Ballinora

Ballinora or Ballynora (Irish: Baile an Óraigh)[1] is a small rural parish and townland near Cork city and Ballincollig in County Cork, Ireland.[2][3] The townland is home to several education facilities and sporting clubs, and includes the village of Waterfall.

Ballinora

Baile an Óraigh
Parish
Religious grotto at Curraheen in the parish of Ballinora
Ballinora
Location in Ireland
Coordinates: 51°51′16.15″N 8°33′16.58″W
CountryIreland
ProvinceMunster
CountyCounty Cork
Websitewww.ballinora.com

Sport

Ballinora GAA

Ballinora GAA was founded in 1924. The club's colours are green and red, and it plays in the Muskerry division of Cork GAA. Ballinora GAA has two sports grounds; Ballinora GAA Pitch (adjacent to the school), and Ballymaw (a rented field). The club participates in the Junior A Hurling Championship and the Intermediate Football Championship.

Richmond FC

Founded in 1980, Richmond FC is the local soccer club. With membership of over 200, the club caters for both boys and girls from 5 years to adult. The club owns two pitches, Ballyhank pitch in Waterfall and Garranedarra in Bishopstown.

Former Republic of Ireland soccer international, Alan Bennett began his football career with the club.

Religion

Ballinora's Parish church is St. James' Church,[4] which church underwent a major renovation in 2009.

Ballinora is the birthplace of Bishop Cornelius Lucey (1902–1982).

Amenities

Ballinora is home to Ballinora National School, Ballinora and Ballymaw GAA grounds, a community hall, scout den, a pub and a garden centre.

References
  1. "Baile an Óraigh / Ballynora". logainm.ie. Irish Placenames Commission. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. "Ballinora Community Website". Ballinora.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "Ballynora Townland, Co. Cork". Townlands.ie. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  4. "Parishes - Ballinora". corkandross.org. Diocese of Cork and Ross. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
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