People
- Thomas Morrow (Australian politician) was born in Ballintra.
- Canadian scholar Leonard Boyle was born in Ballintra.
- St Asacus is buried in Ballymagroarty, Ballintra. He was St Patrick's blacksmith and was travelling from Elphin, County Roscommon en route County Down.Famous Gaelic football players include Matt Gallagher, David Walsh, Gary Walsh, Darragh Brogan and the late Pauric Gallagher.
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