Frank Meldon Interview - Adrianne Murphy 01/09/25

The 53rd Irish Hot Air Balloon Championships is back in Lough Key Forest Park after more than 30 years and Boyle, County Roscommon are delighted. Visitors can watch the world- class event, also known as "The Irish Meet" for FREE, with twice daily launches, morning around 7:00am and evening around 5:30pm, weather permitting.  This family friendly event, kicks off on the evening of 20th September, with participants from the US, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany and Ireland taking part in a week of challenges to find this year’s champion balloonist. Adrianne chats here with Frank Meldon, Director of the Hot Air Ballooning Championships to find out what we can expect to see. For more info go to www.ballooningchampionships.ie