Ballywilliam

Ballywilliam (historically also Ballyliam, from Irish: Baile Liam, meaning 'Liam's settlement')^[1] is a village in the west of County Wexford, Ireland. The nearest town is New Ross, 8 kilometres (5 mi) to the south west. The village sits on the R731 road.

Ballywilliam Baile Liam
Village
Pub in Ballywilliam
Ballywilliam Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 52°26′55″N 6°51′54″W
Country	Ireland
Province	Leinster
County	Wexford
Elevation	88 m (289 ft)
Time zone	UTC+0 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-1 (IST (WEST))
Area code	051

History

The village once had its own railway station, which was closed in 1963. Ballywilliam Railway Station was the first railway station in County Wexford. It opened in 1862.^[2]

Ballywilliam R.I.C. Barracks was burned during the Irish War of Independence, on 5 April 1920.^{[citation needed]}

Amenities

Today, the village contains an agricultural cooperative, two pubs, and a Garda Station.^[3][4] Ballywilliam also contains a shop/petrol station.

Sport

Ballywilliam is home to Shelburne United AFC,^[5] a local soccer club that competes in the Wexford and District League, the Wexford and District Schoolboys' League and Wexford and District Women's and Schoolgirls' League.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• List of towns and villages in Ireland