Abbey Street
Why do you think town is very busy here?
Look at the transport and cars, and the clothing of the women. When was the old picture taken?
Cén fath ar chaith gach duine hata?
Do you think you could buy Bovril in Michael Hynes' shop today?
Is the building on the right, with the cut limestone facade, still a bank today?
Click here to see video footage which shows a fair day in the 1950's
A fair day was held in Ballinrobe on one Wednesday each month
On Nov. 1st, 1969, this mart was opened at the end of Abbey St.
A year later, animals were no longer sold on the streets of the town
Was this a good idea, or did it mean the end of an interesting tradition?
Click here to hear Willie talk about the fair
As you can see from the map, this picture was taken at an important crossroads