Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen is a metropolis in County Roscommon, Ireland, however historically a part of County Mayo, positioned simply off the N5 National primary street. The population changed into 1,808 in the 2016 census. By 1837 the metropolis turned into mentioned as having 1147 population in approximately 200 houses and turned into rising in significance as a put up-city, being on the new mail instruct avenue from Ballina to Longford. It held a marketplace on Fridays and about seven gala's at some stage in the 12 months. A courtroom-house, marketplace house and an infantry barracks to accommodate ninety four folks had all been installed.

In 1860 Ballaghaderreen Cathedral turned into dedicated as the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Achonry. In March 2017, Ballaghaderreen became an Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre of masses of refugees from the Syrian Civil War. In April 2018, the network turned into honoured with a People of the Year Award for welcoming the refugees into the community. Ballaghadereen is part of the Barony of Costello and in the parish of Kilcoleman.