Braniel
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Braniel, is a large housing estate in East Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Two small estates, Roddens and Glenview are located in the area, and are often referred to the Braniel. It is a predominantly Protestant area, with the majority of residents being loyalist or unionist. The area is due to be refurbished, as near-by estates Belvoir (Beaver) and Newtownbreda have been refurbished.
, however it is sometimes wrongly labelled South Belfast. The Entrance to the Braniel is via the Knock Road and the Ballygowan Road. Near-by estates include, Church Road (Rosewood, Rosemount, Gray Castle, Marlborough), Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Clarawood, Clonduff, Casaeldona and Cregagh. In 2001, a man was murdered on Ravenswood Park, at the end entering the Braniel Square. In 2008, a man was stabbed on Whincroft Road, one of the main roads into Braniel Square. A 28 year old man was then arrested and given bail following the event.
Roddens Park is in serious need of refurbishment as the park has deteriorated over the years and has not been updated or fixed.
On 7 October 2011, it was announced "The Griffin" would close. On 17 October 2011, it was announced the store had been sold. Phil Griffin will take a backseat to the management of the shop.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. Two small estates, Roddens and Glenview are located in the area, and are often referred to the Braniel. It is a predominantly Protestant area, with the majority of residents being loyalist or unionist. The area is due to be refurbished, as near-by estates Belvoir (Beaver) and Newtownbreda have been refurbished.
About
The Braniel is in East Belfast, Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, however it is sometimes wrongly labelled South Belfast. The Entrance to the Braniel is via the Knock Road and the Ballygowan Road. Near-by estates include, Church Road (Rosewood, Rosemount, Gray Castle, Marlborough), Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Clarawood, Clonduff, Casaeldona and Cregagh. In 2001, a man was murdered on Ravenswood Park, at the end entering the Braniel Square. In 2008, a man was stabbed on Whincroft Road, one of the main roads into Braniel Square. A 28 year old man was then arrested and given bail following the event.
Services
- Braniel Primary School, educates over 400 children and was recently refurbished for it's 50th anniversary.)
- Braniel Church, which hosts both a Methodist and Presbyterian congregation.
- Braniel Football Pitch, Currently under construction and is due to open in December 2011, it re-placed the Braniel Bowling Green
- Braniel Community Centre, for community events and other activities. The B.C.A hold events and meetings here.
- Braniel Bowling Green, 1980's - 2011, removed in favour of a new football pitch.
- Braniel Library, Closed 2010, a mobile Library now visits the car park at the Glenside Shops.
Parks
- Carmena Allen Memorial Park, at the top of the estate. Better known as Braniel Park or Sam's Park.
- Roddens Park, Located in Roddens. Not to be confused with a near-by street with the same name.
Roddens Park is in serious need of refurbishment as the park has deteriorated over the years and has not been updated or fixed.
Glenside Shops
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(Said to be replacing The Griffin in 2011) - The Griffin (2004-November 2011)
- Hair Care (1990's-present)
- Rose Garden (2010-present)
- Wylie & Company Solicitors (1999-present)
- SMART WASH-IN (2007-present)
On 7 October 2011, it was announced "The Griffin" would close. On 17 October 2011, it was announced the store had been sold. Phil Griffin will take a backseat to the management of the shop.
Braniel
- Centra Off License (2005-present)
- Braniel Pharmacy (?-present)
- DC's Fish & Chips (2011-present)
Glenside Shops
- The Glen Newsagents (1990's-2002)
- Vivo (2002-2003)
- Golden King (?-2005)
- Golden Fu (2005-2007)
- Link Drycleaners (1990's-2007)
- Asian Delight (2007-2010)
Braniel
- SPAR (1990's-2005)
- KellsKitchen (2000's-2007)
- Goodmans Traditional Fish and Chips (2007-2009)
Former
- Micheal Stone, best known for the Milltown Cemetery attackMilltown Cemetery attackThe Milltown Cemetery attack The Milltown Cemetery attack The Milltown Cemetery attack (also known as the Milltown Cemetery killings or Milltown Massacre took place on 16 March 1988 in Belfast's Milltown Cemetery...
and trying to break into the Parliament Buildings.