Ballinakill, County Galway Explained

Ballinakill
Pushpin Map:Ireland
Location:County Galway.
Coords:53.5561°N -9.9569°W
Oceans:Atlantic Ocean.
Countries:Ireland
Islands:Roeillaun

Ballinakill is a natural harbour near the town of Letterfrack in County Galway in Ireland.[1]

The harbour includes a number of islands such as Roeillaun (Red Island). Fish in this harbour include salmon, pollock and mackerel. A trip on a glass bottomed boat allows visitors to view the wildlife and scenery. A small museum (Oceans Alive) helps visitors to find out more about the area and its history. The harbour can be reached by turning towards Tully Cross at Letterfrack from the N59. Ballinakill is the final home and resting place of the Jacobite "Strong Ned" O'Flaherty.

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References

  1. Web site: Ballinakill & Derrybrien. clonfertdiocese.ie. en-gb. 2019-03-25.