Ballygawley Baile Uí Dhálaigh | |
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Village | |
 Signage entering Ballygawley | |
  Ballygawley Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates:54°11′29″N8°26′47″W / 54.1913°N 8.4464°W /54.1913; -8.4464 | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Sligo |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Population | 285 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | G706272 |
Ballygawley (Irish:Baile Uí Dhálaigh, meaning 'Ó Dálaigh's townland')[2] is a village inCounty Sligo,Ireland. It is located close to Union Wood and neighbouring town land Collooney and is situated approximately 9 km (5.6 mi) south ofSligo town and near the main Sligo-Dublin road, theN4. TheÓ Dálaigh family, referenced in the town's Irish name, were professional poets active in Ireland during theMiddle Ages.
The hotel and golf course set around the ruins of the ancient castleCastle Dargan was opened in Ballygawley in 2005. The golf course was designed by Darren Clarke and is set in 170 acres (0.69 km2) of mature woodlands.[3][4]
Ballygawley Mountains, a low mountain range which is an extension of theOx Mountains include hills called Calliach a' Bhéara, Sliabh Deane, Sliabh Dargan and Aghamore Far. All these four havecairns at their summits. The hills are composed of ametamorphic rock called psammitic paragneiss. Near to Calliach a' Bhéara is a monument consisting of three stones, known locally as The Thief, the Boy and the Cow (Cloch a' Ghadai).[5]
Ballygawley village has two pubs and two shops. One is connected with a petrol station. It also has a hairdresser and a post office.[citation needed] On the outskirts of the village there are two hotels, one being Castle Dargan with a golf course and spa, and Markree Castle with an archery range and stables.[citation needed]
