Tullycarnet
Tullycarnet is an area of east Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Location[edit]
This built-up area, mostly residential, lies around 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the east of Belfast City Hall. It borders Dundonald to the west, and the main thoroughfare is Kings Road.
Name[edit]
The name "Tullycarnet" is from the Irish Tulaigh Charnáin ("hillock of the little cairn"). It is not known where the original cairn was.[1]
Facilities[edit]
Facilities include the Comber Greenway (a long cycle/recreational path through east Belfast), Tullycarnet Park,[2] Tullycarnet Community Centre (hosting a variety of leisure activities)[3] and a public library.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Place Names NI - Home".
- ^ "Parks and open spaces in Belfast".
- ^ "Community centres".
- ^ "Tullycarnet Library". Archived from the original on 25 January 2014.