Ballyhay

Ballyhay is a placename, most commonly referring to a townland in County Cork, Ireland. Townlands are small geographical divisions of land, smaller than civil parishes. The name Ballyhay is derived from the Irish language, likely Baile Átha Í, meaning "the town of the ford of Í." The name suggests the presence of a fordable river or stream in the vicinity of the townland. Due to the commonality of Irish placenames sharing similar linguistic roots, multiple locations across Ireland may bear the name Ballyhay or variations thereof. Detailed information regarding the specific history, features, and inhabitants of Ballyhay in County Cork can be obtained through local historical societies, genealogical resources related to County Cork, and Ordnance Survey maps of Ireland.