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Ballyshannon
City in Ulster, Ireland
Overview
Ballyshannon, set in the Ulster region of Ireland, is one of the country's oldest towns and sits at the gateway to scenic Donegal. Its riverside location and lively heritage lend charm to this small community, known for local festivals and warm hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Province
Ulster
Population
2,246
Time Zone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
54.50°, -8.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,956
Local Cost
$1,148
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
72
English
99
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
13.7°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
26.2°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1369 mm
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
13
Parks
5
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
ENK
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.
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