Ballynoe, County Down

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Ballynoe, County Down - Wikipedia

Coordinates: 54°17′20″N 5°43′12″W / 54.28889°N 5.72000°W

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Ballynoe An Baile Nua
Entering the village of Ballynoe along the Ballylucas Road
Ballynoe
Coordinates: 54°17′20″N 5°43′12″W / 54.28889°N 5.72000°W / 54.28889; -5.72000
Country	Northern Ireland
County	County Down
Historic barony	Lecale Upper
Civil parish	Bright

Ballynoe (from Irish an Baile Nua 'the new settlement') is a 0.8392 km² (207.37 acres) settlement and townland south of Dún Pádraig (Downpatrick) in An Dún (County Down), Northern Ireland with a population of 109 recorded in the 2011 cencus. It is situated in the civil parish of Breachtán (Bright) and historic barony of Leath Cathail Uachtarach (Lecale Upper).^[1]

History

The main feature in the hamlet is Ballynoe stone circle, a late Neolithic to early Bronze age large circle of over fifty closely spaced upright stones, surrounding a mound which, when excavated, was found to contain two cists in which cremated bones were found.
Ballynoe railway station, on the Belfast and County Down Railway, opened on 8 July 1892, but finally closed on 16 January 1950.^[2]

Places of interest

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ballynoe.

Ballynoe Stone Circle: The best way to get to the stone circle is to drive or take the bus from Saint Patrick's Avenue Downpatrick to Ballynoe Village close to the Castle Inn at the crossroads. From there, go south on Ballynoe Road about 200m and look for the sign/path on the West side of the road.^[3]
Ballynoe Railway Station: Just a short distance from the Stone Circle, the old Train Station adds to the charm of the visit. This station, which opened its doors in 1892 as part of the Downpatrick, Killough, and Ardglass Railway, offers a fascinating glimpse into the bygone era of rail travel.^[4]^[5]

The Castle Inn: located at 109 Ballynoe Road on the crossroads of Ballynoe village. The pub is conveniently located near the Ballynoe Stone Circle, adding to its appeal for visitors. The Castle Inn remains a beloved spot for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy a relaxed and friendly environment.
Tyrella Beach: Just 3 miles further (7 minutes by car) is Tyrella Beach, a wide, flat, sandy beach facing the Mourne Mountains that’s around two kilometres long and backed by 25 hectares of mature dunes. As a Blue Flag beach (lifeguards), Tyrella boasts excellent water quality, making it ideal for swimming or you can try your hand at surfing, kite surfing, or windsurfing if you're feeling adventurous. There are also horse rides that you can enjoy on the beach that caters to all skill levels, making it a fun and welcoming activity for everyone.^[6]

Notable people

Aodh Mac Cathmhaoil, (Hugh MacCaghwell)
Additionally, the BBC's "WW2 People's War" project features a heartwarming story by Ian Davis, recounting personal experiences and memories related to the Ballynoe train station and the surrounding area during World War II, providing a unique perspective on the station's role in the community and the lives of the people who lived there.^[5]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ballynoe.

^ "Ballynoe". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
^ "Ballynoe station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 11 September 2007.
^ Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland (1983). Historic Monuments of Northern Ireland. Belfast: HMSO. p. 88.
^ Trains, Cranes and Trivial Tales (6 January 2024). Sand, stones and spuds - the story of Ballynoe. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
^ ^a ^b Ian Davis (19 January 2006). "All Change for Ballynoe, Bright, Killough and Malta!". WW2 People's War. BBC. Retrieved 28 February 2025.
^ "SeaHorse Polo and Beach Rides". SeaHorse Polo. Retrieved 28 February 2025.

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List of places in County Down
Cities	Bangor Belfast (part) Lisburn (part) Newry (part)
Towns	Ballynahinch Banbridge Carryduff Castlewellan Comber Donaghadee Downpatrick Dromore Dundonald Holywood Kilkeel Newcastle Newtownards Warrenpoint
Villages	Annahilt Annalong Annsborough Ardglass Attical Aughnacloy Ballela Balloo Ballygowan Ballyhalbert Ballyhornan Ballykinler Ballylesson Ballylough Ballymacmaine Ballynoe Ballyskeagh Ballywalter Blackskull Bleary Bryansford Burren Carrowdore Cloghy Clough Conlig Corbet Crawfordsburn Cregagh Crossgar Cultra Dollingstown Donaghcloney Dromara Drumaness Drumbeg Drumbo Drumlough, Hillsborough Drumlough, Rathfriland Dundrum Dunnaval Edenderry Gamblestown Gilford Greyabbey Groomsport Helen's Bay Hillhall Hillsborough Hilltown Katesbridge Kilcoo Killinchy Killough Killowen Killyleagh Kinallen Kircubbin Lawrencetown Leitrim Lenaderg Loughbrickland Loughinisland Lurganare Lurganville Magheraconluce Magheralin Mayobridge Maze Millisle Moira Moneyreagh Moneyslane Monteith Newtownbreda Portaferry Portavogie Poyntzpass Rathfriland Ravernet Rostrevor Saintfield Saul Scarva Seaforde Seahill Sheeptown Shrigley Spa Strangford Temple Tullylish Waringsford Waringstown Whiterock
Townlands	Ballybannan Ballydargan Ballyhay Ballynagarrick Ballynahatty Benraw Braniel Cabra Carnalea Derryneill Killinure Legacurry Legananny Ringhaddy Tievenadarragh Tullynakill
Landforms	Ards Peninsula Burr Point Carlingford Lough Cloughmore Copeland Islands Cranfield Point Lecale peninsula Lough Island Reavy Mournes St. John's Point Slieve Croob Strangford Lough Islands of County Down
Baronies	Ards Lower Ards Upper Castlereagh Lower Castlereagh Upper Dufferin Iveagh Lower Iveagh Upper Kinelarty Lecale Lower Lecale Upper Lordship of Newry Mourne
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