twanda49hotmailcom
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(4/23/04 4:21 pm)

Bally?

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I see that so many towns in Ireland start with "Bally." Does anyone know what it means? Not important, just curious! Thanks!
Marsha

Michele Erdvig
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Posts: 2451
(4/23/04 5:53 pm)

Re: Bally

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Hi Marsha,

Bally means a town. There are around 5,000 townlands in Ireland that begin with Bally!

You might find this link of interest: www.fionasplace.net/irishplacenames.html

Michele

twanda49
Unregistered User
(4/23/04 11:39 pm)

Thanks!

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Michelle,
What a great site. Thanks so much.
Marsha