Ballymahon
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Ballymahon (Baile Uí Mhatháin in Irish) is a small town in the southern part of County Longford, Ireland.
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[edit] Demographics
The population was 827 at the time of the 2002 Census of Population.
[edit] Geography
The river Inny, a tributary of the river Shannon, flows westwards through Ballymahon in the direction of Lough Ree.
[edit] 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.
[edit] People
- It was the home of the writer Mary Flynn, author of the well-known children's book Cornelius Rabbit of Tang
- It was also the home of the 19th century patriotic poet John Keegan "Leo" Casey.
- The author Oliver Goldsmith was born in the nearby townland of Pallas.
[edit] 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 Football club.
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