Love and Laughter at Ballina Arts Centre
As part of his 2026 Irish tour, John Collery brings his new show, ‘Mighty Quack’, to the Centre on Friday 27th
It’s a weekend of love and laughter at Ballina Arts Centre.
On Friday, the centre will host John Collery one of Irelands most in-demand comics, and on Saturday Tony and Trionagh Allen visit with a selection from their latest album ‘Lovesongs’.
As part of his 2026 Irish tour, John Collery brings his new show, ‘Mighty Quack’, to the Centre on Friday 27th.
Having worked extensively with Tommy Tiernan, John has also had a successful solo career.
His sell-out shows, include Loud and Colleary (2023), Head Like a Shed (2024), and Wildlife (2025).
He has also co-written and starred in, IFTA nominated, The Savage Eye (RTÉ2) and Irish Pictorial Weekly (RTÉ One) and appeared in Hardy Bucks and Bridget & Eamon (RTÉ2).
A talented actor and mimic, this show promises more of his brilliant observational humour, which Tiernan himself has described as “playful, inventive and brilliant.
The best.” Tickets are €20 and selling fast.
The following night, Saturday 28th, Tony Allen, from acclaimed duo Foster and Allen, will be joined by his wife Trionagh, to perform a selection of songs from their album ‘Lovesongs’. Trionagh is a recording artist in her right, and a one-time backing singer for Daniel O’Donnell.
Singing together, they bring a special intimacy and charm to this selection of their all-time favourite songs.
This show is the final leg of their Irish tour, so don’t miss this opportunity to catch them live on the road!
Tickets priced €30 + booking fee are available online or at the box office on 096 74809
