Killaloe (/ˌkɪləˈluː/ kil-ə-LOO; Irish: Cill Dalua, meaning 'church of Dalua') is a small town in east County Clare, Ireland. It lies on the River Shannon on the western bank of Lough Derg and is connected by Killaloe Bridge to the "twin town" of Ballina on the eastern bank of the lake.
The Killaloe Electoral Area is one of six such areas in County Clare and returns four members to Clare County Council.Killaloe is at the center of the Killaloe Civil parish.
Ballina (historically Bellanaha), from Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning 'mouth of the ford', is a census town that lies on the River Shannon in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Derg across from its 'twin-town' of Killaloe on the west bank of the lake. The towns are joined by Killaloe Bridge.
The annual Brian Boru Festival takes place in early July each year. A joint celebration between the two towns of the ancient High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, it involves many community-based activities including a hurling match between the teams from both towns.