Location
This section looks at Ballyshannon Town and its physical distance from major population centres, its changing demographics and its access to public transport.
Physical Location
Ballyshannon is situated in County Donegal. The name Ballyshannon, (or Beal Atha Seanaidh in Irish), translates to the ‘The Mouth of Seanach’s Ford’, after a 5th century warrior Sennach, who was slain in the area.
Coordinates: Irish Grid Reference G874616
WGS-84 (GPS) 54.5015 degrees N, 8.2018 degrees W
Town population: 2200 (2002)
Rural population: 2600 (2002)
County: Donegal
Province: Ulster
Ballyshannon is located on the N15 National Primary Route
Ballyshannon is in close proximity to other urban centres as Table 1 below outlines.
Table 1 - Distance to Major Towns and Cities
Derry 58 miles (64 mins)
Belfast 112 miles (129 mins)
Letterkenny 43 miles (57 mins)
Sligo 26 miles (35 mins)
Ballybofey 30 miles (531 mins)
Dublin 135 miles (185 mins)
Donegal Town 15 miles (17 mins)
Galway 112 miles (180 mins)
Source: www.theaa.com