Ballinea
Village in County Westmeath, Ireland
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Ballinea or Ballina (Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning 'mouth of the ford'),[1] is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland.[1] It is 5 km west of Mullingar town centre,[2] on the R390 road. The Royal Canal flows through the village, with the Ballinea Bridge being used to cross to the western side.[3]
Ballinea
Béal an Átha | |
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Village | |
Ballinea Bridge over the Royal Canal | |
  Ballinea Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°30′25″N 7°25′09″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Westmeath |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | N384509 |
Amenities
The nearest primary school is St Kenny National School which is 1.4 km away.[citation needed]
The Royal Canal Way and Athlone to Mullingar Cycleway are accessible via Ballinea Bridge.[citation needed] There is also a children's playground near the bridge.[citation needed]
