Local knowledge, practical tips, and in-depth guides to help you get the most out of your visit.
A practical guide to salmon fishing on the River Moy at Ballina, from the famous town-centre Ridge Pool to the rest of the Moy Fishery beats, with season, permits and booking.
Read guideDay trips from Ballina into North Mayo and across the Sligo border: Downpatrick Head and the Dún Briste sea stack, the Céide Fields, Enniscrone and Easkey, with drive times and what is actually worth your day.
Read guideA walking route through Ballina's history: St Muredach's Cathedral on the Moy, the free Jackie Clarke Collection, the Quay and Ham area, the Victorian streets, and the 1798 Year of the French connection.
Read guideA guide to eating and drinking in Ballina, County Mayo: riverside restaurants, family-run eateries, cafés for a feed after a day on the river, and the town's traditional pubs.
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