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Ballymena

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Also known as: An Baile Meánach
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Ballymena: Ecos Centre
Ballymena: Ecos CentreEcos Centre, an environmental education facility, Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Ballymena, town, Mid and East Antrim district, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1626, it lies in the River Main valley 24 miles (40 km) northwest of the city of Belfast. The town is the market center for the surrounding countryside and has been long known for its production of linens and woolens; more recently, synthetic fibers have also been manufactured there. One of the main tourist attractions is the Arthur Cottage, a restored 18th-century farmhouse located in the nearby village of Cullybackey. Pop. (2011) 29,467; (2021) 31,205.

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