Arrow Huts

25/09/2026

17/09/2026

Scheduled flight times for the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships. Please note all scheduled flights are subject to weather conditions. Let's hope for a calm dry week!

15/09/2026

Stay with us and watch the world float by!😃 or just drive out for 10/15 minutes to Lough Key where the Ballooning championship is based.

🎈 The Hot Air Balloons Are Nearly Back! 🌊🚤

The countdown is on! From 19th–25th September, Lough Key will come alive with the magic of hot air balloons. 🎈

Remember, ballooning is entirely at the mercy of Mother Nature. 🌬️ The FLY / NO FLY decision is only confirmed around 24 hours beforehand, depending on wind force, direction and trajectory.
Whatever the weather, come and enjoy Lough Key from the water! 💙

🚢 Guided Boat Tours: 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
🎈 Our 1:30 PM tour may give you a great view of the balloons — fingers crossed!

🛶 Rowing Boat Hire: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🐶 Dog-friendly

🌿 McDermott Castle, Trinity Island & beautiful lake views

🚗 Parking Information
A pre-booked parking system will operate during the main flight times:

🌅 5:30 AM – 9:00 AM
🌇 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM

If you're arriving during these times, simply show your Lough Key Boats ticket/booking confirmation to the parking attendants. No separate parking booking or payment is required. Tickets can be shown on your phone or printed.

Outside these times, parking operates as normal.

Explore • Relax • Reconnect on Lough Key while keeping an eye on the skies! 🎈💙

📍 Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
🎟️ Book your boat adventure – www.loughkeyboats.com

15/09/2026

12/09/2026

We are perfectly positioned to Lough Key Forest & Activity centre being only a 10/15 minute drive from Arrow Huts. Just give us a call for availability.

The countdown is on… 🎈

In just over a week, the Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships return to Lough Key.

A week of balloons, colour and some spectacular mornings and evenings over the lake. Flights are weather dependant but long range forecast looks promising 🤞

19th–25th September | Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

Who’s coming?

🚗Pre-book your Parking on https://loughkey.ie/events-groups/hot-air-balloons/

10/09/2026

Might just get some for our huts to hang during the Hot air Balloon championships in Lough Key Forest park!🤔

10/09/2026

❤️ thank you 🙏

04/09/2026

Stay in one of our huts and who knows this little guy might make an appearance 🥰

17/08/2026

What a way to spend a Saturday evening! On the water listening to good music… amazing. Only a short drive from Arrow Huts

🎵 AUGUST Saturday Evening: Seisiúin ar an Uisce — Sessions on the Water! 🌅✨

We are so excited to announce a brand-new experience on Lough Key this summer! As a 3rd-generation family business operating on the lake for over 40 years (and proud TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award winners 2021–2026), we’re bringing something truly special to the water! 🚤💙
Join us aboard Trinity every Saturday evenings in August for an intimate 90-minute live music cruise as the sun sets over Lough Key Castle.

🎻 August Lineup:
• 🎤 Saturday 29th August (7:00 PM): Evelyne "Eve" Bourton — Bel Canto Soprano, Musical Theatre & Popular Classics

📌 Important Info:
• ⏰ Departure: 7:00 PM (Boarding from 6:45 PM)
• 📍 Location: Lough Key Boats, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
• 🎟️ Strictly limited to 30 passengers per session for an exclusive, intimate atmosphere!

Advance booking is highly recommended as places will sell out fast! 🎟️👇
👉 Book your tickets online: www.loughkeyboats.com