Ballickmoyler or Ballicmoyler () is a small town in

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. It lies southeast of

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, at the junction of the N80

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and the R429 regional road.

Public transport

During the week Ballickmoyler is served by

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bus route with two daily journeys each way.

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route 73 from

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passes through but does not stop. Rail services may be accessed at

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References

External links

Ballickmoyler (unofficial site)

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{{County Laois Towns and villages in County Laois Townlands of County Laois

Public transport

See also

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