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Ballina
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3. Ballina is the largest town in Mayo.
It has a population of over 10,000 people.
It was founded by Lord Tyrawley in 1723.
The Ballina settlement was originally called
Beleek and existed before the 18th century.
4. PARISH
What is the name of our parish?
Ballina is situated in Kilmoremoy Parish
5. WHERE IS BALLINA SITUATED?
Can we name our local mountains?
Ballina rests on the Moy plain with the Ox
mountains to the east and Nephin to the
west.
6. THE QUAY
Ballina town developed as a small sea port.
The town expanded when the Quay was built
in 1836.
It explorted live stock to Great Britain.
The Quay is now primarily used for pleasure
boats.
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8. The Quay, Bunree and Ardnaree are the
oldest parts of Ballina.
They were originally part of Co. Sligo until
1898.
9. MARKET TOWN
A castle was later built in Ballina.
Ballina developed as a market town.
Lord Baron established the linen industry.
He also increased trade in the town by
setting up fairs and markets.
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11. BRIDGE
The Bridge was built in the 19th century.
The town then was built up the other side of
the Moy.
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16. STREETS
Can you name any of the streets in Ballina?
Pearse Street
Tone Street
Lord Edwards Street
O’ Rahilly Street
17. STREETS
When the Irish free state was established
many of Ballina’s street names were
changed to honour those patriots killed
during the struggle.
Knox street was changed to Pearse street.
Gore Street was changed to Lord Edward
Street.
Arran Street to Tone street.
King Street to O’ Rahilly Street.
