The earthwork motte and bailey that founded an ancient village, the stone castle the O'More lords built on top of that legacy in the 14th century, a Georgian Church of Ireland church, the burned-out site of the 1920 RIC barracks, and an 1888 national school in a village that has been teaching its children since 1686. Looking for things to do in Ballyroan? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
Ballyroan Church
Ballyroan Motte and Bailey
O'More Castle Ruins
Former RIC Barracks Site
Old National School
For Schools
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