Contacts
members of the group are as follows:
Steve Deegan
Christy Dennison
Mike Edmonds
James Kelly
Maurice Mason
Tom O Keeffe
Martine Rigney
Fiona Woods
February 22, 2008
Contacts / Links
Ballymore Eustace Historical Society
Contact Margaret Pearse Phone No. 045/864802 for further information
Contact: C.J. Darby
Web: http://geocities.com/cjdarby04/
Email: cjdarby04@yahoo.com
Other Contacts
Wendy Deegan
Michael Kelly
John Hartigan
Margaret McDonald
Other Links
Historical article By Matt Purcell
An Article on Ballymore Eustace woollen mills
Historical article on Rathsallagh House
working "sub - group"
About us
This website has been initiated by a group of Ballymore Eustace parish
residents, and is just one of the agreed projects taken on board.
bringing together local action groups and C.D.A as a working "sub - group"
which agree to advise Ballymore Eustace C.D.A. on planning submissions and other
issues concerning the community.
All parties agree that a unified approach is necessary to help protect the
unique living environment and quality of life we are privilaged to enjoy in
Ballymore Eustace.At the same time it's the aim of the group to promote and
preserve what makes ballymore Eustace a special village.
members of the group are as follows:
Steve Deegan
Christy Dennison
Mike Edmonds
James Kelly
Maurice Mason
Tom O Keeffe
Martine Rigney
Fiona Woods
Some items we hope to make progress on:
1. A playground for Ballymore Eustace - Fiona Woods is leading the charge on
getting a group of interested parents together who will help research
the potential cost and location of a much-needed playground in
Ballymore Eustace for the younger children. Following the lead from the
parents in Blessington, we intend to get a playground for the village
where young children can play safely. [Potential locations such as
the river walk and Doran's Meadow will be considered along with other
sites. ][[ Interested parents should contact Fiona
2. What have we got ? - The CDA is commissioning research into who
and what make up the community of Ballymore Eustace. Using a model
called Asset Based Community Development, the CDA hopes to unearth
all those hidden gems of the village, both human and otherwise,
commercial and social, so that we can all get much more out of the
fantastic environment we are privileged to live in.
3. Ballymore Eustace walkways - Eric Firth is going to publish a map of all
the walks in and around the village so that both visitors and locals
can enjoy the beauty of the river and countryside. This map will be
available at the new CDA notice board that we hope to site by the
fountain and of course in the next edition of the Bugle.
4. Ballymore Eustace in 2012 - A number of groups have come together to help
the CDA prepare for the draft area plan which we expect to be issued
by Kildare County Council next year. The committee advising the CDA
on this is comprised of Maurice Mason and Eric Firth of the CDA,
Stephen Deegan, Martine Rigney, Mike Edmonds, Christy Dennison, Tom O'Keeffe and James Kelly.
5. Ballymore Eustace online - Tom O'Keeffe is preparing a website for the
village, "Ballymore Eustace Online"
February 21, 2008
Ballymore Eustace C.D.A.
C.D.A. News
planning sub-group first meeting took place on 21.2.08 at Resource Centre. The group have had numerous meetings since.
Fiona Breslin reported on the activities of the group at the November 2008 C.D.A. AGM in resource centre.
It was reported that a meeting was planned with representative of COVA Developments who control sites at Doran's Meadow, and other significant sites in Village. Our intention is simply to re-iterate our wish that developments will enhance the special nature of the village, particularly by replicating the look and feel of the village and enduring streetscape.
more to follow
February 19, 2008
Carman Fair, Ballymore Eustace
Link to Ballymore Eustace Carman Fair Website
Carmen Fair 2008 Cancelled.
Twit to whoo-hoo's Morgan?
Carman fair 07 in full swing
Contact: Morgan Doyle
Address: Ashpark, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, Ireland
Telephone: Tel: +353 (0) 87 9270390
Email: deadoyle@yahoo.com
Directions to Ballymore Eustace
Map
To view a detailed map of Ballymore Eustace go to our Google Maps page at www.kildare.ie/ballymoreEustace/map.html
By Bus
There's a Dublin Bus service to Ballymore Eustace, the no. 65 which leaves from Eden Quay in Dublin City centre, and takes about 80 Mins.
Naas Town, which is well serviced by intercity bus services, is about 15 Mins away by Taxi, and Blessington Co. Wicklow is also is about 15 Mins away.
Punchestown racecourse is 10 Mins away, so Ballymore Eustace is the ideal spot to head for after the races.
By car -
From Cork or Limerick Direction :
Leave the M7 at junction 10, then at roundabout take the
3rd exit onto the R445 (signposted Naas)
Over bridge, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the R445
Straight through next roundabout, continue to Naas
At next lights, Turn right onto "Ring Road" , pass Chadwicks on your left, straight through 3 roundabouts, then at last roundabout take 3rd exit onto Ballymore Eustace Road - R411
Continue forward on R411 to Ballymore Eustace
From M50 (Dublin)
Leaving M50 at Tallaght (coming Via Blessington)
Leave the M50 at junction 11, then at roundabout take the
exit onto Tallaght Road - N81 (signposted Tallaght, Blessington)
Continue straight through roundabouts onto Tallaght Pass - N81
Continue forward on N81 to Blessington
straight through Blessington, then straight on at roundabouts - N81
After passing Russborough House to your right, Turn right off N81 to
Ballymore Eustace where signposted.
Continue forward Entering Ballymore Eustace
Leaving M50 at Red Cow (coming Via Naas)
Leave the M50 at junction 9, then at Red Cow Roundabout
take the exit onto Naas Road - N7 (signposted Limerick, Clondalkin)
Continue forward onto Naas Dual Carriageway
At Kill / Naas Exit, Branch left, then at roundabout take the
2nd exit
At the "Big Ball" roundabout take the 2nd exit, R448 to Naas
At next roundabout take the 2nd exit (Straight on) R448, to Naas
continue straight through Nth Main St, to South Main St Naas
Continue forward from South Main Street, straight on (Kilcullen Rd) - R407
pass "Eurospar" to your left, then turn left onto Ballymore Eustace Road - R411
Continue forward on R411 to Ballymore Eustace
February 16, 2008
Ballymore Eustace Accomodation
International code = 00 - 353 - 45 then 6 digit local number.
The Anglers Rest Bed & Breakfast
Bishopsland, Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare
Phone: 045 864 584
mobile. +353 087 241 2304 / 085 776 7408
Email The Anglers Rest
Ardenode Hotel, Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare
Phone: 045 864198
Fax: 045 864139
Email: info@ardenodehotel.com
Website: www.ardenodehotel.com
Poulaphouca House, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Telephone: 045 864118
Fax: 045 864 091 email poulaphouca house
Avelin, Poulaphouca, Ballymore Eustace 045 864524
Mrs. Mary Brophy, Sillagh Lodge, Naas. 045 879796
Dennisons Ballymore Eustace County Kildare 045 864125
Dolores Brophy, Newtown, Punchestown, 045 876332
Josephine Hardiman, Punchestown, 045 866708 or 086 2452765
Clare O’Kelly Hazel House, Coughlanstown, Ballymore Eustace 045 864504
Conifers, Poulaphouca, Ballymore Eustace, Blessington, 045-864928
Haylands House, Dublin Rd. Blessington, 045-865183
Lake Forest, Burgage, Blessington. 045-865174
Fairhill, Pipers Stones, Blessington. Ms Eileen Doran. 045 865692
The Village of Ballymore Eustace
Tim's Ballymore Bugle Blogspot - click here
Click here for Bus Eireann Local Timetable
Ballymore Eustace is a very attractive and welcoming village nestled on the banks of the River Liffey, close to the Wicklow border. It is situated right next to many amenities - Russborough House, Blessington sailing Club, Golden Falls Lake, Poulaphouca, Ballymore Eustace is the ideal base for hiking in the nearby Wicklow mountains, or for racing at Punchestown. It is home to Barrettstown Gang Camp. The Ballymore Inn is a renowned award - winning restaurant.
Ballymore Eustace, steeped in history, has a vibrant community with a fantastic handball facility as well as a Community Resource Centre and the Wolfe Tone Brass and Reed Band Hall. There are beautiful village walks along the Liffey Bank.
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February 11, 2008
Ballymore Eustace GAA Club
Ballymore Eustace Streetscape
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List of local groups with contact details
Group Name: Ballymore Eustace Local History Group
Contact: C.J. Darby
Web: http://geocities.com/cjdarby04/
Email: cjdarby04@yahoo.com
Address:
Telephone: 087 9956085
Group Name: Ballymore Eustace Community Development Association Ltd
Contact: Margaret McDonald
Address: Plunkett Road, Ballymore Eustace
Telephone:
Group Name: Ballymore Eustace Youth Club Committee,est. 2007
approx. 30-40 members.
Contact: , Denise Kelly, Chairperson
Address:
Telephone: 087 6893403
Group Name: Committee - Ballymore Eustace Punchestown Festival 2008
Contact: Suzanne Byrne 087 4141417
Contact: Sally Ann Pallister 085 1601256
Group Name: Liffey Housing Residents Association Ltd
Contact: Rose Mullins
Address: Liffey Heights, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, Ireland
Telephone:
Group Name:Wolfe Tone Brass & Reed Band, Established 1875
Contact: Michael Kelly
Address: Lake View House, Poulaphauca, Ballymore Eustace
Telephone: 045 864157
Group Name: Ballymore Eustace Trout & Salmon Anglers Assoc
Contact: Thomas Deegan
Address: Broadleas, Ballymore Eustace
Telephone: 045 864477
Group Name: Village Green Garden Club
Contact: Máire Drohan
Address: Ballydallagh House, Bishophill, Ballymore Eustace
Telephone: 045 864724
Group Name: Barrettstown Gang Camp
Contact:
Address: Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, Ireland
Telephone: Tel: +353 (0) 45 864 115 Fax: +353 (0) 45 864 197 Email: info@barretstown.org
Group Name: Blessington Sailing Club
Contact: Joe Smyth (Secretary)
Address: Baltyboys, Blessington, Co Wicklow.
Telephone:
Email: blsc@eircom.net
Web: www.blsc.ie
Group Name: Ballymore Eustace Golf Society
Contact: To follow
February 04, 2008
Links
Scoil Mhuire Online Naas Rd, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
Country Kitchens The Old Schoolhouse, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare
Barretstown Serious Fun Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare
Dublin Bus Timetable for Ballymore Eustace
Kildare Tourism age on Ballymore Eustace
King Arthur / Braveheart: article on the King Arthur film set at Ballymore Eustace
http://kildare.ie/knn/ballymore080803.htm
http://archives.tcm.ie/kildarenationalist/2003/07/23/story15387.asp
http://www.rte.ie/arts//2003/0521/kingarthur.html
http://www.newbridge-college.ie/about-the-college/history/the-dominicans-of-newbridge-college
http://www.kildare.ie/library/ehistory/2007/01/ballymore_eustacean_article_on.asp
http://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2004/2004%20COUNTY%20KILDARE%20BALLYMORE%20EUSTACE.pdf