Balla
Ireland · ConnaughtIE
Village in Connacht, Ireland
Balla is a village in County Mayo, Ireland on the N60 National secondary road, the main road between Castlebar and Claremorris. The economy of the village survives mainly on passing trade, from the busy N60 which carries over 7,000 vehicles through the village every day. It is notable for its round tower. The village is in a townland and civil parish of the same name. It used to be a significant shop and market centre. It fell into decline and lost its railway station, but has enjoyed something of a revival as a residential area for people working in Castlebar.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 671
- Coordinates
- 53.803, -9.129
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 118 m
Overview of Balla
In Connaught, Ireland, Balla stands out as a small settlement. With 671 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture.
Things to do in Balla
Culture in Balla
(1)On the culture side, Balla offers Towers. It is a direct read of Balla's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Access Balla through a larger town in Connaught; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin.
Similar destinations
Places near Balla that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balla known for?
- Balla is mainly a destination for culture, set in Connaught, Ireland with around 671 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Balla?
- You can plan around Towers in Balla. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Balla located?
- Administratively, Balla sits in Connaught, Ireland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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