Ballinagh

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Ballinagh, from the south along the N55
Ballinagh, from the south along the N55

Ballinagh (Irish: Béal Átha na nEach, meaning Entrance to the Ford of the Horses) is a village in County Cavan on the N55 midlands route. Irish: Beal Atha na nEach, (Mouth of the Ford of the Steed) from when Queen Meabh and her men travelled through long ago on their way to battle for the Brown Bull of Cooley. Home of the O'Reilly Clan.

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[edit] Buildings of note

  • Ballinagh Market House is a 5 bay 2 storey building built in 1821 currently derelict
  • Flemings Folly located on a Large hill overlooking the area.

[edit] Sport

  • Ballinagh GAA

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Coordinates: 53°56′N, 7°25′W

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