Béal Átha na Sluaighe

Béal Átha na Sluaighe (the mouth of the ford of the crowds) derives from its location at a significant fording point on the River Suck, which forms the boundary between County Galway and County Roscommon. The town's Irish name reflects its historical importance as a gathering place and crossing point. Richard Mór de Burgh is credited with founding Ballinasloe in the early 13th century as a stra...