The name of Heffernan Park, where the club plays its games, is taken from the grandfather of Dave Heffernan.[2]
Prominent figures
Seán Murphy was the club's first president, and he served 25 years for the club. He helped the club get its own grounds and a clubhouse back in 1978.
Gerry O’Donnell served a season as president of Connacht rugby (in that season Connacht won the pro 12.) and was a president of Ballina as well. O'Donnell died in 2023.
