Partry () is a villagePartry Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved: 2012-04-15. and a civil parish formerly called BallyoveyPartry Mayo Ireland. Retrieved: 2012-04-15. in County Mayo, Ireland. It is located at the junction of the N84 and R330 roads between the towns of Ballinrobe and Castlebar, and between Lough Carra and Lough Mask. The lakes Cloon Lough and Lough Nacorralea are located near Partry.
While formerly known as Ballyovey, the contemporary name, Partry, derives from the word "Partraige", which is the name of the tribe that lived in the area in ancient times.
In 2004, Partry Athletic Football Club was formed by members of the local community. It won Division 2 of the Mayo league the season after its formation.
Partry play with CLG Thuar Mhic Éadaigh for GAA purposes.
A priest hunter named John Mullowney (colloquially known as Seán na Sagart) was reputedly killed in Partry in 1726.
Notable sites Partry House, country house and family seat of the Lynch-Blosse baronets
Notable people James Horan (1911–1986), born in Partry, parish priest of Knock, known for his successful campaign to establish Ireland West Airport Lacky Ó Máille (fl. 18th century), Irish friar and poet.
See also List of towns and villages in Ireland
References
External links Partry at Mayo Ireland website Partry House at Museums of Mayo Partry House website