Ballon, County Carlow
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| Ballon Balana |
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| Irish grid reference S832661 |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | County Carlow | |
| Elevation: | 103m | |
| Population (2002) - Town: - Environs: |
284 466 |
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| Website: www.ballonvillage.com | ||
Ballon (Irish: Balana) is a village in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located on the N80 road near Carlow Town.
The village has two pubs, Joe Doyle's and Kavanagh's Lounge, both on the Main Street in the centre of the village. Nolan's stonecutter and monumental works are also situated on the main street.
There is a Primary School and Community Hall on the Main Street also, Ballon National School. Beside the Community Hall, there is a Credit Union, which is relatively new. A playschool/kindergarten is also situated near there.
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[edit] Ballon Hill
Only about 450 feet above sea level, it provides extensive views of the extensive lowlands of the region. Geologically the hill is of granite covered by limestone.
[edit] People
Ballon has produced several Irish celebrities including 'Iron Fists' Joe Roche, the former Commonwealth Games curling champion.
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