Ballymacelligott
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| Ballymacelligott Baile Mhic Eilegóid
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| 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 |
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| • 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Demographics
- In 1831, the population was 3,535.
- In 1841, the population was 4,058.[2]
[edit] Sports
The Ballymacelligott handball club was founded in 1950.[3] Ballymacelligott is known nationwide for its handballing talents,[citation needed] many All-Ireland champions and World champions have come from Ballymacelligott.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Lewis, Samuel (1837). A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland. 1. London. pp. 143–144. http://www.libraryireland.com/topog/B/Ballymacelligott-Trughenackmy-Kerry.php. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- ^ Ballymacelligott Civil Parish & Townland Map
- ^ ballymachandball.com - History
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