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Ballincollig (Irish: Baile an Chollaigh)
is a town about 8 km west of Cork City in County Cork, Ireland. It
is located beside the River Lee on the R608 from Ballincollig to
Cork City. As of the 2006 census, the population is 16,339. The
nearest towns include: Ovens, Killumney, Inniscarra, Blarney (Home
of the famous Blarney Stone), and Tower. It is near the Cork suburbs
of Bishopstown and Wilton.
It is home to a several creches, four primary schools, and two
secondary schools. There are many sports clubs in the town. These
include Ballincollig Rugby Club, Ballincollig G.A.A.. and
Ballincollig Soccer Club.
St. Mary's and St. John's Church as seen from Station RoadTwo
catholic churches are located in the town. The modern Christ Our
Light is located on the west side of the town, while the old St.
Mary and St. John's is located near the centre of the town, on
Station Road. Other religious groups also have service at various
locations in Ballincollig.
Among the other amenities located in Ballincollig are included a
library, a multiplex cinema, playgrounds, 3 shopping centres and a
large park (Ballincollig Regional Park).
The Gunpowder Mills along with its visitor centre / museum is to be
found on the north side of the town. The Gunpowder Mills are now in
disrepair but the area is still open for walks.
A new shopping centre opened in October 2005. A bypass road was
built around the town ,started in early 2000 and opened in September
2004. This reduces the journey time from Cork to Killarney on the
N22 and reduce traffic volumes going through the town centre.
Public transport links to the town are frequent and inexpensive.
There was a rail line running from Station House (at the south end
of Station Road) to Cork City, that has been unused for decades. |
