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Ballygawley, County Sligo

Village in County Sligo, Ireland

Village in County Sligo, Ireland

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Ballygawley () is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. It is located close to Union Wood and neighbouring town land Collooney and is situated approximately 9 km south of Sligo town and near the main Sligo-Dublin road, the N4. The Ó Dálaigh family, referenced in the town's Irish name, were professional poets active in Ireland during the Middle Ages.

Sport

The hotel and golf course set around the ruins of the ancient castle Castle Dargan was opened in Ballygawley in 2005. The golf course was designed by Darren Clarke and is set in 170 acre of mature woodlands.

Places of interest

Ballygawley Mountains, a low mountain range which is an extension of the Ox Mountains include hills called Calliach a' Bhéara, Sliabh Deane, Sliabh Dargan and Aghamore Far. All these four have cairns at their summits. The hills are composed of a metamorphic rock called psammitic paragneiss. Near to Calliach a' Bhéara is a monument consisting of three stones, known locally as The Thief, the Boy and the Cow (Cloch a' Ghadai).

Ballygawley village has two pubs and two shops. One is connected with a petrol station. It also has a hairdresser and a post office. On the outskirts of the village there are two hotels, one being Castle Dargan with a golf course and spa, and Markree Castle with an archery range and stables.

References

References

  1. (August 2023). "Census 2022 – F1015 Population". [[Central Statistics Office (Ireland).
  2. A. D. Mills, 2003, ''A Dictionary of British Place-Names'', Oxford University Press
  3. "Castle Dargan Estate Ballygawley Co Sligo". ireland-guide.com.
  4. [http://www.discoverireland.com/gb/ireland-places-to-go/placefinder/b/ballygawley-sligo/ Ballygawley – Sligo] {{webarchive. link. (2008-01-11)
  5. (2005). "Archaeological inventory of County Sligo". Government Stationery Office, Dublin.
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