Bellavary
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.
Bellavary Béal Átha Bhearaigh | |
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Village | |
.jpg) Entering Ballyvary on the N5 | |
  Bellavary 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 |
Transport
Bellavary railway station opened on 19 June 1894, but finally closed on 17 June 1963.[3]
Sport
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]
References
- "Small Area Population Statistics". Census 2016. Central Statistics Office (Ireland). Retrieved 13 May 2020. (detailed population data suppressed for privacy)
- Placenames Database of Ireland: Bellavary/Béal Átha Bhearaigh
- "Ballyvary station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2007.
- "Ballyvary Blue Bombers FC". Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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