Ballybeg, Waterford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ballybeg Baile Beag
Suburb
Ballybeg Location in Ireland
Country	Ireland
Province	Munster
County	Waterford

Ballybeg (Irish: Baile Beag) is a lively neighborhood in Waterford, Ireland. It's a place where many families live and work. The area is made up of several communities. These include Ballybeg, Priory Lawn, Clonard Park, and Ardmore Park. There is also a private housing area called Glencarra.

In 2007, Ballybeg was home to about 750 houses. This community was first built to offer affordable places to live for families.

Finding Ballybeg: Location and Access

Ballybeg is easy to find in Waterford. You can get there from the N25 road. One way is near the old Waterford Crystal factory. Another access point is past the Cartamundi games factory. You can also use the Ballybeg Link Road. This road connects to the Kilbarry road.

Ballybeg is part of the larger Kilbarry area. Many towns in Ireland have areas with similar names. For example, "Baile Beag" means "Small Town" in Irish.

What Can You Do in Ballybeg?

Ballybeg has many useful places for its residents. There is a church called St. Saviour's. Kids can go to St. Saviour's National School. For shopping, there are two supermarkets. If you're hungry, there's a takeaway. The area also has a parish centre and a sports hall.

Sports are a big part of life in Ballybeg. The community has several sports groups. These include a Gaelic Athletic Association club. There is also a boxing club. Nearby, you can find the Waterford Crystal sports centre. Several soccer clubs are in the area too. The Waterford City Rugby Club is also close by. Ballybeg also has a youth centre. This provides a safe place for young people to meet.