Ballycommon, County Offaly
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Ballycommon | |
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 Ballycommon Radio Mast | |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Offaly |
Ballycommon is a parish and village in County Offaly, Ireland. It is located 10 km east of Tullamore.[1]
Sport
[edit | edit source]Ballycommon GAA club is located within the village. Ballycommon won the Junior football championship in Offaly in 2017 and are still on the beer.[2]
Ballycommon Civil Parish
[edit | edit source]Ballycommon civil parish comprises 11 townlands: Ballycommon, Ballyteige Big, Ballyteige Little, Bracklin Big, Bracklin Little, Derrygrogan Big, Derrygrogan Little, Fairfield, Kilmurry, Rathdrum and Wood Of O.[3]
Radio Mast
[edit | edit source]The RTÉ MW transmitter mast at Ballycommon began construction in 1973. It ceased operation on 24 March 2008. On July 25, 2023, the mast was demolished. [4]
References
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