- Partry
Infobox Irish Place
name = Partry
gaeilge = Pártraí
crest
motto =
map
pin coords = left: 80px; top: 88px
north coord = 53.7000 | west coord = 9.2833 | irish grid = M152730
area = | elevation = 58 m
province =Connacht
county =County Mayo
population = | town pop = - | rural pop = 500
census yr = 2002
web = |Partry ( _ga. Pártraí) is a
parish inCounty Mayo , Ireland. Partry is an ideal place for people with an interest in fishing to stay. It is located between Loughs Carra and Mask and is on the N84 between the towns ofCastlebar andBallinrobe .An old name for Partry parish was Ballyovey, but the existing name comes from the word "Partraigh", which is the name of the tribe that lived in the area in ancient times.
A priest-hunter named Seán na Sagart was killed in Partry.
East of Partry lies the parish of
Tourmakeady which is within a recognisedGaeltacht region. For example, Tourmakeady has an Irish speaking secondary school.In 2004 Partry Athletic Football Club was formed by members of the local community. It proceeded to win Division 2 of the Mayo league the season after its formation.After Michael Cronin resigned as manager after four years in charge the Donnolly brothers took over this year
ee also
* List of towns and villages in Ireland
External links
http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Towns/Partry/Partry.htmhttp://www.museumsofmayo.com/partry.htmhttp://www.partryhouse.com/
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