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Ballina

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Ballina

Ballina is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Crossmolina, 53km from Benbulben.

Ballina is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 10,087, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballina sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballina to your route.

About Ballina

Ballina ( bal-ə-NA; Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning 'mouth of the ford') is a town in north County Mayo, Ireland. It lies at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay, in the Moy valley and civil parish of Kilmoremoy, with the Ox Mountains to the east and the Nephin Mountains to the west. The town occupies two

Read more baronies; Tirawley on the west bank of the River Moy, and Tireragh, a barony within County Sligo, on its east banks. At the 2022 census, the population of Ballina was 10,556.

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Ballina offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ballina located?

Ballina is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1167 latitude, -9.1667 longitude.

What is the population of Ballina?

Ballina has a population of approximately 10,087 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
10,087
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.1167, -9.1667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Ballina

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Downpatrick Head

A wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Croagh Patrick

Ireland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Benbulben

A distinctive flat-topped table mountain rising over the Sligo countryside, immortalised by poet W.B. Yeats.

53 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Gleniff Horseshoe

Six-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ballina

  • 26 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.
  • 51 kmCroagh PatrickIreland's holiest mountain at 764 metres, where St Patrick is said to have fasted for 40 days, with sweeping views over Clew Bay.
  • 59 kmGleniff HorseshoeSix-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.
  • 61 kmMullaghmore HeadA dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.
  • 64 kmDoolough ValleyBrooding mountain pass on the R335 between Louisburgh and Delphi where dark Doo Lough fills the valley floor between Mweelrea and the Sheeffry Hills. A stone cross remembers the 1849 Famine death march along this road.
  • 66 kmSlieve League CliffsAmong the highest sea cliffs in Europe at nearly 600 metres, far less crowded than the Cliffs of Moher and even more dramatic.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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