Ballyrashane (from Irish Baile Ráth Seain) is a small village and civil parish outside Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The civil parish of Ballyrashane covers areas of County Antrim (in the historic barony of Dunluce Lower), as well as County Londonderry (in the historic barony of North East Liberties of Coleraine).[1] It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district.

Ballyrashane
village and civil parish
Ballyrashane is located in the United Kingdom
Ballyrashane
Coordinates: 55°08′31″N 6°36′18″W / 55.142°N 6.605°W / 55.142; -6.605
Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church in 2006

It is well known for its creamery, Ballyrashane Creamery, which processes milk, butter and cheese for shops and supermarkets all over Ireland and Europe.

Ballyrashane Flute Band recently celebrated their 100th year (2008).[2] They are a traditional "First Flute" marching band, and are known locally as "The White Army" due to their distinctive uniform.

There are two churches in Ballyrashane - the Presbyterian,[3] and St John's Church of Ireland [4]

Civil parish of Ballyrashane

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Townlands

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The civil parish contains the following townlands:[1]

Articrunaght North, Articrunaght South

Ballindreen Irish, Ballindreen Scotch, Ballynag Lower, Ballynag Upper, Ballyrock Irish, Ballyrock Scotch, Ballyvelton Lower, Ballyvelton Upper, Ballyversall, Ballywatt East, Ballywatt Leggs, Ballywatt West

Carnglass Beg, Carnglass More, Cloyfin South

Glebe, Gorticloghan

Island Effrick North, Island Effrick South

Kilmoyle, Kirkistown, Knocknakeeragh

Lisnagalt, Lisnarick, Lisnisk, Liswatty Lower, Liswatty Upper

Oldtown, Outhill

Revallagh North, Revallagh South, Risk

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ballyrashane". IreAtlas Townlands Database. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ^ Newsletter - Flute band leads the way in Coleraine
  3. ^ "Ballyrashane Presbyterian Church - Home". Ballyrashane.co.uk. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Ballyrashane St John the Baptist, Diocese of Connor - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion".