Ballymore is a village in County Westmeath

County Westmeath

-Economy:Westmeath has a strong agricultural economy. Initially, development occurred around the major market centres of Mullingar, Moate, and Kinnegad. Athlone developed due to its military significance, and its strategic location on the main Dublin–Galway route across the River Shannon. Mullingar...

, Ireland

Republic of Ireland

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, on the R390 road

R390 road

The R390 road is a regional road in Ireland linking Athlone to Mullingar, all of it within County Westmeath. It passes through the town of Ballymore, and several hamlets, before terminating in Mullingar.The road is long.-References:...

 between Athlone and Mullingar

Mullingar

Mullingar is the county town of County Westmeath in Ireland. The Counties of Meath and Westmeath Act of 1542, proclaimed Westmeath a county, separating it from Meath. Mullingar became the administrative centre for County Westmeath...

. The historic Hill of Uisneach is nearby.

Demographics

In the 2006 Census, the village had a population of 485, a 6% increase above the 2002 Census.

Sport

Ballymore is home to Ballymore GAA Club

Ballymore GAA

Ballymore GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in the town of Ballymore in County Westmeath, Ireland.-History:The team enjoyed some success at Intermediate level by winning 4 times, and were Senior Championship finalists in 1965....

, which was founded in 1884. The club enjoy some success at intermediate level, and were Senior Finalists in 1965.

See also

• List of towns and villages in Ireland