Ballinora
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Ballinora is a small parish near Cork city and Ballincollig
in County Cork
, Ireland
. The area is notable for its education facilities, and its sporting clubs.
Now progressing as a truly exceptional club with great footballers both strong physically and in the mind. A great club progressing majorly with strong players.
The club owns two pitches, Ballyhank Pitch in Waterfall and Garranedarra/Eagle Valley Pitch in Bishopstown.
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Ballincollig
Ballincollig is a satellite town in County Cork, Ireland, approximately 9 km west of Cork city. It is located beside the River Lee on the R608 regional road. In 2006 the population of Ballincollig DED was 16,308. The nearest towns include: Ballinora, Ovens, Killumney, Inniscarra, Blarney ,...
in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The area is notable for its education facilities, and its sporting clubs.
Ballinora GAA
Ballinora GAA currently has two sports grounds; Ballinora GAA Pitch (adjacent to the school), and Ballymaw (a rented farmers field) Ballinora's main sport is gaelic football but other sports including hurling and Camogie is also played.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 7 years to adult.Now progressing as a truly exceptional club with great footballers both strong physically and in the mind. A great club progressing majorly with strong players.
The club owns two pitches, Ballyhank Pitch in Waterfall and Garranedarra/Eagle Valley Pitch in Bishopstown.
Religion
Ballinora's Parish church is St. James' Church (The patron saint of Ballinora). The Parish Priest is Canon Dónal Lenihan. In 2009, the church underwent a major renovation. It is now fully renovated and it is a beautiful church with gorgeous interior.Amenities
- Ballinora National School
- Ballinora GAA sports grounds
- Ballymaw GAA Sports grounds
- Sports and Community Hall
- St. James' Church
- Scout Den
- O'Shea's Pub
- Garden Centre
- Richmond Soccer Pitch, Ballyhank
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