Ballinderry
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Ballinderry (Irish: Baile an Doire) is a small parish situated on the County Londonderry / County Tyrone border in Northern Ireland. It is a rural region of about 350 houses and lies on the western shores of Lough Neagh, with relative close proximity to Cookstown, Magherafelt and Dungannon. The parish contains two small villages; Ballylifford and Derrychrin. Ballinderry is in Cookstown District Council. Two councillers live in Ballinderry; Michael McIvor (Sinn Féin) and Patsy McGlone (SDLP). Martin McGuinness is MP for the area.
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[edit] Places of interest
Ballinderry River flows into Lough Neagh in Ballinderry. The river forms the border between the two counties of Derry and Tyrone. It is regarded by anglers as one of the best trout rivers in Ulster, and is also good for salmon and dollaghan. Canoeing is also popular along the river and canoe steps have been built at several points to aid the sport's participants.
Due to its location on the shores of Lough Neagh, in days gone by fishing was the primary source of income for many.
[edit] Sport
Gaelic Games are far and away the most popular sports in the area, with Ballinderry Shamrocks (Baile an Doire na Seamróg) being the local club. Pairc na Seamróg is the team's grounds. Ballinderry fields Gaelic football teams at U12, U14, U16, Minor, Reserve, Thirds and Senior levels. There are also Minor and Senior Camogie teams.
Angling is also popular in the area, judging by the growing membership of Ballinderry Bridge Angling Club
[edit] Education
- Ballylifford Primary School
- Derrychrin Primary School
[edit] Townlands (Bailte Fearainn)
| Townland name in English | Townland name in Irish (original) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ardagh | Ardachadh | High field |
| Ballinderry | Baile an Doire | Town of the oakwood |
| Ballydonnell | Baile Uí Domnaill | Town of the O'Donnells |
| Ballygillen Beg | Baile Uí Ghilín Beag | Small town of the O'Gillens |
| Ballygillen More | Baile Uí Ghilín Mór | Large town of the O'Gillens |
| Ballylifford | Baile Leithearr / Baile Leitbearr | Town of the short turn or side |
| Ballymoyle | Baile Mael | Bald, bare townland |
| Ballymultrea | Baile Uí Maoiltrea | O'Multrea's townland (The name O'Multrea means the servant of the virgin saint, St Trea) |
| Ballyronan Beg | Baile Uí Rónáin Beag | Small town of the O'Ronans |
| Bellagherty | Baile Uí Facharthaigh | Townland of the O'Faherty's |
| Derrychrin (Conygham) | Doire Crann | Oakwood of the very large tree |
| Derrychrin (Eglish) | Doire Crann | Oakwood of the very large tree |
| Druminard | Drumín Ard | The small ridge of the height |
| Killymuck | Coill á Muc | The church or wood of pigs |
| Lanaglug | Lann na gClog | The church of the bells |
| The Gort alias Eglish | Eaglais | Church land |
| Mullan Upper | Mullán | Little summit |
| Mullan Lower | Mullán | Little summit |
[edit] References
- NI Neighbourhood Information System
- The Public Reference Office of Northern Ireland
- Ballinderry GAC Website
- Discover Northern Ireland article on Ballinderry River
