Bally can traced back to the word “Baile” meaning homestead or town. Was often used in the form ‘the townland of …’
When followed by a personal or tribal name such as ‘Mhac Óda’ it is likely to mean ‘Homestead’. So, ‘Baile Mhac Óda’ = ‘Mac Óda’s Homestead’
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