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'''Ballindine''' ({{Irish place name|Baile an Daighin|Town of the Fortress}}) is a [[village]] in [[County Mayo]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is located along the [[Western Railway Corridor]], 6.5&nbsp;km (4 ml) south of [[Claremorris]]. The [[N17 road (Ireland)|N17]] route passes through the village, carrying over 10,000 vehicles daily, and it connects to the [[R328 road (Ireland)|R328 road]] on the south side of town.<ref>{{cite web
'''Ballindine''' ({{Irish place name|Baile an Daighin|Town of the Fortress}}) is a [[village]] in [[County Mayo]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is located along the [[Western Railway Corridor]], 6.5&nbsp;km (4&nbsp;miles) south of [[Claremorris]]. The [[N17 road (Ireland)|N17 road]] passes through the village, carrying over 10,000 vehicles daily, and it connects to the [[R328 road (Ireland)|R328 road]] on the south side of town.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.nra.ie/NetworkManagement/TrafficCounts/TrafficCounterData/html/N17-15.htm
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|title=NRA Traffic Counter Data
|title=NRA Traffic Counter Data
|publisher=[[National Roads Authority]]
|publisher=[[National Roads Authority]]
|accessdate=2009-01-28
|accessdate=2009-01-28
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The village will be bypassed as part of the Claremorris-Tuam dual-carriageway which is in the early stages of planning.<ref>{{cite web
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The village will be bypassed as part of the Claremorris–Tuam dual-carriageway which is in the early stages of planning.<ref>{{cite web
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|title=N17 Tuam to Claremorris
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==Areas of interest==
==Areas of interest==
The remains of a possible fort are located in a field next to the [[National school (Ireland)|National School]]. Folklore states that Ballindine got its name from this fort - "Baile an Daingin" meaning "Town of the Fortress" and that the [[souterrain]], just outside it, was connected underground to the ruins of the old church in Cloonmore about 2&nbsp;km (2 ml) to the east and also to the ruins of the old church in Garryduff, 5&nbsp;km (3 ml) west.
The remains of a possible fort are located in a field next to the [[National school (Ireland)|National School]]. Folklore states that Ballindine got its name from this fort—''Baile an Daingin'' meaning "Town of the Fortress" and that the [[souterrain]], just outside it, was connected underground to the ruins of the old church in Cloonmore about 2&nbsp;km (1.25&nbsp;miles) to the east and also to the ruins of the old church in Garryduff, 5&nbsp;km (3&nbsp;miles) west.

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[[File:Ballindinemayo.JPG|left|thumb|Ballindine.]]
Ballindine is in the Roman Catholic parish of Kilvine. Church records are held at the South Mayo Family Research Centre in [[Ballinrobe]]. Old school records dating to the 1800s are held in the present National School.
Ballindine is in the Roman Catholic parish of Kilvine. Church records are held at the South Mayo Family Research Centre in [[Ballinrobe]]. Old school records dating to the 1800s are held in the present National School. Newtown Ballindine is the residence of GAA star ''Strong'' John Heneghan. Henegan was a midfielder for Davitts GAA until his early retirement due to work commitments with the RTÉ series, Crimecall.
Newtown Ballindine is the renowned residence of famous GAA star ''Strong'' John Heneghan,John who was a Mainstay in midfield for Davitts Gaa until his forced early retirement due to work commitments with the RTÉ factual and informitive series ''crimecall''


==Local events==
==Local events==
The village has had a monthly cattle and sheep fair since the 1960s and the Ballindine September fair was well known in West of Ireland. The July fair was also called 'The Gooseberry Fair' and Ballindine honoured this tradition with an annual 'Gooseberry Festival' up until 2002.
The village has had a monthly cattle and sheep fair since the 1960s and the Ballindine September fair was well known in West of Ireland. The July fair was also called 'The Gooseberry Fair' and Ballindine honoured this tradition with an annual 'Gooseberry Festival' until 2002.


==Western Alzheimers Foundation==
==Western Alzheimer's Foundation==
The Western [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]] Foundation which promotes awareness of the disease is headquartered in Ballindine.
The Western [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]] Foundation which promotes awareness of the disease is headquartered in Ballindine.
[[File:Ballindineaccordion.JPG|left|thumb|The accordion-like structure in Ballindine, which has become a symbol of the village.]]


==Sport==
==Sport==
The Ballindine [[Gaelic footballer]]s join with [[Irishtown, County Mayo|Irishtown]] to form the Davitts team who play in red and black. Davitts is currently playing in Division 1B league and Intermediate Championship.Ballindine as said above in ''areas of interest'' is home to the one and only, the bull, the manhorse, Enda 'The Bomber' Conway SCAN!!! A huge prospect at underage level with the ability to solo coming at the age of 17. A nephew of the great Domonic Conway, Enda was lured to the prospect of playing a professional sport thru the medium of Rugby. He now plys his trade with Corinthians in Galway and with UCD whilst studying also for his dream of becoming a town planner. A Laochra Gaol episode on his short Gaa career is to follow in the future.
The Ballindine [[Gaelic footballer]]s join with [[Irishtown, County Mayo|Irishtown]] to form the Davitts team who play in red and black. Davitts is currently playing in Division 1B league and Intermediate Championship. Ballindine is home to the Enda Conway. He plays for Corinthians in Galway and with UCD.


==People==
==People==
*[[Pat Rabbitte]], former leader of the [[Labour Party (Ireland)|Labour Party]] was born in Woodstock, a townland near the village, and still owns a family home there.
*[[Pat Rabbitte]], former leader of the [[Labour Party (Ireland)|Labour Party]] was born in Woodstock, a townland near the village, and still owns a family home there.
*Sabina Coyne, actress and wife of the [[President of Ireland]], [[Michael D. Higgins]], is a native of Cloonrane,<ref>[http://www.westernpeople.ie/news/ojkfaucwoj/ Mayo well represented at presidential inauguration] ''The Western People'', 2011-11-16.</ref> a [[townland]] in [[County Galway]]<ref>[http://www.logainm.ie/21894.aspx Cloonrane] Placenames Database of Ireland. retrieved: 2011-12-29.</ref> one kilometre south of Ballindine.


==Transport==
==Transport==
*[[Ballindine railway station]] was opened on 30 April 1894, and closed on 17 June 1963<ref>{{cite web | title=Ballindine station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | accessdate=2007-09-10}}</ref>
*[[Ballindine railway station]] was opened on 30 April 1894, and closed on 17 June 1963<ref>{{cite web | title=Ballindine station | work=Railscot - Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | accessdate=2007-09-10}}</ref>

==Pictures==
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|Ballindineaccordion.JPG|Outdoor sculpture in Ballindine|Outdoor sculpture in Ballindine
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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 21:37, 29 January 2012

Ballindine
Baile an Daighin
Town
CountryIreland
ProvinceConnacht
CountyCounty Mayo
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Urban
297
 • Rural
814
Time zoneUTC+0 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Irish Grid ReferenceM369689

Ballindine (Irish: Baile an Daighin, meaning 'Town of the Fortress') is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. It is located along the Western Railway Corridor, 6.5 km (4 miles) south of Claremorris. The N17 road passes through the village, carrying over 10,000 vehicles daily, and it connects to the R328 road on the south side of town.[1] The village will be bypassed as part of the Claremorris–Tuam dual-carriageway which is in the early stages of planning.[2]

Areas of interest

The remains of a possible fort are located in a field next to the National School. Folklore states that Ballindine got its name from this fort—Baile an Daingin meaning "Town of the Fortress" and that the souterrain, just outside it, was connected underground to the ruins of the old church in Cloonmore about 2 km (1.25 miles) to the east and also to the ruins of the old church in Garryduff, 5 km (3 miles) west.

Ballindine is in the Roman Catholic parish of Kilvine. Church records are held at the South Mayo Family Research Centre in Ballinrobe. Old school records dating to the 1800s are held in the present National School. Newtown Ballindine is the residence of GAA star Strong John Heneghan. Henegan was a midfielder for Davitts GAA until his early retirement due to work commitments with the RTÉ series, Crimecall.

Local events

The village has had a monthly cattle and sheep fair since the 1960s and the Ballindine September fair was well known in West of Ireland. The July fair was also called 'The Gooseberry Fair' and Ballindine honoured this tradition with an annual 'Gooseberry Festival' until 2002.

Western Alzheimer's Foundation

The Western Alzheimer's Foundation which promotes awareness of the disease is headquartered in Ballindine.

Sport

The Ballindine Gaelic footballers join with Irishtown to form the Davitts team who play in red and black. Davitts is currently playing in Division 1B league and Intermediate Championship. Ballindine is home to the Enda Conway. He plays for Corinthians in Galway and with UCD.

People

Transport

Pictures

See also


References

  1. ^ "NRA Traffic Counter Data". National Roads Authority. Retrieved 2009-01-28. [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "N17 Tuam to Claremorris". National Roads Authority. Retrieved 2009-01-28. [dead link‍]
  3. ^ Mayo well represented at presidential inauguration The Western People, 2011-11-16.
  4. ^ Cloonrane Placenames Database of Ireland. retrieved: 2011-12-29.
  5. ^ "Ballindine station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-09-10.
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