Ballinalee, formerly St Johnstown, is a village in northern County Longford, in the province of Leinster, Ireland. It is situated on the River Camlin, and falls within the parish of Clonbroney. The village's name in Irish means Mouth of the Ford of the Calves. The name St Johnstown came from the name of the Church of Ireland Church of St. John. In common speech the town is often called "Bal".