Ballina is a large town in the north east of Co Mayo. It's situated at the mouth of the River Moy, which is renowned for exceptionally good salmon fishing. This brings many visitors to the town, and those who happen to be around in July are comprehensively entertained by the annual ten-day Ballina Salmon Festival. It brings the community together in a colourful programme of singing, dancing, arts, crafts and culture, culminating in a fireworks display. Ballina is a lively town with excellent shopping in major chains and fascinating small specialist shops. There are some fine restaurants, and a range of welcoming pubs where customers may enjoy traditional Irish music, live bands or discos. The Ballina Arts Centre, meanwhile, has been operating in temporary premises while upgrading its building to include exciting new facilities, and the Clarke Museum, housed in a former bank, exhibits an absorbing collection of local documents and memorabilia. Ballina boasts several unforgettable landmarks, from its two traffic bridges and its new, fishing-rod-shaped pedestrian bridge to the Humbert Monument (a statue depicting Mother Ireland) and the towering spire of St Muredach's Cathedral. Interesting historical sights include the Dolmen of the Four Maols, the ruins of the 15th Century Moyne Abbey, and the town's many listed buildings.
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Places to Stay near Ballina
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (159.31 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
The Ugadale Cottages (162.97 miles)
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (165.41 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Craigard House Hotel (166.76 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Portpatrick Hotel (168.39 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (168.60 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (168.60 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (170.44 miles)
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel invests the charm and romance of an 1815 functioning lighthouse with the comforts of a small, very unique, luxury hotel and restaurant.
The Lighthouse is a listed 'A' building of major national importance. ... More | visit website
Gigha Hotel (171.86 miles)
The Swan Inn (172.71 miles)
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