When did the Ballykinlar to Killough walk start?
Visitors to Ballykinlar include walkers and hikers who wish to observe the coastline of County Down, and undertake the Ballykinlar to Killough walk which passes the Blue Flag beach at Tyrella. Ballykinlar Halt railway station was opened in March 1915, but was finally closed on 16 January 1950.
Is there a bus from Ballykinlar to Downpatrick?
Ballykinlar Halt railway station was opened in March 1915, but was finally closed on 16 January 1950. A regular bus service runs between Downpatrick and Ballykinlar, via Clough. Ballykinlar has three sports pitches, including two changing facilities. It also has several football teams including U13’s, U15’s, U17’s and a second and first team.
When did Mohill and Leitrim Railway Station close?
“Mohill railway station opened on 24 October 1887 and finally closed on 1 April 1959. [8] It was a Class 2 station and had two timber platforms, with buildings (similar to those at Dromod) on the down side. Although aways a staff station, it was not a crossing-place as the loop was not long enough.
When does Ballykinlar history hut open to public?
The ‘Ballykinlar History Hut’ project will be launched on September 29 at Down County Museum and opened to the public in the autumn of 2019. The project is supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
When did the Talyllyn Railway passenger station open?
The passenger station was opened in 1976, at the eastern limit of locomotive working on the mineral railway between Abergynolwyn Station and Bryn-Eglwys, which was at foot of the Alltwyllt incline, the first of two inclines between the Talyllyn Railway and the Bryn-Eglwys Quarry. ^ “About the Talyllyn Railway”. Talyllyn Railway. 29 October 2004.
Where is the British Army base in Ballykinlar?
Ballykinlar is the site of a major British Army base now known as Abercorn Barracks . Public houses in the area include the Minerstown Tavern (located 3 miles to the east along the coast) and The Four Roads Inn. Both provide minibus connections to the village.