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Ballyforan (Irish: Béal Átha Feorainne, meaning 'mouth of the ford of the beach or strand') is a village in south County Roscommon, Ireland on the R363 road between Ballygar and Dysart, County Roscommon. It lies beside the River Suck which separates County Roscommon and County Galway. Home of the Kelly Clan.
Amenities
Amenities in the area include a post office, pub, grocery shop, school, health centre, GAA and snooker clubs, community centre, school and pre-school, and the Roman Catholic Church of St. Josephs.
People
Jack McQuillan was born in Ballyforan. He won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship twice, and represented Roscommon in the Dáil from 1948 to 1965.
See also
References
- "Ballyforan". Placenames Database of Ireland.
- "Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy". Seanad Éireann. 154. 12 March 1998.
53°28′13″N 8°16′09″W / 53.47028°N 8.26917°W / 53.47028; -8.26917
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