Ballywilliam
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| Ballywilliam Baile Liam |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | Wexford | |
| Dialling code: | 051 | |
| Elevation: | 88m (288.7ft) | |
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Ballywilliam (Irish: Baile Liam) is a village situated in the west of County Wexford, in the Republic of Ireland. The nearest town is New Ross. The village is located on the R731 road.
[edit] History
The village once had its own Railway Station, which was closed in 1963. Ballywilliam Railway Station was the first Railway Station in Co. Wexford. It opened in 1862. [1]
Ballywilliam R.I.C. Barracks was burned during the Irish War of Independence, on 5 April 1920.
[edit] Details
Today, the village contains an Agricultural Co-op, two Pubs, and a Garda Station. [2] The Garda Station is generally empty, though still used, and is operated by Gardaí from New Ross Garda station. [3] Ballywilliam also contains a Shop/Petrol Station.
[edit] References & Footnotes
- ^ http://www.railbrit.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf
- ^ Garda Station telephone numbers Wexford/Wicklow Division
- ^ Dáil Debate - 2 April 2003
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