[2] The townland, which lies in the civil parish of Kilnaglory,[3][4] is home to several education facilities and sporting clubs.

Evidence of ancient settlement in the townland of Ballinora include a number of ringfort and fulacht fiadh sites.

[8] The church, which is in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross,[9] underwent a major renovation in 2009.

The club's colours are green and red, and it fields hurling and Gaelic football teams in the Muskerry division of Cork GAA.

[citation needed] Alan Bennett, who is from the area and received a number of caps the national team, began his football career with the club.