Ballina, Market town on River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland
Description
Ballina is a town situated on the River Moy in County Mayo, spreading across both banks near Killala Bay. The settlement features a busy town center with shops, restaurants, and residential buildings distributed on either side of the waterway.
History
The town began in 1375 with the founding of an Augustinian friary and later became a garrison settlement under Lord Tyrawley. Its location on the river made it an important trading point through the centuries.
Culture
The name Ballina comes from the Irish words meaning "mouth of the river," reflecting its location where the Moy meets the bay. The town remains a social hub where locals gather at pubs and shops that line the main streets.
Practical
As a regional center, the town offers good shopping, medical services, and schools with direct connections to Dublin. Visitors can easily find accommodation and food, plus good access to nearby natural attractions.
Did you know?
Near the railway station stands a prehistoric dolmen connected to an old legend about brothers and a seventh-century bishop. The site reveals Bronze Age remains and draws visitors interested in early Irish history.
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