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Ballymena
An Baile Meánach
'the middle town'
The story
The heart of the mid-Antrim linen country and of Ulster Scots Presbyterianism, with a reputation for thrift that the town rather enjoys. Liam Neeson was born here.
Quick answers
What does the name Ballymena mean? Ballymena in Irish is An Baile Meánach, which means 'the middle town'.
What county is Ballymena in? Ballymena is in County Antrim, in the province of Ulster.
What is the population of Ballymena? 31,308 at the 2021 census.
What is Ballymena known for? The heart of the mid-Antrim linen country and of Ulster Scots Presbyterianism, with a reputation for thrift that the town rather enjoys. Liam Neeson was born here.
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