Ballyskeagh

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Short descriptionTemplate:Template other Ballyskeagh (Template:Irish derived place name) is a small village and townland situated between Lambeg and Drumbeg 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

Two men look at a propeller and gear assembly lying on the ground. One is stooping over it, inspecting it closely; the other leans with his back against a whitewashed wall on the right. Buildings are visible in the background.

Propeller and gear assembly knocked off Patrie during temporary landfall in Ballysallagh, Ireland on 1 December 1907

New Grosvenor Park , Home of Lisburn Distillery Football Club

• Ballyskeagh Bridge, a sandstone arched bridge situated over the Lagan Canal, was built between 1760 and 1779 by Thomas Omer, engineer in charge of the canal. It is a listed building.
• McIlroy Park, connecting the Lagan towpath to Ballyskeagh and Dunmurry, was named after local footballer Jimmy McIlroy.
• The Lock Keeper’s House, also built between 1760 and 1779, is a privately owned listed building.
• 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., Lisburns biggest Irish League team.

Notable residents

• Jimmy McIlroy

See also

• Tullynacross
• List of villages in Northern Ireland

Further reading

• NI Neighbourhood Information System
• Draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan 2015

External links

• Ballyskeagh Lockhouse

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