Hannahstown Explained

Official Name:Hannahstown
Irish Name:Baile Haine
Map Type:Northern Ireland
Label Position:none
Coordinates:54.58°N -6.03°W
Population:6,498
Population Ref:(2011 Census)
Irish Grid Reference:J 272 724
Country:Northern Ireland
Post Town:Belfast
Postcode Area:BT
Postcode District:BT17
Dial Code:028
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Static Image:St. Joseph's Hannahstown - geograph.org.uk - 92840.jpg
Static Image Caption:St Joseph's church

Hannahstown is a small village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on the outskirts of Belfast. It gives its name to a townland, parish and a suburb of Belfast. According to the 2011 United Kingdom census it had a population of 6,498.

History

The area now known as Hannahstown was once known by the name of Ballincollig. A group of people whose family name was Hanna moved to the area in the 18th century. They moved in sufficient numbers for the village to be later be known by the name of 'Hannah's Town' in the early 19th century.

Buildings

Notable buildings and institutions in Hannahstown include the Lámh Dhearg GAC a GAA club, St Joseph's Catholic Church and Divis transmitting station.

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