Ballinora


Ballinora or Ballynora is a small rural parish and townland near Cork city and Ballincollig in County Cork, Ireland. The townland is home to several education facilities and sporting clubs, and includes the village of Waterfall.

Sport

Ballinora GAA

was founded in 1924. The club's colours are green and red, and it plays in the Muskerry division of Cork GAA. Ballinora GAA has two sports grounds; Ballinora GAA Pitch, and Ballymaw. The club participates in the Junior A Hurling Championship and the Intermediate Football Championship.

Richmond FC

Founded in 1980, Richmond FC is the local soccer club. With membership of over 200, the club caters for both boys and girls from 5 years to adult. The club owns two pitches, Ballyhank pitch in Waterfall and Garranedarra in Bishopstown.
Former Republic of Ireland soccer international, Alan Bennett began his football career with the club.

Religion

Ballinora's Parish church is St. James' Church, which church underwent a major renovation in 2009.
Ballinora is the birthplace of Bishop Cornelius Lucey.

Amenities

Ballinora is home to Ballinora National School, Ballinora and Ballymaw GAA grounds, a community hall, scout den, a pub and a garden centre.