Baile an Teampaill

Ballintemple's name derives from two Irish words: baile (townland, town, or homestead) and teampall (church), reflecting its longstanding ecclesiastical significance as part of Saint Finbarr's parish. The written record of Ballintemple extends to the mid-17th century, documented in the Civil Survey of 1654 and the Down Survey of 1655, appearing under spellings including Ballyntemple and Bally T...