Ballerin is a small village between Garvagh and Ringsend in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Earlier spellings of these names include Ballyerin (1654) and Ballyirin (1613).

[1][2] However, the local Gaelic Athletic Association club uses the Irish name Baile Iarainn,[3] meaning "townland/settlement of iron".

[4] Ballerin is the focal point for a number of sports in the area including Errigal Boxing Club, Irish Dancing, indoor bowling, Camogie and Gaelic games.

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