Communication is the way people can talk to and contact each other. Have a look at some of the methods of communication in Ballina.

Phone Box	Vodafone Mobile Phone Shop	Post Box

Internet Cafe for using the internet and sending e-mails.	Walking Routes: Walking is a great way to chat to someone and is great exercise at the same time. This route around the town is 3.2km.

Some methods of transport in the town are the Bus, the train, cars, and trucks.
The Bus Station Mouse over	The Traffic	The Train Station Mouse over

These vehicles need fuel. They can get this fuel to power their vehicles at a petrol station	There are many garages for people to buy their cars in the town.

People who drive on the roads must obey road signs. Take a look at some of the road signs from around the town. You can click on the road sign to enlarge it.
Parking available	Stop	No right turn	Disabled parking

	Road signs have letters and a number on them. The letter N stands for a national road. The letter R stands for a regional road. These are often small roads. See can you spot the letter on the sign?
Mouse over to see the road signs

 

	Sometimes messages are written on the roads. See can you spot any messages on the roads?
Mouse over to see another message

 

Zebra crossings are useful when people need to cross a busy road like this one near Dunnes Stores.

	When there are lots of buildings in an area parking can sometimes become a problem. There are many car parks in Ballina. Parking is paid for by the hour. Tickets can be bought from the pay and display stations that are located in the car parks.
Mouse over to see the pay and display

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