Killinchy

Killinchy

Killinchy (in Irish: "Cill Dhuinsí", ie (St) Duinseach’s Church) is a small village in County Down, Northern Ireland, two miles inland from the western shores of Strangford Lough in the Ards Borough Council area. According to the 2001 Census the population was 492.

The village sits on a hill overlooking Strangford Lough. The nearby settlement of Balloo is often treated as part of Killinchy. In Balloo, the main shop is McCanns (formerly called Killinchy General Stores). It includes a coffee shop, 'Muffler's', and a hardware store and post office. Opposite McCanns is a petrol station including a Mace convenience store. Balloo also has a branch of the Northern Bank, a Masonic Hall and a butcher's shop. Killinchy has a community hall and a new children's playground. A firework display is held annually. The main pub in the district is Balloo House. 'Daft Eddy's' is a well-known pub and restauarant and though often described as being in Killinchy is actually in nearby Whiterock.This restaurant has a fine sea view and has an excellent seafood menu.

ee also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland


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