Ballyskeagh (from Irish: Baile Sceach, meaning 'townland of thorn bushes')[1] is a small village and townland situated between Lambeg and Drumbeg in County Down, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 186 people. It lies within the Lagan Valley Regional Park and the Lisburn City Council area.
Ballyskeagh Bridge, a sandstone arched bridge situated over the Lagan Canal, was built between 1760 and 1779 by Thomas Omer, engineer in charge of the canal.[2] It is a listed building.[3]
McIlroy Park, connecting the Lagan towpath to Ballyskeagh and Dunmurry, was named after local footballer Jimmy McIlroy.[4][5]
The Lock Keeper’s House, also built between 1760 and 1779, is a privately owned listed building.[6]
To the west of the Lock Keeper's House, an enclosure, probably a rath, is situated.[7]
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