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Ballina famous for its hospitality  CO.
MAYO’S largest town is Ballina — home of the famous River
Moy.
It boasts a rich variety of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs and is famous
for its hospitality and excellent accommodation base.
Among Ballina’s key visitor attractions are the ruins of Moyne Abbey,
Rosserk Friary dating back to the 15th century and the impressive St.
Muredach’s Cathedral which stands imposingly on the banks of the
River Moy.
The River Moy is internationally-acknowledged as an exceptional salmon
fishery producing several thousand salmon to the rod annually.
The famous Ridge Pool — a salmon anglers paradise — is located
in the heart of the town.
Ballina is the home of the past President of Ireland Mary Robinson and
the favourite fishing retreat of the Republic of Ireland’s ex-soccer
Manager Jack Charlton.
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