Ballina, County Tipperary

Ballina Béal an Átha
Town
Ballina as viewed across Killaloe Bridge, which joins Ballina and Killaloe
Ballina Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°48′24″N 8°26′06″W / 52.8067°N 8.435°W / 52.8067; -8.435
Country	Ireland
Province	Munster
County	County Tipperary
Elevation	20 m (70 ft)
Population  (2016)[1]	2,632
Irish Grid Reference	R704736

Ballina (historically Bellanaha), from Irish: Béal an Átha, meaning 'mouth of the ford',^[2] is a census town that lies on the River Shannon in County Tipperary, Ireland. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Derg across from its 'twin-town' of Killaloe on the west bank of the lake. The towns are joined by Killaloe Bridge.

The annual Brian Boru Festival takes place in early July each year. A joint celebration between the two towns of the ancient High King of Ireland, Brian Boru, it involves many community-based activities including a hurling match between the teams from both towns.^{[citation needed]}

Ballina has a primary school, Ballina National School, with the nearest secondary school, St. Anne's Community College, present in Killaloe.^{[citation needed]}