Ballymacelligott
| Ballymacelligott Baile Mhic Eilegóid | |
|---|---|
| Parish | |
  Ballymacelligott Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°15′12″N 9°36′39″W / 52.2532°N 9.6108°WCoordinates: 52°15′12″N 9°36′39″W / 52.2532°N 9.6108°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Kerry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | Q905125 |
Ballymacelligott (Irish: Baile Mhic Eilegóid) is a parish in the north of County Kerry in Ireland. It is situated 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of Tralee.
History
A quarry was first built in Ballymacelligott in 1811 as a source for building materials for construction of a barracks in Tralee.[1] The present day Ballymacelligott Church was built in 1824. It was in the barony of Trughanacmy.
Demographics
- In 1831, the population was 3,535.
- In 1841, the population was 4,058.[2]
Sports
The Ballymacelligott handball club was founded in 1950.[3] Ballymacelligott is known nationwide for its handballing talents, many All-Ireland champions and World champions have come from Ballymacelligott. The area is also home to two soccer clubs, Ballymac Celtic and Ballymac Galaxy, which both play in the Kerry District League.[4]
References
- ↑ Lewis, Samuel (1837). A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland. 1. London. pp. 143–144. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- ↑ Ballymacelligott Civil Parish & Townland Map
- ↑ ballymachandball.com - History
- ↑ http://www.kerrydistrictleague.ie/clubs/
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