'''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