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Ballaghaderreen is a busy Cathedral town
of approximately 2000 population situated on the Mayo/Roscommon
border close to the Lung River.
Historically it has been the gateway to the
West. Dillon House on the Square was the ancestral home of
John Blake, John & James Dillon, major figures in Irish
political life. It is now the headquarters of the Western
Development Commission. Beside it is the Headquarters and
Administrative Offices of The Border, Midland and Western Region.
In keeping with the whole area which is famed for the richness
of its archaeological and historical heritage, St. Nathy's
College, now a large, very modern Secondary School, is built
around a British Military Barracks dating to 1798. Situated
in a river valley and surrounded by hills with captivating
views it has proved to be the inspiration for a large and
vibrant colony of artists.
As you approach Ballaghaderreen from the
east, you pass the home of The First President of Ireland,
Dr. Douglas Hyde, after whom a very successful annual Conference
on Irish History is held together with a School of Traditional
Irish Music, Song & Dance and from the front of the Hyde
Interpretive Centre one gets their first view of the scenery
and the landscape that has inspired generations of great Irish
people.
With the friendliest of people, excellent
food and accommodation together with the abundance of natural
leisure facilities Ballaghaderreen is a place to visit and
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| Market Street/Charlestown Road Area Reunion 2009 |
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| We are organising a reunion for the above, on the weekend of July 17th – 19th 2009 |
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| 14th Annual Dr. Douglas Hyde Summer School of Traditional Music |
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| Full Programme of Concerts, Recitals, Seisiúns, Busking Competition, Tours etc |
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Brusna School - Pupils (Old and New)

Wanted: Photographs, Articles, Stories and items of interest for inclusion in a book concerning the history of Brusna Church, School and Area, to be published in Autumn 2009. Photographs will be copied and returned.
Tel: 09498 60009 Email: brusnans@gmail.com |
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| Meet You Here Art Gallery exhibits a wide selection of works from artists including: B.ROLL, Dara Ennis, Rosemary Gallagher, Mary Crowe and many more... |
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| Ballaghaderreen Cathedral |
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| Want to learn more about the origins of the Ballaghaderreen Cathedral? |
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| Launch of Book "Going Away" |
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| The theme of emigration has been covered many times in broad brush strokes: in books, plays and on television and radio. In this book we take a bird’s eye view of the local scene |
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| Ballaghaderreen Farmers Market |
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| Find out what's happening at the Ballaghaderreen Farmers Market |
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| Ballaghaderreen Wins County Final |
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| Ballaghadereen are County Champions 2008 view the online gallery of this great win |
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| The Episcopal Ordination of Brendan Kelly as Bishop
of Achonry |
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| The Ordination of Brendan Kelly took place on Sunday
12.02.08 |
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MOLLOYS LIFESTYLE PHARMACY
New Street
Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon
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FAMILY COUNSELLING & THERAPY CENTRE
Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen
Director: Ethna O'Grady, B.Sc., MPS, HDE
Tel: 09498 61000
e-mail: ethnaogrady@eircom.net
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Durkin's Lounge, Bar Restaurant & Accommodation
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Ballaghaderreen
Business Park
For Sale or Lease
Prime 95% Tax designated commercial/retail units on C.1
acre sites
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