Ballynahinch, County Galway


Ballynahinch or Ballinahinch is situated close to Recess in County Galway in the west of Ireland, on the road from Recess to Roundstone. It also lies on the route of the former railway line from Galway city to Clifden. The name comes from the Irish Baile na hInse meaning settlement of the island.
Ballynahinch Castle, built in 1684 for the Martyn family, is located there.

Transport

Ballynahinch railway station opened on 1 November 1895, and was closed on 29 April 1935.