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3About Ballymote
Ballymote sits on the N17 between Galway and Sligo town, making it a handy stop for those travelling the Wild Atlantic Way or heading to Yeats Country. The town is about 80 kilometres from Galway and 25 from Sligo, with regional roads R293 and R294 connecting to nearby villages like Tubbercurry and Collooney. Electric vehicle drivers will find around 14 fast charging stations in the area. The massive 13th-century Ballymote Castle, built by Richard Óg de Burgh, towers over the town centre and ranks among Ireland's largest Norman fortresses.
Where is Ballymote on the map?
Ballymote is in Ireland, at 54.089, -8.516 - about 24 km south of Sligo.
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What is the closest airport to Ballymote?
The closest airport to Ballymote is Ireland West Airport Knock, 38 km (about 41 min by car).