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	4 Bedroom House For Sale in Ballymote, Sligo - ERA Ireland
		Ballymote is identified as the number one satellite town of Sligo, situated 15 miles from Sligo City Centre and 5 minutes from the N4 main Dublin- Sligo Road.
		Ballymote is a strategic rail transport link with its railway station providing a huge asset to the locality which boasts a commuter link to Sligo with 7 round trips per day.
		Ballymote is now a town which provides all local requirements with regard to education, church and crèche facilities.
	www.eraireland.ie /en.cfm/loc/buy/action/view/id/19315.html (311 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ballymote
		Ballymote is a lovely town, which boasts and golf course and a tennis court.
		Ballymote is situated 15 miles south of Sligo Town in an area considered to be the best for coarse fishing in Co. Sligo.
		Ballymote has both bus and rail connections and is the perfect base for touring the North West counties.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ballymote (810 words)

	Ballymote - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ballymote (Baile an Mhóta in Irish) is a town in County Sligo, Ireland.
		The Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg unveiled Ireland's national monument to the Fighting 69th and Michael Corcoran in Ballymote on 22 August 2006.
		Ballymote is also the name of a hamlet located just north of London, Ontario, in Canada.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ballymote (126 words)

	Ballymote - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Ballymote (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1300 Richard de Burgh built a castle in Ballymote, extensive remains of which are still standing.
		Ballymote Castle was an important defensive structure, which changed hands frequently in conflicts between the Irish and the English during the late 16th and 17th centuries.
		The Book of Ballymote (Royal Irish Academy) is a manuscript collection of prose, verse, and stories of historic events, compiled about 1391 in Gaelic; it is also a key to understanding early inscriptions in ogham characters found on many standing stones.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Ballymote (224 words)

	Ballymote travel guide - Wikitravel
		Ballymote (Baila an Mhóta in Irish) [1] is a town in County Sligo, Ireland.
		Ballymote is a growing market town in south County Sligo, in the west of Ireland.
		Ballymote is on the main train line from Dublin to Sligo, with 5 trains daily each way.
	wikitravel.org /en/Ballymote (765 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 536 - 22 May, 2001 - Adjournment Debate. - Conservation Funding.
		Ballymote Community Enterprise Company is committed to building a modern professional museum in Ballymote and is in a position to pledge £300,000 – 10% – towards the total cost of the project.
		Ballymote dates its foundation from the building of this castle by Richard de Burgo, the Red Earl of Ulster, in 1300.
		The company's primary interest and objective in the transport museum concept is the promotion of the environmental, educational, cultural and economic welfare of the Ballymote community, particularly with a view to the creation of much needed employment in the area.
	historical-debates.oireachtas.ie /D/0536/D.0536.200105220018.html (846 words)

	Welcome to Ireland North West-Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ballymote is also located close to Keash Hill and Castle.
		Ballymote has adequate bus and rail connections to cater for those incoming tourists.
		Ballymote Castle was abandoned in the 17th century but now it has been restored and is definitely worth a look.
	www.irelandnorthwest.ie /content.asp?id=102 (173 words)

	Ballymote - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BALLYMOTE, a market town of Co. Sligo, Ireland, in the south parliamentary division, 14 m.
		There are remains of a strong castle, built by the powerful earl of Ulster, Richard de Burgh, in 1300, and the scene of hostilities in 1641 and 1652.
		Ruins are also seen of a Franciscan foundation attributed to the 13th century; it was a celebrated seat of learning and an extant memorial of the work of its monks is the Book of Ballymote (c.
	60.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BA/BALLYMOTE.htm (173 words)

	Ballymote Castle, County Sligo
		Ballymote, begun in 1300, was the last and the mightiest of the Norman castles in Connaught.
		It was built some distance from an earlier motte by Richard de Burgo, the great Red Earl of Ulster, in order to protect his newly won possessions in Sligo.
		In 1652 the castle was surrendered by the Taaffes to parliamentary forces, and in 1690 it was captured by the Williamites, who soon afterwards had it dismantled and the moat filled in.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/attractions/castles/bllymote.shtm (322 words)

	Book of Ballymote - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Book of Ballymote (Leabhar Bhaile an Mhóta, RIA MS 23 P 12, 275 foll.), named for the parish of Ballymote, County Sligo, was written in 1390 or 1391.
		It was produced by the scribes Solam Ó Droma, Robertus Mac Sithigh and Magnus Ó Duibgennain, on commission by Tonnaltagh McDonagh, in the possession of whose clan the manuscript remained until 1522, when it was purchased by Aed Óg O'Donnell, prince of Tír Conaill, for 140 milch cows.
		McDonagh, James, History of Ballymote and the Parish of Emlaghfad (1998).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Book_of_Ballymote (338 words)

	ireland.com / TRAVELservice
		South of Sligo town, Ballymote is the second largest town in the county, located in the heart of a highly-regarded coarse fishing area.
		The castle was built by Richard de Burgo at the beginning of the 14th century, and was one of the strongest, most powerful castles in the country at the time.
		Ballymote also boasts the ruins of a Franciscan Friary which date from the 15th century.
	www.ireland.com /explore/counties/sligo_t.htm (1053 words)

	An Analysis of the McMahon Pedigree
		But we also encounter the same problem that appears in the Ballymote pedigree of a string of names (Donnchadh-Con caisil-Donaill) that appears to have been lifted directly from the O Carroll pedigree from the Book of Leinster.
		In Ballymote it is obviously this first Neill who was considered Neill 'the proud.' There is no other candidate in the pedigree.
		Like Ballymote and Lecan it is a very early source; perhaps even earlier than either of these early 15th century manuscripts, although the pedigree appears to be a gloss added by a hand other than that of the original scribe at an unknown date.
	www.mcmahonsofmonaghan.org /nialls_pedigree_analysis.html (1283 words)

	Ballymote Links
		This chick came downstairs with a sign around Ballymote We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.
		-- Publilius Syrus Ballymote There are some experiences in life which should not be demanded twice from any man, and one of them is listening to the Brahms Requiem.
		Ballymote "Conscience and cowardice are really the same things.
	www.welcome-2-europe.com /Ireland_Sligo_Localities_Ballymote.html (1735 words)

	County Sligo Social and Benevolent Association - History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Michael Corcoran was born on September 21, 1827, at Carrowkeel, Ballymote, County Sligo.
		Michael Doyle was born in Doocastle and was appointed Principal teacher of Ballymote N.S. in 1869.
		As a mark of appreciation for his dedication and work on behalf of his colleagues, a statue of him was erected to his memory in May 1930 in front of Ballymote Courthouse.
	www.sligoassociation.com /history.htm (849 words)

	Ballymote (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ballymote is first mentioned in the Four Masters where it is stated that
		Ballymote Castle was built by De Burgo, the Red Earl in the year 1300.
		The Book is a window on the past and a rare treasure from an area noted for it's historic heritage.
	www.sligozone.net /Ballymote.htm (123 words)

	Golfing Union of Ireland, The oldest golfing union in the world
		Ballymote Golf Club, Co. Sligo made history on Saturday last when in winning the Cecil Ewing Shield, they won the first Pennant in the Club's History.
		Ballymote fought back to 5-4 when taking the 2nd and 3rd matches by 2/1 and 3/1 but were still in trouble as their paring of Ian Porter and Tony Ballintyne were 2 down with three to go.
		Ballymote got up and down for 6, but unfourtunately the pressure got to the Ballinrobe pair and after a poor Bunker shot which nearly went out of Bounds, they were unable to get up and down in three, to send it to a second tie hole, losing the hole 6-7.
	www.gui.ie /news_detail.asp?id=439&menuid=46 (248 words)

	Irish Echo Online - News
		Perry said that the monument, which will be located in the town of Ballymote, had been three years in the planning and was expected to cost around â¬200,000 when completed.
		Ballymote is a little under 20 miles south of Sligo Town.
		Sligo is the chosen location for what is being viewed as a national monument because of Brigadier General Michael Corcoran, a Ballymote famous son who was an officer in the 69th when it was first mustered in 1851 and who was also a co-founder of the Fenian Brotherhood in New York.
	www.irishecho.com /newspaper/story.cfm?id=17157 (626 words)

	Dáil Éireann - Volume 68 - 09 June, 1937 - Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ballymote Cottage Scheme.
		The acquisition of the site at Ballymote included in the order of the board of health on the 15th December, 1936, was objected to partly on grounds of its unsuitability and partly on other grounds.
		We have done our best to get through with housing in Ballymote for the last five years, and still we cannot get ahead because the scheme is held up by the Local Government Board.
		The Deputy's colleague, who is a member of the board of health—I do not think the Deputy is—agrees with the Department that it is a most unsuitable site and the delay occurred because an unsuitable site was selected.
	historical-debates.oireachtas.ie /D/0068/D.0068.193706090003.html (1147 words)

	Sligo Bed and Breakfast Ballymote B&B Millhouse Bed and Breakfast
		Millhouse Bed and Breakfast is an awarding winning Bed and Breakfast situated in Ballymote town County Sligo and within walking distance of pubs and restaurants.
		Centre of a region rich in tradition and home to some of Ireland's most famous musicians, the market town of Ballymote boasts some of the finest coarse and game angling in Ireland.
		Ballymote and the surrounding area has a well of excellent restaurants from which to choose and your hosts at Millhouse are happy to help arrange a delightful evening out.
	www.sligo-accommodation.com (224 words)

	Opposition grows to Bloomberg Sligo visit - Indymedia Ireland
		Opposition is growing to a visit by the Mayor of New York to Ballymote to unveil Ireland's National monument to the Fighting 69th Regiment and Brigadier General Michael Corcoran later this month.
		Corcoran, who was born at Carrowkeel, Ballymote, in 1927, was a hero of the Union army in the American Civil War.
		Ballymote is easy enough to get to: 15 miles south from Sligo town, near the N17 (from Galway) and the N4 (from Dublin etc)..
	www.indymedia.ie /article/77816 (1294 words)

	GlenavyHistory - Ballymote - Glenavy Parish
		On the night of the 9th inst in the town land of Ballymote and parish of Glenavy, a dark bay horse, 6 years old with a large reach on his face, standing to the offside, which reaches on the tail of his far eye, and both hind feet white.
		Allen R Burrows, of Ballymote, Glenavy, to sell by public auction, on the premises, at the hour of two o’clock p.m., on Monday, the 24th March, instant, All that and those, that farm of land and premises, situate in the town land of Ballymote, Parish of Glenavy, County Antrim, containing 28a 3r 29p.
		The Will of Thomas Gillen late of Ballymote County Antrim Farmer who died 8 February 1884 at same place was proved at Belfast by William John Smyth of Ballypitmave in said County Farmer and Thomas Millen of 58 Verner-street Belfast Shopman the Executors.
	www.glenavyhistory.com /townlands/ballymote.html (1296 words)

	The Parish of Ballymote
		Ballymote is picturesquely situated under the shadows of Keash Hill, 15 miles south of Sligo town.
		Walfrid Kerins' Park; the latter being named after a famous Ballymote man who founded the Glasgow Celtic Football Club.
		Ballymote also boasts an 9 hole golf course, from which many excellent views may be enjoyed of the surrounding countryside.
	homepage.tinet.ie /~jhiggins (159 words)

	Coleman Country - Tour 2 - Explore the sights of south Sligo
		A small, busy town, Ballymote is most famous for its castle, which is on the other side of the road from the railway station (opened in December 1862).
		This Anglo-Norman building was built by Richard de Burgo, the 'Red Earl' of Ulster, in 1300, to protect his newly-won possessions in Sligo, and was the last and reputedly the strongest of the Norman fortresses in Connacht.
		In 1317 it was lost to the O'Connors, but from this date until 1584 possession of the castle alternated between the O'Connors and the MacDonaghs.
	www.colemanirishmusic.com /coleman_country/ballymote.htm (690 words)

	Hoganstand.com - GAA Football & Hurling
		The second half started well for Ballymote and points from McTernan and Lyons saw the lead stretch to four points before an incisive run from Tourlestrane’s number ten ended with the ball in the back of the Ballymote net and the lead reduced to the minimum.
		Munds was dominating for Ballymote around the middle and soon a speculative ball forward was finished to the Tourlestrane net by Dermot McTernan to leave the lead at five points.
		Ballymote Juniors are playing Castleconnor at home on Saturday next at 7.30 while the Seniors are away to Curry on Sunday at 4pm.
	www.hoganstand.com /Sligo/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=94381 (335 words)

	happyhourkid Ballymote Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
		Ballymote is the town of my ancestors, where I can trace my grandfather and his father before him and his father before him and so on.
		The latest monument was unveiled in August 2006 by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and is dedicated to another native of the town, Brigadier General Michael Corcoran, a friend of the late US President Abraham Lincoln and hero of the American Civil War.
		A new addition to Ballymote is Eagles Flying, a sanctuary for eagles, hawks, owls and other species.
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/7c5fd/48877 (451 words)

	Bloomberg Visit - Peace Vigil for Ballymote - Indymedia Ireland
		The New York mayor was due to travel to Ballymote on Friday, July 28 to unveil a national monument to Brigadier General Michael Corcoran, a Ballymote man who became a US Civil War hero.
		When asked about the disappointed people who had travelled to Ballymote for the unveiling ceremony, Mr Perry said: "The majority of the people that came from the US were members of the Sligo Association of New York, and did so at no personal expense".
		Perry owns half the town of Ballymote, he needs to be shamed for this warmongerring carry-on, yes it would be good if the supermarket (+other) staff would come out and protest him tho thats doubtful, small town, no jobs, the usual.
	www.indymedia.ie /article/77913 (4884 words)

	wcbstv.com - Bloomberg Unveils Monument To 'Fighting 69th'
		BALLYMOTE, Ireland (AP) ― New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled a memorial Tuesday in honor of the "Fighting 69th," a famous U.S. Army regiment with Irish-American roots that has lost 19 members in Iraq.
		Bloomberg was the key guest of honor at an outdoor ceremony in the village of Ballymote, where the memorial -- a steel column composed partly of metal salvaged from the remains of the World Trade Center -- was shown to several hundred dignitaries and guests.
		The choice of Ballymote, in western Ireland's County Sligo, reflected the fact that the commander of the 69th Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, Brigadier Gen. Michael Corcoran, was raised in Ballymote.
	wcbstv.com /politics/Fighting.69th.Irish.2.237412.html (679 words)

	The Sacred Fire - The Ogham
		In the Book of Ballymote, written in 1391, the invention of Ogham was achieved when "Ogma Sun-Face raised four pillars of equal length", and it was upon these pillars that the characters of the letters were etched.
		The Book of Ballymote indicates that there were a number of secret ways in which Ogham could be used to communicate non-verbally.
		Finger ogham equates the five letters of each pillar with the thumb and four fingers, such that the first letter of each pillar (B, H, M, A) are found from the tip to the base joint of the thumb, and so on.
	www.sacredfire.net /ogham.html (677 words)

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