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== Amenities == |
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Koncklyon contains a supermarket, post office, [[credit union]], a Catholic [[parish church]] and a [[community centre]], which opened in 1989. The area has a number of open spaces within the residential estates, playing pitches for [[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]] Club and Knocklyon United Football Club, as well as a [[scouting]] group and the South Dublin [[Model Railway]] Club, all of which have their own premises. A division of the [[St. John Ambulance]] was established in September 2010 which provides first aid training and services in the community. There are two local [[Public houses in Ireland|pubs]]. |
Koncklyon contains a supermarket, post office, [[credit union]], a Catholic [[parish church]] and a [[community centre]], which opened in 1989. The area has a number of open spaces within the residential estates, playing pitches for [[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]] Club and Knocklyon United Football Club, as well as a [[scouting]] group and the South Dublin [[Model Railway]] Club, all of which have their own premises. A division of the [[St. John Ambulance]] was established in September 2010 which provides first aid training and services in the community. There are two local [[Public houses in Ireland|pubs]].The two local pubs in knocklyon have come under scrutiny as of late with the lack of people attending , one of these pubs Delaney's is a main thorough fair for local revellers , but this is a highly localised pub ,with many communities members especially the new but also the old, not feeling welcome. You get the " who are you eyes" when inside. The decline of these pubs has lead many of the knocklyon locals heading for greener pastures in the establishments of the orchard and the morgue. Both of which serve excellent food worthy of a 4 star rating , especially the later. These two pubs are a haven for the local hipsters of knocklyon , many of which can be seen socialising and galavanting here. The dress code for these revellers are the newly in fashion swede coats and dickie bows, with nice highly cut trousers with no socks , but very fancy dress shoes. Here you will see the local "celebs" fashioning such attire . Knocklyon has most certainly become a fashion district of south dublin, with many a local certainly out to impress in fancy gowns and suits. Most certainly a must visit place for Gok Wan to make his assessment on. Times change quick around this hip area with local fashion and cuisine most certainly putting it's stamp on what's good about the area. Knocklyon's fashion sense has been isolated in recent years but it has been over flowing into many of the surrounding areas. Marvellous stuff as Gok Wan would say . No doubt he would greatly approve . |
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Many of the local celebs in knocklyon can be seen out and about at either the morgue or the orchard. So why take a trip down, enjoy a pint and a bowl of delicious chicken wings and marvel at the latest rage in fashion to hit the country since Phil Lynott . |
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== Schools == |
== Schools == |
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Knocklyon (Irish: Cnoc Lín, meaning 'hill of flax')[1][2] is a suburb of Dublin in Ireland. It is on the southwest of the city, and just north of the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.
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Structure
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The M50 motorway divides Knocklyon, with most of the suburb lying on the east of the motorway. Housing estates to the east include Beverly, Dargle Wood, Delaford, Idrone, Knockaire, Orlagh, Templeroan, and Woodfield. To the west of the M50 are estates such as Castlefield Manor, Glenlyon, Glenvara Park, and Woodstown. These are linked to the rest of Knocklyon by a footbridge and by Junction 12 of the motorway.
Population
The population of the Firhouse-Knocklyon electoral division is in decline. The 2011 Census counted 3,602 people in the area, consisting of 1,757 males and 1,845 females. This was a decrease of 412 people, or a fall in population of 10.3% since the previous census in 2006, when the population was 4,014.[3] This decrease followed an earlier decline of 7.3% from 2002 to 2006.[4][dead link]
Representation
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Knocklyon is in the Dublin South Dáil Éireann constituency, and in the Rathfarnham local electoral area for county council elections.[5][failed verification]
Amenities
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Koncklyon contains a supermarket, post office, credit union, a Catholic parish church and a community centre, which opened in 1989. The area has a number of open spaces within the residential estates, playing pitches for Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA Club and Knocklyon United Football Club, as well as a scouting group and the South Dublin Model Railway Club, all of which have their own premises. A division of the St. John Ambulance was established in September 2010 which provides first aid training and services in the community. There are two local pubs.The two local pubs in knocklyon have come under scrutiny as of late with the lack of people attending , one of these pubs Delaney's is a main thorough fair for local revellers , but this is a highly localised pub ,with many communities members especially the new but also the old, not feeling welcome. You get the " who are you eyes" when inside. The decline of these pubs has lead many of the knocklyon locals heading for greener pastures in the establishments of the orchard and the morgue. Both of which serve excellent food worthy of a 4 star rating , especially the later. These two pubs are a haven for the local hipsters of knocklyon , many of which can be seen socialising and galavanting here. The dress code for these revellers are the newly in fashion swede coats and dickie bows, with nice highly cut trousers with no socks , but very fancy dress shoes. Here you will see the local "celebs" fashioning such attire . Knocklyon has most certainly become a fashion district of south dublin, with many a local certainly out to impress in fancy gowns and suits. Most certainly a must visit place for Gok Wan to make his assessment on. Times change quick around this hip area with local fashion and cuisine most certainly putting it's stamp on what's good about the area. Knocklyon's fashion sense has been isolated in recent years but it has been over flowing into many of the surrounding areas. Marvellous stuff as Gok Wan would say . No doubt he would greatly approve . Many of the local celebs in knocklyon can be seen out and about at either the morgue or the orchard. So why take a trip down, enjoy a pint and a bowl of delicious chicken wings and marvel at the latest rage in fashion to hit the country since Phil Lynott .
Schools
St. Colmcille's national school opened in September 1976.[citation needed] Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is an Irish language primary school that was established in September 1996 with 36 pupils. The school now teaches 234 children.[6] St. Colmcille's Community School (formerly Knocklyon Community School)[7] has 700 secondary students and opened in September 2000.[citation needed]
Churches
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The Parish of Knocklyon was established in October 1974. It was placed under the patronage of St. Colmcille and is run for the Dublin Archdiocese by the Carmelites. The Parish church opened in April 1980. The Iona Pastoral Centre near the church caters for a wide range of activities[clarification needed] and was formally opened in 2000.
The Knocklyon Church of Christ is an autonomous Christian congregation on the Knocklyon Road, near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna.
St. Colmcille's holy well
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The dedications of the primary and secondary schools and church come from St. Colmcille's holy well on Montpelier Hill to the southwest of Knocklyon.
References
- ^ "Knocklyon entry at the official Placenames Database of Ireland". Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ^ "South Dublin Streetnames by Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill at Placenames Database of Ireland, page 2" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ^ Population Classified by Area Central Statistics Office, April 2012. ISBN 978-1-4064-2654-0
- ^ "Firhouse-Knocklyon entry "Population of Towns ordered by County and size, 2002 and 2006" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-06-07.
- ^ Adopted Polling Scheme 2010 South Dublin County Council. Retrieved: 2011-02-15.
- ^ Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna Dublin.ie. Retrieved: 2012-12-16.
- ^ Written Answers - Knocklyon Community School Parliamentary Debates, Dáil Éireann, 1989-05-17.