Ballyskeagh
Village near Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Ballyskeagh (from Irish Baile Sceach, meaning 'townland of thorn bushes')[1] is a small village and townland situated between Lambeg and Drumbeg in County Down, Northern Ireland. In the 2021 Census it had a population of 192 people. It lies within the Lagan Valley Regional Park and the Lisburn City Council area.
Population192 (2021 Census)
Post townLisburn
Ballyskeagh
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The High Bridge over the Lagan Canal at Ballyskeagh, April 1979. | |
  Location within County Down | |
| Population | 192 (2021 Census) |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lisburn |
| Postcode district | BT27 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
Places of interest
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.[2] It is a listed building.[3]
- McIlroy Park, connecting the Lagan towpath to Ballyskeagh and Dunmurry, was named after local footballer Jimmy McIlroy.[4][5]
- The Lock Keeper’s House, also built between 1760 and 1779, is a privately owned listed building.[6]
- To the west of the Lock Keeper's House, an enclosure, probably a rath, is situated.[7]
Sport
Ballyskeagh is the home of New Grosvenor Stadium, the football stadium of Lisburn Distillery F.C., Lisburns biggest Irish League team.
