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Knockbreda Cemetery

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Knockbreda Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Lyons memorial, Knockbreda Cemetery, Belfast - geograph.org.uk - 799593

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Botanic · 3.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Knockbreda Cemetery is a named cemetery in the United Kingdom. Denomination: anglican. Coordinates: 54.5631°, -5.9117°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Knockbreda Football Club (formerly Knockbreda Parish) is an intermediate-level, Northern Irish football club who are due to play in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League in the 2024–25 season, following relegation from the NIFL Championship. They hail from Belfast and play their home matches at Breda Park, on the Upper Braniel Road located in the east of the city. The club was formed after the Second World War, c. 1947. and played in the Irish Churches' League before joining the Northern Amateur Football League in 1989. Intermediate status was achieved on promotion to Division 1B in 1997. In 2009, the club was admitted to the IFA Championship

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Background

History

Knockbreda Football Club was formed in 1947. Originally Knockbreda Parish, they played their football for 42 years in the Irish Churches' League, before joining the Northern Amateur Football League in 1989. Starting in Division 2C, ‘Breda won promotion of 2A in the first three seasons. Off the field, the committee realised they would have to make some major changes in order to become an Intermediate Club. In 1996, they acquired the current facilities at Upper Braniel, and after winning 2A, were promoted to 1B that same season. Promotion to 1A soon followed, and the club enjoyed a three-year stint at that level, before joining the Premier Division in 2000. After relegation in 2007, the club…

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Coordinates
54.5631, -5.9117
District
Belfast
Postcode
BT8 6AJ
Parliamentary constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down
Established
1947
Nearest railway station
Botanic3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knockbreda Cemetery?
Knockbreda Cemetery is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT8 6AJ).
When was Knockbreda Cemetery built?
Built or established in 1947.
Who owns Knockbreda Cemetery?
Knockbreda Cemetery is owned by Neil Adair.
How do I get to Knockbreda Cemetery?
The nearest railway station is Botanic, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT8 6AJ.