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Ballyhaunis

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Ballyhaunis

Ballyhaunis sits on the route: 20 minutes from Claremorris, 58km from Wild Atlantic Way.

Ballyhaunis is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 2,366, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ballyhaunis 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 Ballyhaunis to your route.

About Ballyhaunis

Ballyhaunis (Irish: Béal Átha hAmhnais, meaning 'ford-mouth of strife') is a town in County Mayo, Ireland. It is at the crossroads of the N60 and N83 National secondary roads and on the railway line linking Dublin to Westport and Ballina. Ballyhaunis is within both the Roman Catholic and civil parishes of Annagh. It

Read more is thought that the town grew up around St Mary's Augustinian Friary (popularly referred to as "the Abbey"), which was founded in 1348, according to local tradition. The town and its hinterland contain a number of megalithic monuments. Farming, private business and industry are the main sources of employment. As of the 2022 census, Ballyhaunis had a population of 2,773.

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Where is Ballyhaunis located?

Ballyhaunis is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7667 latitude, -8.7667 longitude.

What is the population of Ballyhaunis?

Ballyhaunis has a population of approximately 2,366 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,366
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.7667, -8.7667

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 Ballyhaunis

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Wild Atlantic Way

2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard

58 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Ballyhaunis

  • 58 kmWild Atlantic Way2,500 km coastal route along Ireland's rugged western seaboard
  • 59 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.
  • 68 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.
  • 73 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.
  • 74 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.

Driving in Ireland

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

When to drive here

April to October

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