Ballymahon

Ballymahon

Infobox Irish Place
name = Ballymahon
gaeilge = Baile Uí Mhatháin
crest

motto = Is glas iad na cnoic i bhfad uainn.
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pin coords = left: 40px; top: 82px
north coord = 53.566667
west coord = 7.766667
Irish grid = N155571
area =
elevation = 82 m
province = Leinster
county = County Longford
town pop = 1,797
rural pop =
census yr = 2006
web = www.longfordcoco.ie
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Ballymahon ( _ga. Baile Uí Mhatháin) is a small town on the River Inny in the southern part of County Longford, Ireland. It is located at the junction of the N55 National secondary road and the R392 regional road. Ballymahon derives its name from Gaelic Baile Mathuna Town of Mahon. Mahon was a southern chieftain, the elder brother of Brian Boru, who fought a battle in the vicinity of Ballymahon at Shrule, in Irish Sruaith Fhuil, River of Blood. Mahon defeated O'Rourke of Cavan at this Battle and laid claim to lands in the area. Hence the town of Mahon originated.

Geography

The River Inny, a tributary of the River Shannon, flows westwards through Ballymahon in the direction of Lough Ree.

Buildings of note

* Ballymahon Market House is a 3 bay 2 story building currently used as a library.
* There is a large two storey building on the Mostrim Road which was the home of Irish burlesque in the late 19th century.

Transport & communications

* Ballymahon is on the N55 road, a major route leading from Athlone, about 12 kilometres to the south, towards Belfast and Northern Ireland. The county town of Longford lies about 15 kilometres to the north-west.

People

*It was the home of the writer Mary Flynn, author of the well-known children's book "Cornelius Rabbit of Tang"Fact|date=November 2007
* It was also the home of the 19th century patriotic poet John Keegan "Leo" Casey.Fact|date=November 2007
* The author Oliver Goldsmith was born in the nearby townland of Pallas.

Culture & sport

* Ballymahon is home to the Bog Lane Theatre.
* The Ballymahon Scout Troup are active in the area.
* The town has a Gaelic Athletic Association Gaelic football club.
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ee also

*List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
*Market Houses in the Republic of Ireland

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/ballymahongaa Official Ballymahon Gaelic Athletic Club Website]
* [http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband/#lon=-7.767162&lat=53.566618&mag=6 Location Map]


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