Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.073, -6.507 |
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| Population: | 9,625 |
| Dialling code: | 02827 (Ballymoney) |
Ballymoney East is an electoral ward within the Causeway Coast and Glens district in Northern Ireland, covering the eastern side of the market town of Ballymoney and the immediate surrounding rural hinterland in County Antrim. It combines residential streets close to the town centre with patches of agricultural land and small hamlets, so local life mixes town amenities with countryside rhythms.
The ward reflects the wider area's agricultural and small-scale industrial heritage - historically linked to linen and market trading - and today relies on a blend of farming, local commerce and commuting to nearby towns for work. Community life is strong, with churches, clubs and seasonal events anchoring social activity, while being within reach of the district’s scenic coastline and heritage attractions brings occasional tourist trade and leisure opportunities.