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Ballyskeagh

Ballyskeagh () 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.

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. 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

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