Ballyhalbert
Ballyhalbert | |
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Ballyhalbert Pier, April 2005 | |
Location within County Down | |
Population | 1,026 (2011 Census) |
District | |
County | |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NEWTOWNARDS |
Postcode district | BT22 |
Dialling code | 028 |
UK Parliament | |
NI Assembly | |
Ballyhalbert (formerly known as Talbotston and Halbertston)
The easternmost settlement of Ireland, Burr Point, is within Ballyhalbert's environs.
Name
Ballyhalbert was originally known as Talbotyston as far back as 1333; however by 1605 it had been
History
In May 1917 four vessels, the Saint Mungo, Derrymore, Amber and the Morion, were captured and sunk in Ballyhalbert Bay, by U-boat UC 65 under the command of Otto Steinbrinck, one of the most famous U-boat commanders of World War I.[7]
The village played a major role during
In stormy weather, although sea defences have been implemented, waves crashing against the coast leave debris on main roads.[citation needed] In the 21st century, a car park opposite the gospel hall has had numerous repairs to protect it from the sea.[citation needed]
Education
Victoria Primary School serves the village. Glastry College is one mile from Ballyhalbert.
See also
- List of towns in Northern Ireland
- List of villages in Northern Ireland
References
- ^ a b Ulster Scots Agency Archived 20 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine, page 19.
- ^ "Ballyhalbert". Census 2011 Results. NI Statistics and Research Agency. Archived from the original on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ Place Names NI - Ballyhalbert Archived 2012-03-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Placenames Database of Ireland". Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ "Ballyhalbert Village". Ros Davies' Co. Down, Northern Ireland Genealogy Research Site. Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ "Ballyhalbert History - The Talbots". Ballyhalbert website. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ISBN 978-0-7524-2509-2.