Coolmine
Encyclopedia
Coolmine is a residential area in West Dublin, Ireland
.
and Clonsilla
, in the Dublin 15 postcode. It is roughly 15 kilometres from Dublin city centre. It is a townland
in the civil parish
of Castleknock which is in turn part of the Barony of Castleknock
. The barony
(an old administrative division) is one of seven and a half comprising County Dublin
and stretches from Cabra
to Blanchardstown
(from east to west) and from Finglas
to Chapelizod
(from north to south).
, Urbus and a commuter train station on the Western Suburban Maynooth
line. Coolmine railway station
was opened on 2 July 1990. The Dublin Bus routes are: 37 38/A/B/C. The privately owned URBus serves Swords
via Dublin Airport
and may be accessed at nearby Castleknock railway station..
The Navan Road / N3 is the main road artery. The interchange presently under construction will provide for auxiliary lanes between the M1 and N3 junction. The NRA
anticipates completion in Q4 2010.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
.
Location and access
Coolmine is located between the suburban centres of BlanchardstownBlanchardstown
Blanchardstown is a large suburb of Dublin in the district of Fingal, Ireland. It is within the historical barony of Castleknock. It is located 10 km north-west of the city centre. The suburb is in the Dublin 15 postal area, the Dublin West electoral constituency, and Fingal County...
and Clonsilla
Clonsilla
Clonsilla is a suburb of Dublin in the district of Fingal, Ireland.-Location and access:Originally a small village in its own right, Clonsilla is now a large residential suburban area, with Ongar and other localities developing their own subsidiary identities...
, in the Dublin 15 postcode. It is roughly 15 kilometres from Dublin city centre. It is a townland
Townland
A townland or bally is a small geographical division of land used in Ireland. The townland system is of Gaelic origin—most townlands are believed to pre-date the Norman invasion and most have names derived from the Irish language...
in the civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
of Castleknock which is in turn part of the Barony of Castleknock
Barony of Castleknock
The Barony of Castleknock meaning "Cnucha's Castle" is one of the baronies of Ireland, an historical geographical unit of land. It takes its name from the suburban village of the same name - Castleknock. The town with the biggest population in the barony is Blanchardstown.-Location:It is one of...
. The barony
Barony (Ireland)
In Ireland, a barony is a historical subdivision of a county. They were created, like the counties, in the centuries after the Norman invasion, and were analogous to the hundreds into which the counties of England were divided. In early use they were also called cantreds...
(an old administrative division) is one of seven and a half comprising County Dublin
County Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
and stretches from Cabra
Cabra
Cabra is the Spanish word for goat. It may also refer to:*Cabra, Dublin, a district in north Dublin, Ireland*Cabra, County Down, a townland in County Down, Northern Ireland*Cabra, Spain, a municipality in the province of Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain...
to Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown is a large suburb of Dublin in the district of Fingal, Ireland. It is within the historical barony of Castleknock. It is located 10 km north-west of the city centre. The suburb is in the Dublin 15 postal area, the Dublin West electoral constituency, and Fingal County...
(from east to west) and from Finglas
Finglas
-See also:* List of towns and villages in Ireland* List of abbeys and priories in Ireland...
to Chapelizod
Chapelizod
Chapelizod is a picturesque Irish village preserved within the city of Dublin, Ireland. It lies in the verdant wooded valley of the River Liffey, on the way to the slopes of the Strawberry Beds, below the Phoenix Park. The village is associated with Iseult of Ireland and the location of Iseault's...
(from north to south).
Transport
Public transport in Coolmine is provided by Dublin BusDublin Bus
Dublin Bus is a public transport operator in Ireland. It operates an extensive bus network of 172 radial, cross-city and peripheral routes and 18 night routes in the city of Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area. The company, established in 1987, is a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann which is...
, Urbus and a commuter train station on the Western Suburban Maynooth
Maynooth
Maynooth is a town in north County Kildare, Ireland. It is home to a branch of the National University of Ireland, a Papal University and Ireland's main Roman Catholic seminary, St. Patrick's College...
line. Coolmine railway station
Coolmine railway station
Coolmine railway station serves Coolmine, County Dublin, Ireland.It lies on the Dublin to Longford commuter route. A large car park is located next to the station, making it a popular park and ride location. Western Commuter services to both Pearse Station and Docklands call at the station.The...
was opened on 2 July 1990. The Dublin Bus routes are: 37 38/A/B/C. The privately owned URBus serves Swords
Swords, Dublin
Swords is the county town of Fingal in Ireland. It is about 13 km north of Dublin city centre and is part of its commuter belt.- History :...
via Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport, , is operated by the Dublin Airport Authority. Located in Collinstown, in the Fingal part of County Dublin, 18.4 million passengers passed through the airport in 2010, making it the busiest airport in the Republic of Ireland, followed by Cork and Shannon...
and may be accessed at nearby Castleknock railway station..
The Navan Road / N3 is the main road artery. The interchange presently under construction will provide for auxiliary lanes between the M1 and N3 junction. The NRA
National Roads Authority
The National Roads Authority is a state body in the Republic of Ireland, responsible for the national road network. The NRA was established as part of the Roads Act 1993 and commenced operations on 23 December 1993 in accordance with S.I. 407 of 1993.County councils remain responsible for local...
anticipates completion in Q4 2010.
Sport
Coolmine Sports Complex has been the main swimming and gymnastic facility since 1975. It has recently opened floodlit astroturf football pitches. Currently these are the only such facilities available in the area. Coolmine Swimming Club is located here as are Coolmine Karate Club, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujitsu and Coolmine Gymnastics Club.See also
- List of towns and villages in Ireland