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Ballinkillin or Ballinkillen (Baile an Chill\u00edn, meaning “settlement of the cill\u00edn”) is a small village between Borris and Muine Bheag.<\/p>\n
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The picturesque village of Ballinkillen, nestled under the shadow of Mount Leinster. Ballinkillen is located approximately 8km south of Bagenalstown. The town has many historical features to portray.<\/p>\n
Ballinkillen National School is one of Ireland\u2019s oldest continuously operating schools and is among the historical structures in this town. This was constructed in 1810 at the request of Reverend Michael Prendergast.<\/p>\n
A monument dedicated to Fr. John who had been mortally wounded from being dragged off his horse in 1835 is close by. A Celtic cross of limestone with a wrought iron railing was situated near to where his body was discovered.<\/p>\n
To commemorate his parents Cardinal Patrick Francis Moran erected a massive copy of a 19th \u00a0century high cross in the churchyard.<\/p>\n
Ballinkillen Gaelic Athletic Association is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in Ballinkillen. The club has featured Gaelic football teams since 1890 but the focus has shifted to hurling since a reorganisation in 1957.<\/p>\n
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