Ballylanders
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Ballylanders is a village in south County Limerick
, Ireland
. It is situated on the R513; Mitchelstown
-Limerick
regional road, being approximately 14 km. from the former and 44 km. from the latter. The 2006 census recorded a population of 333 people.
derived family surname of "Landers" or alternatively "de Londra" can give its translation as "Town of the Londoner".
The present day Catholic parish church is of a modern circular design, the first in the country. Although the very first church in the village which was a Church of Ireland
, thought to be built in the 19th century is still in existence today as a private dwelling house two houses up from Buckley's shop on Main Street, the arches of the church are still visible from the inside and are preserved for aesthetic value.
Griston Bog, on the west side of the village, is a noted nature reserve and bird sanctuary which is home to numerous birds, insects and plants.
club which has won the Limerick county Senior Football championship in 1917, 1999 and 2007.
Ballylanders Soccer Club which was first established in 1987 continues to be one of the most active and vibrant clubs in the community. The club caters for boys and girls of all age groups and has over 200 registered members; the club purchased its own grounds in 1992 and the 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) facility comprises a clubhouse, two full-size playing pitches and a full-size floodlit training pitch. Recently the club has developed an amenity walk around the perimeter of its ground and has completed the planting of 250 native hardwood trees in part of their facility which was unsuitable for development as a playing area. Development work on their facility is funded through a weekly lottery, with tickets available from local pubs and shops.
Frank Dineen was one of Munster's most promising athletes of the early 1880s. Later he became the only person to ever hold both posts of president (1885–1898) and Secretary (1898–1901) of the G.A.A.
, as Secretary he tried to restore financial stability when the Association was threatened with bankruptcy. In 1907 he fronted the purchase of the Croke Park
site out of his own personal finances for £3,250. He was the writer of the Gaelic column in influential weekly 'Sport' for many years. Prominent in Land League and Fenian
movements, he became a supporter of John Redmond
after the turn of century. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery
. The house in Ballylanders where he was born is now owned by the McDermott family.
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, 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 situated on the R513; Mitchelstown
Mitchelstown
Mitchelstown is a town in County Cork, Ireland with a population of approximately 3300. Mitchelstown is situated in the valley to the south of the Galtee Mountains close to the Mitchelstown Caves and is 28 km from Cahir, 50 km from Cork and 59 km from Limerick...
-Limerick
Limerick
Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the...
regional road, being approximately 14 km. from the former and 44 km. from the latter. The 2006 census recorded a population of 333 people.
Name
Historically the name translates as ‘de Londra's town’ and is most likely of Norman origin and referring to a popular Anglo-NormanAnglo-Norman
The Anglo-Normans were mainly the descendants of the Normans who ruled England following the Norman conquest by William the Conqueror in 1066. A small number of Normans were already settled in England prior to the conquest...
derived family surname of "Landers" or alternatively "de Londra" can give its translation as "Town of the Londoner".
Amenities
There is a holy well close to the village which is the focal point of the "Pattern day", held annually on 15th of August, this is one of the major such fair days in the locality. In 2011 The Wolfe Tones performed in the marquee during the pattern festival.The present day Catholic parish church is of a modern circular design, the first in the country. Although the very first church in the village which was a Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
, thought to be built in the 19th century is still in existence today as a private dwelling house two houses up from Buckley's shop on Main Street, the arches of the church are still visible from the inside and are preserved for aesthetic value.
Griston Bog, on the west side of the village, is a noted nature reserve and bird sanctuary which is home to numerous birds, insects and plants.
Sports
Ballylanders has a popular and successful G.A.A.Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
club which has won the Limerick county Senior Football championship in 1917, 1999 and 2007.
Ballylanders Soccer Club which was first established in 1987 continues to be one of the most active and vibrant clubs in the community. The club caters for boys and girls of all age groups and has over 200 registered members; the club purchased its own grounds in 1992 and the 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) facility comprises a clubhouse, two full-size playing pitches and a full-size floodlit training pitch. Recently the club has developed an amenity walk around the perimeter of its ground and has completed the planting of 250 native hardwood trees in part of their facility which was unsuitable for development as a playing area. Development work on their facility is funded through a weekly lottery, with tickets available from local pubs and shops.
Noteable people
Frank Dineen (1862–1916)Frank Dineen was one of Munster's most promising athletes of the early 1880s. Later he became the only person to ever hold both posts of president (1885–1898) and Secretary (1898–1901) of the G.A.A.
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
, as Secretary he tried to restore financial stability when the Association was threatened with bankruptcy. In 1907 he fronted the purchase of the Croke Park
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is the principal stadium and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association , Ireland's biggest sporting organisation...
site out of his own personal finances for £3,250. He was the writer of the Gaelic column in influential weekly 'Sport' for many years. Prominent in Land League and Fenian
Fenian
The Fenians , both the Fenian Brotherhood and Irish Republican Brotherhood , were fraternal organisations dedicated to the establishment of an independent Irish Republic in the 19th and early 20th century. The name "Fenians" was first applied by John O'Mahony to the members of the Irish republican...
movements, he became a supporter of John Redmond
John Redmond
John Edward Redmond was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, MP in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918...
after the turn of century. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery
Glasnevin Cemetery
Glasnevin Cemetery , officially known as Prospect Cemetery, is the largest non-denominational cemetery in Ireland with an estimated 1.5 million burials...
. The house in Ballylanders where he was born is now owned by the McDermott family.
See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland