Ballyhale

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Ballyhale (Baile Héil in Irish) is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is south of the city of Kilkenny.

Contents 1 Location 2 Sport 3 People 4 Transport 5 See also 6 References

[edit] Location

It is roughly half way between Kilkenny City and Waterford City. The N9 and N10 National Primary Routes meet just north of the village, and south of neighbouring village Knocktopher.

[edit] Sport

The local Gaelic Athletic Association club - Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA are one of the most successful clubs in County Killkenny. Senior County Hurling Champions in 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 2006. They were runners up in 1984, 1986, 1987 and 2005 They have also been All-Ireland Club Hurling Champions in 1981, 1984, 1990 and 2007. They have also been Senior County Gaelic football Champions in 1979, 1980 and 1982.

[edit] People

• The renowned Kilkenny hurler Henry Shefflin lives in the village.

[edit] Transport

• Ballyhale railway station opened on 21 May 1853, but finally closed on 1 January 1963.^[1]

[edit] See also

• List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

[edit] References

• (Google Maps)

Coordinates: 52°28′N, 7°12′W