RETRO: Memories of the Lammas Fair from our photo archives

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2025, 13:53 GMT
Rebecca Stewart and Aislinn Archibald from Moycraig YFC enjoy the fun of the Old Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2010placeholder image
Rebecca Stewart and Aislinn Archibald from Moycraig YFC enjoy the fun of the Old Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2010

Every year thousands flock to Ballycastle for Ireland’s oldest fair – the Ould Lammas Fair.

Traditionally held on the last Bank Holiday weekend of the summer, the seaside town bustles with street trading, bargaining, traditional music, dancing, horse trading, artisan markets and much more!

Here’s some memories of Lammas Fairs in the past from our photo archives...

Rebecca Stewart and Aislinn Archibald from Moycraig YFC enjoy the fun of the Old Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2010placeholder image
Rebecca Stewart and Aislinn Archibald from Moycraig YFC enjoy the fun of the Old Lammas Fair in Ballycastle in 2010
The world famous Yellow Man on sale at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle.placeholder image
The world famous Yellow Man on sale at the Ould Lammas Fair in Ballycastle.
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