Ballywilliam
Ballywilliam (historically also Ballyliam, from Irish: Baile Liam, meaning "Liam's settlement")[1] is a village in the west of County Wexford, Ireland. The nearest town is New Ross. The village sits on the R731 road.
Ballywilliam Baile Liam | |
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Village | |
.jpg) Pub in Ballywilliam | |
  Ballywilliam Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°27′11″N 6°51′55″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Wexford |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Area code(s) | 051 |
History
The village once had its own railway station, which was closed in 1963. Ballywilliam Railway Station was the first railway station in County Wexford. It opened in 1862.[2]
Ballywilliam R.I.C. Barracks was burned during the Irish War of Independence, on 5 April 1920.
Amenities
Today, the village contains an agricultural cooperative, two pubs, and a Grda Station.[3][4] Ballywilliam also contains a shop/petrol station.
Sport
Ballywilliam is home to Shelburne United AFC,[5] a local soccer club that competes in the Wexford and District League, the Wexford and District Schoolboys' League and Wexford and District Women's and Schoolgirls' League.
References
- Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)
- http://www.railbrit.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf
- Garda Station telephone numbers Wexford/Wicklow Division
- Dáil Debate - 2 April 2003
- Shelburne United. "Shelburne United AFC Official Website". Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
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