Bellavary (Irish: Béal Átha Bhearaigh),[2] more widely known as Ballyvary, is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. It is situated on the N5 between Swinford and Castlebar (11 kilometres (7 mi) north-east of the latter), close to Foxford and the River Moy. At the 2016 Census, Ballyvary had a population of 159. It stands where the River Moy, the railway and the N5 converge. It is a townland in the Parish of Keelogues.
Bellavary (Ballyvary)
Béal Átha Bhearaigh | |
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Village | |
Bellavary (Ballyvary) Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 53°53′37″N 9°08′57″W | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Connacht |
County | County Mayo |
Elevation | 62 m (203 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | 159 |
Irish Grid Reference | M244943 |
Ballyvary railway station opened on 19 June 1894, but finally closed on 17 June 1963.[3]
Bellavary's soccer team, the Ballyvary Blue Bombers, have been playing in the Mayo League since 1986 and today field teams at underage and junior levels.[4]
Ballyvary Hurling Club was formed in 2005.
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