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Ballybunion or Ballybunnion is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Kerry, Ireland, on the Wild Atlantic Way, 15 km from the town of Listowel.

Ballybunion has two main beaches, divided by the Castle Green. The Ladies Beach is to the right and the Men's Beach to the left – names arising from the fact that both sexes swam on separate beaches on the orders of the local parish priest, who patrolled daily ensuring the rule wasn't broken. Further to the left of the Men's Beach lies the Long Strand, a 3.2 km stretch of sand, overlooked by the sand dunes of Ballybunion Golf Club.

In the summer, Ballybunion attracts tourists, and the beaches near Ballybunion are a common surfing site, with a dedicated surf school on the Men's Beach. Other traditions include seaweed baths, featuring sea water with serrated wrack. The town itself has a number of restaurants, pubs and cafes, and schools. There is also a statue commemorating the golfing visit of Bill Clinton. This was the first statue of Bill Clinton on public display in the world.

Ballybunion, the most famous seaside resort in North Kerry is well known for its glorious beaches and panoramic cliff walks. There are breath-taking views out over Loop Head as one walks high up over the cliffs overlooking the Virgin Rock.
The Nun’s Beach, a beautiful beach that is overlooked by an old convent,is accessed only by means of a steep track with the assistance of a rope hand-rail. The sheer cliffs over the beach have a scenic walking path, featuring a blowhole, views of sea stacks and a multitude of wildlife. The blowhole is a natural formation also known as The Nine Daughters Hole. According to local legend, the nine daughters of a local chieftain fell in love with nine invading Vikings, and planned to elope and get married. The chieftain threw his daughters and the Vikings into the blowhole and they drowned.