Ballinrobe

Ballinrobe is a town in County Mayo in Ireland. It is positioned at the River Robe, which empties into Laugh Mask two kilometers to the west. The population in the 2016 Census changed into 3,770. Dating again to 1390, Ballinrobe is stated to be the oldest town in Mayo The registry of the Dominican friary of Athenry mentions the monastery de Roba, an Augustinian friary whose restored ruins are one of the landmarks of the town these days. The District Courtroom is housed in the vintage Market House, a marketing centre for nearby produce installed in 1752. Ballinrobe Racecourse is the best race route in Mayo.

The metropolis has a protracted horse racing lifestyle. It hosted a steeplechase in 1834 and there are data of conferences as far returned as 1774. The modern track has been there considering that 1921. The racecourse changed into offered exceptional racecourse in Ireland for 2012 through Horse Racing Ireland. Ballinrobe Boxing Club has its education centre on Kilmaine Road. Ballinrobe Riding Club founded in 2010. There is weekly schooling at the Ballyjennings Stables.