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Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland
Ballina is the largest town in County Mayo with a population of approx 7,000 people and this modern town is a thriving commercial and tourist venue.
Fishing
Probably best known for it's fishing River Moy and Ridge Pool, it is one of the most famous salmon angling destinations in the world.
It offers a wide variety of enjoyable angling to suit all levels from the amateur angler to the serious fisherman.
The average annual salmon rod catch recorded on the River Moy during the last ten years is 7,360 fish.
Ballina Street Festival
This annual Festival combines a huge effort from the Ballina business and private community alike and attracts thousands of visitors to the town each year. Locals and visitors are entertained to a week-long extravaganza of fun, competitions, music and pageant.
Heritage Day, one of the Festival's best known highlights, sees Ballina step back in time to display the costumes, crafts, culture and activities of traditional Ireland and an era long gone from the modern bustling world of today.
Local Attractions
- 18-hole parkland Golf Course
- Swimming Pool
- Pitch & Putt
- Western Way walking route
- North Mayo Sculpture Trail
- Horse Riding
- Sandy Beaches
- Annual Agricultural Show