Ballywilliam (historically also Ballyliam, from )[ Placenames Database of Ireland (see archival records)] is a village in the west of County Wexford, Ireland. The nearest town is New Ross, to the south west. The village sits on the R731 road.
History
The village once had its own railway station, which was closed in 1963. Ballywilliam Railway Station was the first railway station in County Wexford. It opened in 1862.
Ballywilliam R.I.C. Barracks was burned during the Irish War of Independence, on 5 April 1920.
Amenities
Today, the village contains an agricultural cooperative, two pubs, and a Garda Station.
[ Garda Station telephone numbers Wexford/Wicklow Division][ Dáil Debate - 2 April 2003] Ballywilliam also contains a shop/
Gasoline station.
Sport
Ballywilliam is home to Shelburne United AFC,
a local soccer club that competes in the Wexford and District League, the Wexford and District Schoolboys' League and Wexford and District Women's and Schoolgirls' League.
See also
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List of towns and villages in Ireland
