Ballinea or Ballina (Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning 'mouth of the ford'),[1] is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] It is located to the west of Mullingar,[2] on the R390 road. The Royal Canal flows through the village, with the Ballinea Bridge being used to cross to the western side.[3]
Ballinea
Béal an Átha | |
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![]() Ballinea Bridge over the Royal Canal | |
![]() ![]() Ballinea Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 53°30′25″N 7°25′09″W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | County Westmeath |
Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Irish Grid Reference | N384509 |
The nearest primary school is St Kenny National School which is 1.4 km away.[citation needed]
The Royal Canal Way and Athlone to Mullingar Cycleway are accessible via Ballinea Bridge.[citation needed] There is also a children's playground near the bridge.[citation needed]
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County town: Mullingar | ||
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