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Bookmark or Share- Ballyshannon Heritage Town | Places to See - Go Visit DonegalBallyshannon plays host to one of Ireland’s longest running folk festivals called the Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional music festival. Ballyshannon meaning The Mouth of Seannachs ford is stiuated at the mouth of the River Erne in south Donegal.
- History of Ballyshannon - ballyshannonmuseumBallyshannon, one of the oldest towns in Ireland, traces its roots back to ancient times. The area was originally known as Áth Seanaigh, meaning “Ford of Seannach,” a strategic crossing point on the River Erne.
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Ballyshannon (2025) - TripadvisorThings to Do in Ballyshannon, Ireland: See Tripadvisor's 2,136 traveler reviews and photos of Ballyshannon tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Ballyshannon. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Ballyshannon: Things to do, Food + Pubs (2025) - The Irish Road TripFinely plonked on the banks of the River Erne, Ballyshannon tends to get overlooked by many visiting the area, with some tourists stopping off in nearby Bundoran instead while en route to Donegal. However, this ancient town has an awful lot going for it, once you take the time to look!
- Ballyshannon - WikipediaBallyshannon (Irish: Béal Átha Seanaidh, meaning 'the mouth of Seannach's ford') [8] is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located at the southern end of the county where the N3 from Dublin ends and the N15 crosses the River Erne. Incorporated in 1613, it is one of the oldest towns in Ireland. [9][10]
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