:15 – 10:0009:15 – 10:00

Qi Gong Wellness: Relax, Revitalise & Re-energise with Noreen

May 5

The Bandstand,Castle Green

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Qi Gong Wellness: Relax, Revitalise & Re-energise with Noreen

The Bandstand,Castle Green

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

The Bandstand,Castle Green

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Move-Breathe-Swim-Eat with Quest & Thrive

May 5

The Men's Beach

10:30 am – 12:30 pm10:30 – 12:3010:30 – 12:30

Move-Breathe-Swim-Eat with Quest & Thrive

The Men's Beach

10:30 am – 12:30 pm10:30 – 12:3010:30 – 12:30

The Men's Beach

10:30 am – 12:30 pm10:30 – 12:3010:30 – 12:30

May 5

Playground

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

Family Day, MOYA Market & Food

Playground

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

Playground

11:00 am – 3:00 pm11:00 – 15:0011:00 – 15:00

Drum & Dance Show with Drum Dance Ireland

May 5

Playground

11:30 am – 12:15 pm11:30 – 12:1511:30 – 12:15

Drum & Dance Show with Drum Dance Ireland

Playground

11:30 am – 12:15 pm11:30 – 12:1511:30 – 12:15

Playground

11:30 am – 12:15 pm11:30 – 12:1511:30 – 12:15

Intuitive art and Somatic yoga with Mary Harrison and Jacqui Meskell

May 5

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

Intuitive art and Somatic yoga with Mary Harrison and Jacqui Meskell

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:30 pm11:30 – 13:3011:30 – 13:30

The Heal Your Period Plan with Michelle of New Body & Soul

May 5

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm12:00 – 13:0012:00 – 13:00

The Heal Your Period Plan with Michelle of New Body & Soul

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm12:00 – 13:0012:00 – 13:00

The Pirate Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop retelling the story of Gráinne Mhaol with Maeve Ferris, Ebb & Flow Yoga

May 5

Tranquility room @ The Convent

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

The Pirate Queen: The Amazing Yoga Workshop retelling the story of Gráinne Mhaol with Maeve Ferris, Ebb & Flow Yoga

Tranquility room @ The Convent

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Tranquility room @ The Convent

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Interactive Drum Show with Drum Dance Ireland

May 5

Playground

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm14:00 – 14:4514:00 – 14:45

Interactive Drum Show with Drum Dance Ireland

Playground

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm14:00 – 14:4514:00 – 14:45

Playground

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm14:00 – 14:4514:00 – 14:45

Macramé from Marine Treasures with Grace Austin

May 5

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm14:30 – 16:0014:30 – 16:00

Macramé from Marine Treasures with Grace Austin

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm14:30 – 16:0014:30 – 16:00

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm14:30 – 16:0014:30 – 16:00

May 5

St. Joseph's

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm15:00 – 18:0015:00 – 18:00

Wim Hof Workshop with Quest & Thrive

St. Joseph's

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm15:00 – 18:0015:00 – 18:00

St. Joseph's

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm15:00 – 18:0015:00 – 18:00

9D Breathwork Experience with Geraldine Ahern & Tomas O’ Sullivan

May 5

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

9D Breathwork Experience with Geraldine Ahern & Tomas O’ Sullivan

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

The Convent

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm16:00 – 18:0016:00 – 18:00

West African Dance Class with Julie Staveley-O’Carroll

May 5

Tranquility room @ The Convent

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

West African Dance Class with Julie Staveley-O’Carroll

Tranquility room @ The Convent

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

Tranquility room @ The Convent

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm18:30 – 19:3018:30 – 19:30

Monday, May 6, 2024

Featured

Creative Mindfulness for kids with Lindsey & Elishia

May 6

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

Creative Mindfulness for kids with Lindsey & Elishia

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

Upstairs @ The Community Centre

9:30 am – 10:30 am09:30 – 10:3009:30 – 10:30

Ice Baths & Breathwork with Leigheas Retreats

May 6

St. Joseph's

10:00 am – 12:30 pm10:00 – 12:3010:00 – 12:30

Ice Baths & Breathwork with Leigheas Retreats

St. Joseph's

10:00 am – 12:30 pm10:00 – 12:3010:00 – 12:30

St. Joseph's

10:00 am – 12:30 pm10:00 – 12:3010:00 – 12:30

May 6

Bromore Cliffs

10:00 am – 11:30 am10:00 – 11:3010:00 – 11:30

Bromore Cliffs Guided Walk with Mike

Bromore Cliffs

10:00 am – 11:30 am10:00 – 11:3010:00 – 11:30

Bromore Cliffs

10:00 am – 11:30 am10:00 – 11:3010:00 – 11:30

Energising Vinyasa Yoga with Clodagh Mason

May 6

The Convent

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Energising Vinyasa Yoga with Clodagh Mason

The Convent

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

The Convent

10:00 am – 11:00 am10:00 – 11:0010:00 – 11:00

Art Decorating Workshop with Vera & Nina

May 6

Room of Light @ The Community Centre

11:00 am – 1:00 pm11:00 – 13:0011:00 – 13:00

Art Decorating Workshop with Vera & Nina

Room of Light @ The Community Centre

11:00 am – 1:00 pm11:00 – 13:0011:00 – 13:00

Room of Light @ The Community Centre

11:00 am – 1:00 pm11:00 – 13:0011:00 – 13:00

Introduction to Foundational Vegan Recipes with Lily Toomey

May 6

St. Joseph's

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

Introduction to Foundational Vegan Recipes with Lily Toomey

St. Joseph's

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

St. Joseph's

11:00 am – 12:30 pm11:00 – 12:3011:00 – 12:30

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workshop with Lindsey Crean

May 6

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workshop with Lindsey Crean

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

The Convent

11:30 am – 1:00 pm11:30 – 13:0011:30 – 13:00

Gut Health & Fermenting Discussion & Demo with Mary-Thea Kerry Kefir & Sarah Fitzgerald Green Green Gate

May 6

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

Gut Health & Fermenting Discussion & Demo with Mary-Thea Kerry Kefir & Sarah Fitzgerald Green Green Gate

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

May 6

The Convent

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

Chakra dance Release with Elaine Clancy

The Convent

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

The Convent

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm14:00 – 16:0014:00 – 16:00

Beat Procrastinating & Get Things Done with Coach Katie Bridget

May 6

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Beat Procrastinating & Get Things Done with Coach Katie Bridget

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

St. Joseph's

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm14:00 – 15:3014:00 – 15:30

Spirituality of Stained Glass Windows with Fr. Sean Hanafan

May 6

St. Johns Church

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

Spirituality of Stained Glass Windows with Fr. Sean Hanafan

St. Johns Church

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

St. Johns Church

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

Loving Kindness Guided Meditation with Lindsey

May 6

Room of Light @ Community Centre

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

Loving Kindness Guided Meditation with Lindsey

Room of Light @ Community Centre

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

Room of Light @ Community Centre

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm15:00 – 16:0015:00 – 16:00

May 6

The Convent

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm16:30 – 18:0016:30 – 18:00

Mind & Body Healing with Elishia Herath

The Convent

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm16:30 – 18:0016:30 – 18:00

The Convent

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm16:30 – 18:0016:30 – 18:00

The Colour Within - Colour Therapy with Meditation & Crystals with Emily

May 6

The Convent

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm18:30 – 20:0018:30 – 20:00

The Colour Within - Colour Therapy with Meditation & Crystals with Emily

The Convent

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm18:30 – 20:0018:30 – 20:00

The Convent

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm18:30 – 20:0018:30 – 20:00

One-To-One Sessions at MOYA 2024

Every year some of the fantastic practitioners from MOYA’s festival offer one-to-one sessions for festival-goers. Click the button below to see what’s available at MOYA 2024.

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