Shanaghy
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Shanaghy is a townland
to the east of Ballina
in County Mayo
, Ireland
. It is in the parish of Kilmoremoy, and is part of Ardnaree for the purposes of Gaelic Athletic Association
. It begins at the top of Ardnaree and extends eastwards along the main Bonniconlon Road, where it is bordered by the townlands of Mullauns, Rathkip and Behy. The exact border with Rathkip is often quite difficult to define, with the old course of the River Brusna being the boundary. In general, the south bank of the river is Shanaghy, however the course has changed over time and some houses on the South of the River Brusna would be considered Rathkip.
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
to the east of Ballina
Ballina, County Mayo
Ballina is a large town in north County Mayo in Ireland. It lies at the mouth of the River Moy near Killala Bay, in the Moy valley and Parish of Kilmoremoy, with the Ox Mountain range to the east and the Nephin Beg mountains to the west...
in County Mayo
County Mayo
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is in the parish of Kilmoremoy, and is part of Ardnaree for the purposes of Gaelic Athletic Association
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
. It begins at the top of Ardnaree and extends eastwards along the main Bonniconlon Road, where it is bordered by the townlands of Mullauns, Rathkip and Behy. The exact border with Rathkip is often quite difficult to define, with the old course of the River Brusna being the boundary. In general, the south bank of the river is Shanaghy, however the course has changed over time and some houses on the South of the River Brusna would be considered Rathkip.
Ballina Suburb
Much of Shanaghy is now part of the Ballina Urban Area. Indeed, after recent boundary changes much of Shanaghy is also part of the Ballina Town Council Electoral Area. In addition, several housing estates have been built in Shanaghy, serving the expanding housing needs of Ballina. Shanaghy Heights is the most established of these, and has grown over the years. Other estates such as Mossgrove Village have been built beside Ballina Golf Links also.Trivia
- Shanaghy is also the name of a road outside the town of BallymoneyBallymoneyBallymoney is a small town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 9,021 people in the 2001 Census. It is currently served by Ballymoney Borough Council....
. It connects the Vow Road and the BendooraghBendooraghBendooragh is a small village and townland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 2½ miles south west of Ballymoney. In the 2001 Census it had a population of three hundred and three people...
Road. - Shanaghy is also a family name with roots in Lacken, County Cavan