A village built from the remains of a once great Abbey still
holds to an old religious past.
Ballasalla holds close ties with Castletown and is still remembered for monks
and strawberries with cream. The village named from Gaelic meaning 'Place of
the Willow Trees' was mainly built from the ruins of Rushen Abbey. A medieval
Cistercian founded in the 1100's and dissolved in the 1500's.
This small village is close to Ronaldsway Airport, built between Ballasalla
and Castletown. Named after the medieval King Reginald of Mann by the Norse
who called the location 'The Port of Reginald', Ronaldsway.
Events
Dates:
Saturday 26 June 2010 - Monday 28 June 2010
Description:
Mannanan Model Boat Festival. 3 day Sale Model Boating Festival. http://www.manxmodel boatclub.org.
Dates:
Friday 30 July 2010 - Sunday 01 August 2010
Description:
The Merchant of Venice. Open air Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice. At Rushen Abbey (please note change of venue this year), Rushen Abbey, Ballasalla.
Event information supplied by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism & Leisure (01624 686766)
A Summer Picnic and Songs of Praise at Rushen Abbey 8 July 2009 On Sunday 12th July join Manx National Heritage at Rushen Abbey and enjoy the sounds of choral music by the Regal Singers at the annual Songs of Praise service in the abbey gardens. [More]
New headteacher for Ballasalla Primary School 29 May 2009 The Department of Education is pleased to announce that Lyn Ashworth has been appointed Headteacher of Ballasalla Primary School with effect from 1st September. [More]
Easter Fun for all the Family 2 April 2009 A talking monk, Easter cake-making and a chance to watch the traditional Manx Flitter Dance are just some of the things on offer at Manx National Heritage’s first event for spring 2009, Easter at The Abbey. [More]
