Ballyheane is in the Parish of Castlebar it contains 7,674a 3r. and 27p., statue measure, including 1r. 2p. of water. The soil is good but very stony and it is considerably interspersed with bog and bound on all sides with lakes and loughs.

Ballyheane is an attractive village situated 6km south of Castlebar on N84 to Galway. Located on the Drumlin Belt which extends from clew Bay to Antrim. The hills and hollows left by the glaciers make an interesting varied landscape, which has been left untouched and unspoilt over the years. Walkers can enjoy the beauty of the area as they stroll along rural laneways displaying natural habitats untouched for centuries and alive with birdsong flora and fauna. Local rivers and lakes also provide opportunities for the dedicated angler. The area hosts a proud heritage. In the village itself are located the ruins of an old church nunnery and graveyard, while to the south stands the ruins of McEvilly Castle in Kinturk stronghold of Grace O Malley the Pirate Queen. To the east stands the former Errew Monastery home of the Franciscans and close by the Frenchhill monument erected in memory of the French soldieries who lost their lives during the 1798 Rebellion.

Sport-lovers can enjoy and participate in the many sports played locally Soccer, Gaelic Football, the recently formed Hurling Club, or indeed try their hand at the local Gymkhana which maintain the proud Equine tradition in the area.

To view the enchanting west skies a night hike with 15th Mayo Unit is recommended. At nightfall why not sample the local hospitality of local hoteliers and enjoy the laughter with friendly locals.