Ballyness
Townland in Ulster, Ireland
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Ballyness (Irish: Baile an Easa, meaning 'townland of the waterfall') is a townland in the parish of Cloughaneely in the north west of County Donegal. Its Irish name is Baile an Easa meaning town of the waterfall.[1] It is known for its salmon fishing at the bawann pool.
Ballyness
Baile an Easa | |
|---|---|
Townland | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| County | County Donegal |
Oyster farming
In 2019, 14 licenses were granted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to begin oyster farming at Ballyness Bay.[2][3] Over 5,000 people signed a petition organised by local campaign group Save Ballyness Bay, to protest the decision.[3]
