Ballyskeagh
Ballyskeagh (from Irish: Baile Sceach, meaning "townland of thorn bushes")[1] is a small village and townland near Lambeg in County Down, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 186 people. It lies within the Lagan Valley Regional Park and the Lisburn City Council area.
Places of interest
- The Lock Keeper’s House, built around 1840, Ballyskeagh Bridge, and mill cottages at ‘Nevin’s Row’ are all listed buildings.
- To the west of the Lock Keeper’s House, an enclosure, probably a rath, is situated.
Sport
Ballyskeagh is the home of New Grosvenor Stadium, the football stadium of Lisburn Distillery F.C., which is also used as a greyhound racing stadium under the name Drumbo Park.
See also
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References
- NI Neighbourhood Information System
- Draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015
External links
Coordinates: 54°32′02″N 6°00′19″W / 54.53389°N 6.00528°W
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