I missed this one, but this week is the National Hot air Balloon championships.

http://www.waterfordballooningclub.com/latest_news.html


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Sun 20th Sept 18.15
First mass launch at The Peoples Park Cancelled due to adverse wind conditions


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Mon 21st Sept
Cancelled due to adverse wind conditions


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Tues 22nd Sept 08.00
Cancelled due to adverse wind conditions

18:30
Launch in Belline Piltown, County Kilkenny



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Wed 23rd Sept 07.00
Launch in Belline Piltown, County Kilkenny

18:30
Mass launch at The Peoples Park


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Thurs 24th Sept 08.00
Possible In Line Launch at Waterford Airport

18:00
Mass launch, in Belline Piltown, County Kilkenny

21:00
Possible Night Glow, The North Quay Ferrybank


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Fri 25th Sept 08.00
Mass launch, Woodlands Hotel Dunmore Road.

18:00
Mass launch, Peoples Park or Fly in Task into the Waterford City


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Check the Championships Hotline: 087 9300700 for the latest details.


Flying all week around Waterford. 40 Hot air balloons appearantly. Each morning and each evening ( weather permitting). Would love to join them, although many flights are in Urban areas. Might even go down for a look.

Oisin