Ballina

This article is about Ballina, the town in Co. Mayo, Ireland. See also: Ballina, New South Wales.

Ballina Béal an Átha

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WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54.1167° N 9.1667° W Irish Grid Reference G240192
Town Population:	9,478 (2002)
Rural Population:	1,087 (2002)
Elevation:	7m
County:	Mayo
Province:	Connacht

Ballina (Béal an Átha in Irish), is the second largest town in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. It lies at the mouth of the River Moy near the northern Atlantic coast of the province of Connacht. Ballina's location favours salmon fishing, and one of the best spots, the Ridge Pool, is situated in the heart of the town.

St Murdach's Cathedral on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina

Ballina is the terminus of a railway route from Dublin.

The town has some notable architecture, including the 15th-century Moyne Abbey, and St Muredach's Cathedral. Outside Ballina, on a small hill to the west, stands a dolmen, thought to have been erected 4000 years ago.

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Ballina's GAA club team, Stephenites won the All-Ireland Club Championship 2005.

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