Ballina, County Tipperary
Ballina (historically Bellanaha), from Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning "mouth of the ford", is a census town that lies on the River Shannon in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Derg across from its 'twin-town' of Killaloe on the west bank of the lake. The towns are joined by Killaloe Bridge.
Ballina
Béal an Átha | |
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Town | |
Ballina as viewed across Killaloe Bridge, which joins Ballina and Killaloe | |
Ballina Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°48′24″N 8°26′06″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Tipperary |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2016) | 2,632 |
| Irish Grid Reference | R704736 |
The annual Brian Boru Festival takes place in early July each year. A joint celebration between the two towns of the ancient High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, it involves many community-based activities including a hurling match between the teams from both towns.
Ballina has a primary school, Ballina National School, with the nearest secondary school, St. Anne's Community College, present in Killaloe.
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