Ballintemple, Cork

Ballintemple (Irish: Baile an Teampaill, meaning "the town of the church") is a suburb of Cork city, Ireland. The village is situated on the east side of the city with its limits extending to the River Lee and the village of Blackrock further to the east. Originally, Ballintemple was a separate village but today it has been enclosed by the city. The Blackrock Road runs through the heart of the village which has a post office, some small shops, and two public houses – The Venue and The Temple Inn (known locally as ’Longboats’). The Lavanagh Centre is also located in the village, and offers different services to the physically handicapped of all ages, including physical therapy in its own swimming pool. Páirc Uí Rinn is located near the...