Irish Balloon Champ

The Irish Balloon championships 2011 will be held at Birr Castle from September 25th to 30th - see you there!

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Balloon flights this evening have been Cancelled.

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it is unlikely that the balloons will fly this evening (fri 30th) final decision will be made at 4.30pm so please check back in again

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it is still hoped to fly this evening (after 5.30pm) hopefully the current rain spell passes over the area please check in again @ 3pm

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balloon flights are in doubt for tomorrow morning

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The Irish Times cover the balloon championships today with a fantastic photo by Brenda Fitzsimons @BirrCastle

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not looking good for flights this evening.

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there are no planned flights for tomorrow morning (wednesday) @BirrCastle

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Tuesday morning flight has been cancelled next slot i tuesday evening at circa 6 pm. apologies. @BirrCastle

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video of this mornings (monday morning) flight from Birr castle is available on cue247.com/ibc @BirrCastle

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winds are due to rise later in the evening, it is hoped that some balloons will take to the air check in again for update @BirrCastle

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wind is due to pick up later on this evening but it is hoped that at least some balloons will fly.

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balloons take flight this morning check online now

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no flight this evening (sunday) next possible slot tomorrow morn 7.30am @BirrCastle

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live stream up again although not much activity at moment

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about to take off check out the live stream

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looking good for an early flight check out stream

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check out the live stream now some pilots plan to take an early flight

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live stream from biirr castle just gone live check http://t.co/QQdA1bF1

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you can get up to date information on the event flights & launch details by contacting @BirrCastle balloon information line on 0579120336