Partry
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|subdivision_name3 = County Mayo
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Partry ({{langx|ga|Partraí}}) is a village[http://www.logainm.ie/132917.aspx Partry] Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved: 2012-04-15. and a civil parish formerly called Ballyovey[http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Towns/Partry/Partry.htm Partry] Mayo Ireland. Retrieved: 2012-04-15. in County Mayo, Ireland. It is located at the junction of the N84 and R330 roads between the towns of Ballinrobe and Castlebar, and between Lough Carra and Lough Mask. The lakes Cloon Lough and Lough Nacorralea are located near Partry.
While formerly known as Ballyovey, the contemporary name, Partry, derives from the word "Partraige", which is the name of the tribe that lived in the area in ancient times.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
In 2004, Partry Athletic Football Club was formed by members of the local community. It won Division 2 of the Mayo league the season after its formation.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}
Partry play with CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh for GAA purposes.
A priest-hunter named Seán na Sagart was killed in Partry. {{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}
Notable sites
- Partry House, country house and family seat of the Lynch-Blosse baronets
Notable people
- James Horan (1911–1986), born in Partry, parish priest of Knock, known for his successful campaign to establish Ireland West Airport
- Lacky Ó Máille (fl. 18th century), Irish friar and poet.
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/Mayo/Towns/Partry/Partry.htm Partry at Mayo Ireland website]
- [http://www.museumsofmayo.com/partry.htm Partry House at Museums of Mayo]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20030416234708/http://www.partryhouse.com/ Partry House website]
{{County Mayo}}
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Category:Civil parishes of County Mayo
Category:Towns and villages in County Mayo
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