Ballinea | |
Native Name: | Irish: Béal an Átha |
Native Name Lang: | ga |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name3: | County Westmeath |
Subdivision Type3: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Leinster |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Subdivision Name: | Ireland |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ireland |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map: | Ireland |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | -1 |
Blank Name: | Irish Grid Reference |
Coordinates: | 53.507°N -7.4192°W |
Timezone1 Dst: | IST (WEST) |
Utc Offset1: | +0 |
Timezone1: | WET |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Ballinea or Ballina,[1] is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] It is located to the west of Mullingar,[2] on the R390 road. The Royal Canal flows through the village, with the Ballinea Bridge being used to cross to the western side.[3]
The nearest primary school is St Kenny National School which is 1.4 km away.
The Royal Canal Way and Athlone to Mullingar Cycleway are accessible via Ballinea Bridge. There is also a children's playground near the bridge.