The Cascade team is delighted to invite you to the Cascade exhibition opening as part of the Ballina Fringe Festival 2025 (see attached). This event marks the culmination of our two-year journey with local residents to reimagine Ballina’s laneways.
Thursday 9th October
At the exhibition we will present a negotiated design for Ballina’s laneways, a vision that:
- Celebrates water and the unique qualities and histories of place
- Strengthens connection across the town
- Embraces inclusivity in the design of public space.
This plan brings together the stories and ideas shared through our storymapping and co-design workshops, alongside the demonstrator project in O’Hora’s Lane which includes a living green wall, rainwater planters and sculptural downpipes.
We’re delighted to announce that contemporary folk harpist, singer, and composer BRÍDÍN will play during the event.
*Free entry. Refreshments will be provided. Book your free ticket here
Cascade is funded by Creative Ireland and aims to explore how the laneways of our historic town centres can adapt to cope with increased rainfall from climate change. Residents of Ballina were invited to take part in a series of events and creative workshops throughout 2024 and 2025 to share their experiences of water and public space in the town, and explore how laneways can become a connected trail of climate-resilient, shared spaces that celebrate water.