Killinure
Encyclopedia
Killinure is a townland
in County Down
, Northern Ireland
, lying on the south-east border of Carryduff
.
It is approximately 770 acres (3.1 km²) in area, and still consists mostly of farmland, although since the 1990s, the housing developments of Carryduff have begun to encroach on its north-west corner (including the Killynure Estate).
It contains a few small streams which join the Carryduff River
, ultimately flowing into the Lagan
some miles north at Minnowburn.
The old Killynure Road (note the spelling) runs south from Carryduff, over Ouley Hill
to the town of Saintfield
, five miles to the south. The modern A7
primary route from Belfast
, via Carryduff and Saintfield, to Downpatrick
, also now runs through the townland.
Killynure Road West leaves the Killynure Road at Ouley Hill and runs westward, to meet the A24
road (which connects Carryduff to Ballynahinch).
The name Killinure has been translated from Irish
as Church of the Yew, although there seems little sign of this ancient church or indeed any yew tree
s within the townland now. (In fact, Killynure Avenue, a small road which runs between the Killynure Road and the A7, leading to Lisdoonan townland, is actually lined with numerous ash tree
s.)
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
in County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
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...
, lying on the south-east border of Carryduff
Carryduff
Carryduff is a small town and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, about south of Belfast city centre. It had a population of 6,595 people in the 2001 Census....
.
It is approximately 770 acres (3.1 km²) in area, and still consists mostly of farmland, although since the 1990s, the housing developments of Carryduff have begun to encroach on its north-west corner (including the Killynure Estate).
It contains a few small streams which join the Carryduff River
Carryduff River
The Carryduff River is a minor river in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is not navigable.The river rises in Killinure townland, in the boggy ground at the northern base of Ouley Hill , and is fed by numerous drainage ditches as it passes through the farmland to the south of the town of Carryduff...
, ultimately flowing into the Lagan
River Lagan
The River Lagan is a major river in Northern Ireland which runs 40 miles from the Slieve Croob mountain in County Down to Belfast where it enters Belfast Lough, an inlet of the Irish Sea. The River Lagan forms much of the border between County Antrim and County Down. It rises as a tiny fast...
some miles north at Minnowburn.
The old Killynure Road (note the spelling) runs south from Carryduff, over Ouley Hill
Ouley Hill
Ouley Hill is the highest hill in County Down Northern Ireland, between Carryduff and Saintfield at 180m.It was the site of a battle in the Irish Rebellion of 1798....
to the town of Saintfield
Saintfield
Saintfield is a village in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated roughly halfway between Belfast and Downpatrick on the A7 road. It had a population of 2,959 people in the 2001 Census. The village proper is considered predominantly a middle or upper-middle class town and of both Catholic and...
, five miles to the south. The modern A7
A7 road (Northern Ireland)
In Northern Ireland, the A7 is a major trunk road running some 16 miles from Downpatrick, through Crossgar and Saintfield, to Carryduff...
primary route from Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, via Carryduff and Saintfield, to Downpatrick
Downpatrick
Downpatrick is a medium-sized town about 33 km south of Belfast in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is the county town of Down with a rich history and strong connection to Saint Patrick. It had a population of 10,316 at the 2001 Census...
, also now runs through the townland.
Killynure Road West leaves the Killynure Road at Ouley Hill and runs westward, to meet the A24
A24 road (Northern Ireland)
The A24 is a major road in Northern Ireland; running from Belfast, through Carryduff and Ballynahinch to Clough, near Newcastle where it meets the A2....
road (which connects Carryduff to Ballynahinch).
The name Killinure has been translated from Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
as Church of the Yew, although there seems little sign of this ancient church or indeed any yew tree
Taxus baccata
Taxus baccata is a conifer native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia. It is the tree originally known as yew, though with other related trees becoming known, it may be now known as the English yew, or European yew.-Description:It is a small-...
s within the townland now. (In fact, Killynure Avenue, a small road which runs between the Killynure Road and the A7, leading to Lisdoonan townland, is actually lined with numerous ash tree
European Ash
Fraxinus excelsior , is a species of Fraxinus native to most of Europe with the exception of northern Scandinavia and southern Iberia, and also southwestern Asia from northern Turkey east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains...
s.)
See also
- Killinure, County Carlow
- Killinure, County Tipperary
- Killinure, County Westmeath
- Killinure, County Wicklow