'''Ballina''' is in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the river Moy near the mouth of Killala bay. It is often used as a jumping point to the Ceide Fields and the west Mayo and south Sligo areas, however the town itself represents a fine base.
Get in
Ballina can be reached most easily from Knock airport which is located approximately 35 miles away via car. Trains also run from Dublin via a connection from the Westport line, the journey takes 4 hours. Train timetables are located [http://www.irishrail.ie/home/ here].
Get around
Ballina is small enough to get around by foot.
See
'''Ridge Pool''' one of the best salmon fishing locations in Europe.
Do
Walk in Belleek Woods, perfect at any time of year.
Buy
Eat
'''Crocketts''' is an excellent bar and restaurant located in the Quay area.
'''Quattro''' located in the center of town on Pearse St.
Drink
There are no shortage of pubs located in Ballina and it is impossible not to find exactly what you are looking for.
'''Crockets on The Quay''', an award winning bar, boasts an excellent restaurant and bar bites and a very busy weekend bar. The bar is comfortable and is divided into three sections, a front 'cosy' bar, which is older, a middle bar where you can talk (and be heard) over the music and a large back bar containing a small dance floor. Crockets is a modern and comfortable bar and despite winning all Ireland Dining Pub of the Year and the Traditional Pub of the Year awards, you will not find any traditional music.
'''Doherty's''' is a traditional fisherman's pub located beside the Ham bridge on Bridge Street. Friendly, quiet and relaxed - the pub boasts an working angling shop on the opposite side of the bar.
Sleep
[http://www.redriverlodgebnb.com Red River Lodge] - Family run Bed and Breakfast accommodation ideally located on the North County Mayo / West County Sligo border just 5km from Ballina and close to the beautiful seaside resort of Enniscrone.
'''Mount Falcon Hotel''' is located on a charming 19th century estate on the Dublin road. A re-developed luxury hotel is due to open in June 2006. [http://www.mountfalcon.com/hotel.htm]
'''Downhill Hotel''' long established hotel just on the outskirts of Ballina. [http://www.downhillhotel.ie]
'''Downhill Inn''' cheaper inn type accommodation, located on the Sligo road.[http://www.downhillhotel.ie].
'''Ramada Hotels''' are currently developing a 75 bedroom hotel, also located on the outskirts, with plans to open in 2007
'''The Ridgepool Hotel''' is centrally located on the banks of the river Moy near the town center.
Get out