Ballykinler

Updated on Jan 03, 2024

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Population 348 (2001 Census) Country Northern Ireland Post town NEWCASTLE Local time Wednesday 2:59 AM Province Ulster		County County Down Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district BT33 District Down District Council Dialling code 028

Weather 2°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 91% Humidity

Ballykinler or Ballykinlar (from Irish Baile Coinnleora, meaning "townland of the candelabrum") is a village and civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies 12 kilometres south west of Downpatrick, in the parish of Tyrella and Dundrum. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 348 people. It is within the Down District Council area.

Map of Ballykinler, Downpatrick, UK

It is a linear settlement running parallel to the Irish Sea coast and bordered by an army camp to the west and south west. It is a residential village with a high level of community facilities and a good bus service.The village is within the Lecale Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The surrounding landscape consists of low drumlins and marshes.

Places of interest

Ballykinlar is the site of a major British Army base now known as Abercorn Barracks.

The Four Roads Inn is a popular pub/bar in Ballykinlar and has regular live music performances, discos and quizzes. Bingo every Sunday night in the lounge 7pm. Free minibus transport to and from Ballykinlar village. Lounge available for private parties, anniversaries and charity events.

Ballykinlar is a place of great natural beauty and many walkers and hikers who wish to observe the coastline of County Down undertake the convenient Ballykinlar to Killough walk which passes the Blue Flag beach at Tyrella.

Transport

Ballykinlar Halt railway station was opened in March 1915, but was finally closed on 16 January 1950.

An irregular bus service runs between Downpatrick and Ballykinlar. Not very dependable.

Sport

Ballykinlar has three sports pitches, including two excellent changing facilities. It also has many successful football teams, U13's, U15's, U17's and a second and first team.

Ballykinlar also has a Gaelic Football team called Baile Choinnleora (which is Irish for Ballykinlar), founded in 1932.