Ballina (County Mayo) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Mayo, Ireland
About Ballina (County Mayo)
In 1798 the United Irishmen sought to reform and free Ireland along the lines of revolutionary America and France. Rebellion broke out in May, with the promise of French military backing, but promptly flopped. It only took hold inCounty Wexford, but the rebels could never break out of this enclave, and after six weeks they were crushed. So it was already too little, too late when a French expeditionary force landed at Killala in August - but they took the British completely off guard, captured Ballina and Castlebar, and marched on across Mayo for eleven days before being encircled. The French surrendered while the Irish were hacked down where they stood. So although this was just a brief coda to the main rebellion, 1798 has passed into legend as "The Year of the French". There was a final
Top Attractions in Ballina (County Mayo)
Explore the best things to see and do in Ballina (County Mayo):
- ★Céide Fields
- ★North Mayo Heritage Centre
Where to Eat in Ballina (County Mayo)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crockets Quay Bistro
- 🍴Dillons
Where to Stay in Ballina (County Mayo)
- 🏨Ballina Manor Hotel
- 🏨Belleek Castle
- 🏨Belleek Park
- 🏨Enniscoe House
- 🏨Great National Hotel
- 🏨Ice House
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