Ballycumber
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Ballycumber is a village
located where the R436
regional road
crosses the River Brosna
in County Offaly
, Ireland
. It is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the town of Clara
, on the western edge of Clara bog
. According to the Census 2006, the DED population for Ballycumber was 688 people. However, it is estimated that the population within the village boundary is approximately 260 people.
Ballycumber is located in the Parish of Leamonaghan. Leamonaghan parish has 44 townlands. Four of these are in County Westmeath
, namely Ballinahown village, Kilgarvan, Glebe and Renaun. The other forty are in County Offaly
The parish is divided roughly into three parts, each part with its own church – Ballinahown, Boher, about six miles (10 km) east of there, and Pullough about ten miles (16 km) south-east of Ballinahown.
The church in Boher (dedicated to St. Manchán of Lemanaghan, a local saint) was opened in 1861 – before that there was a mud-walled church in the area which has left no trace.
The parish takes its name from an old monastic ruin in the townland (district) of Leamonaghan, about half-way between Boher and Pullough – it ceased to function as a church about the time of the English Reformation
.
Ballycumber also have a 2 soccer teams, an A team and a B team. Ballycumber Rovers, managed by Brendan Grennan, are largely successful throughout the midlands. County cups have been won with previous managers and the team is very proud to be a leading midlands soccer team.
Also home to Declan "The Shot" Daly, Offaly footballer of the year 2010
Other villages in the Ballycumber Parish & towns which are in close proximity include:
Ballinahown
Pollagh
Doon
Tubber
Lemanaghan
Ferbane
Clara
Moate
Tullamore
Athlone
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Village
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located where the R436
R436 road
The R436 road is a regional road in Ireland linking Kilbeggan, County Westmeath and Ferbane, County Offaly. It passes through the town of Clara, County Offaly, Ballycumber, through cutaway peat bogs to Ferbane where it terminates at the N62.The road is long....
regional road
Regional road
A regional road in Ireland is a class of road not forming a major route , but nevertheless forming a link in the national route network. There are over 11,600 kilometres of regional roads. Regional roads are numbered with three digit route numbers, prefixed by "R" A regional road in Ireland is a...
crosses the River Brosna
River Brosna
The River Brosna is a river in Ireland, flowing through County Westmeath and County Offaly.The river rises in Lough Owel north of Mullingar and is a tributary of the River Shannon. It meets the Shannon at Shannon Harbour.-Course:...
in County Offaly
County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
, 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,...
. It is 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the town of Clara
Clara
Clara is a town on the River Brosna in County Offaly and is the 10th largest town in the midlands of Ireland. The town has a population of 3001 , however a number of well populated housing estates lie outside the town boundary making the actual population higher...
, on the western edge of Clara bog
Clara bog
Clara Bog is one of the largest relatively intact raised bogs remaining in Ireland. It lies southeast of the R436 regional road between the village of Ballycumber and the town of Clara, in County Offaly....
. According to the Census 2006, the DED population for Ballycumber was 688 people. However, it is estimated that the population within the village boundary is approximately 260 people.
Ballycumber is located in the Parish of Leamonaghan. Leamonaghan parish has 44 townlands. Four of these are in County Westmeath
County Westmeath
-Economy:Westmeath has a strong agricultural economy. Initially, development occurred around the major market centres of Mullingar, Moate, and Kinnegad. Athlone developed due to its military significance, and its strategic location on the main Dublin–Galway route across the River Shannon. Mullingar...
, namely Ballinahown village, Kilgarvan, Glebe and Renaun. The other forty are in County Offaly
The parish is divided roughly into three parts, each part with its own church – Ballinahown, Boher, about six miles (10 km) east of there, and Pullough about ten miles (16 km) south-east of Ballinahown.
The church in Boher (dedicated to St. Manchán of Lemanaghan, a local saint) was opened in 1861 – before that there was a mud-walled church in the area which has left no trace.
The parish takes its name from an old monastic ruin in the townland (district) of Leamonaghan, about half-way between Boher and Pullough – it ceased to function as a church about the time of the English Reformation
English Reformation
The English Reformation was the series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church....
.
Education
The local National School, Boher NS, is located beside St. Manchans Church. The School was founded by St. Manchan & St. Ciaran, hence its name. The school has approx 118 pupils and 8 teachers. The old school house to the west of the church was turned into living quarters as the new school was built to the east of the church in 1989. The school has 5 classrooms, a gym, library, staff room, learning support room, resource room, office & wheel-chair access. It also has a newly refurbished football pitch, basketball & soccer courts, & a vegetable garden. The school boasts off street parking facilities for teachers and bus drop off and collection points. The school is situated 2 minutes outside Ballycumber in Boher.Sport
Ballycumber GAA pitch is located 2 miles (3.2 km) outside of the village with an adjoining community centre. The pitch has been named as one of the best pitches to play a game of football on in Offaly. Ballycumber are a very successful team with many titles to their name. Their primary colours are dark blue and yellow. There is a senior team, consisting of just Ballycumber players. However, the minor, u21, u16, u14, u10 and u8's team are joined with Tubber to form Ballycumber/Tubber. Brosna Gaels are the hurling club in the Parish. They are a team consisting of mainly Ballycumber, but also Tubber, Doon, & Pullough. Brosna Gaels have been largely successful especially in recent years winning many titles including the senior A championship.Ballycumber also have a 2 soccer teams, an A team and a B team. Ballycumber Rovers, managed by Brendan Grennan, are largely successful throughout the midlands. County cups have been won with previous managers and the team is very proud to be a leading midlands soccer team.
Also home to Declan "The Shot" Daly, Offaly footballer of the year 2010
Transport
- Although Ballycumber is a small rural village, there are great road networks. It is situated on the R346 regional road which connects Birr to Clara. Athlone is a 20 minute drive in a car while the nearby Offaly capital Tullamore is a short 13 minutes in a car. The New M6 connecting Dublin & Galway is a short 10 minute drive away adjoining in Moate/Tubber. Bus Éireann run an "on the hour, every hour" schedule from Moate & Tullamore with buses going to Galway, Dublin, Waterford & Belfast. The Bus Station for the midlands is located in Athlone just 20 minutes drive away. Iárann Ród Éireann run a train from Dublin to Galway every half hour from Clara train station as Ballycumber station, which was opened on March 1, 1862, closed on June 17, 1963.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland
Other villages in the Ballycumber Parish & towns which are in close proximity include:
Ballinahown
Ballinahown
Ballinahown is a village in County Westmeath on the N62 regional road in Ireland. It is south of Athlone and east of the River Shannon.From Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837:...
Pollagh
Pollagh
There is also a Pollagh on Achill Island, County Mayo Pollagh also spelled Pullough is a village in County Offaly, Ireland, located in the midlands of Ireland. The name Pollagh comes from the Irish Poll ach, literally meaning expansive hole, but practically meaning "broad expanse of shallow water"...
Doon
Doon
Doon can refer to:Geography and places:*River Doon, Scotland*Loch Doon, Scotland*Doon River, New Zealand*Doon, Iowa, USA*Doon, County Cavan, Ireland*Doon, County Offaly, Ireland*Doon, County Limerick, Ireland...
Tubber
Lemanaghan
Ferbane
Ferbane
Ferbane is a small town on the north bank of the River Brosna in County Offaly, Ireland, between Birr and Athlone at the junction of the N62 National secondary road and the R436 regional road...
Clara
Clara
Clara is a town on the River Brosna in County Offaly and is the 10th largest town in the midlands of Ireland. The town has a population of 3001 , however a number of well populated housing estates lie outside the town boundary making the actual population higher...
Moate
Moate
Moate is a town in County Westmeath, Ireland.The name An Móta is derived from the term motte-and-bailey as the Normans built an example of this type of fortification here. The earthwork is still visible behind the buildings on the main street....
Tullamore
Tullamore
Tullamore is a town in County Offaly, in the midlands of Ireland. It is Offaly's county town and the centre of the district.Tullamore is an important commercial and industrial centre in the region. Major international employers in the town include 'Tyco Healthcare' and 'Boston Scientific'. In...
Athlone
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