Taughmonagh
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Taughmonagh is a small housing estate
in South West Belfast
, Northern Ireland
, within the civil parishes of Drumbeg and Shankill, and barony of Belfast Upper. When the area was first built, the houses consisted of very basic, small, prefabricated aluminium bungalow
s. The area was regenerated and there are now approximately 1,500 houses. These houses were historically owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
, but within recent years many of the residents have bought their houses from the executive, increasing the proportion of private ownership.
. On the Upper Malone Road, the residents can make use of various shops and amenities at the Dubs Stores. Towards the Lisburn Road, the many amenities include a petrol station, Chinese take-aways and further shops and restaurants in the neighbouring Finaghy area. Within Taughmonagh, there is a small sonvenience store and a brand new Presbyterian church which was completed in 2007.
The main community group is Taughmonagh community forum formed in 1996 which supports a Family Learning Centre, a community resource centre and operates a day mursery called "Scribbles". The community forum also operates a number of inter and cross community projects including links with neighbouring Benmore and Annadale and cross border links with Manorhamilton in Co Leitrim.
The Taughmonagh Youth Club is used by people aged seven to twenty-five. Here, children and adults can interact with members of other youth clubs. The area also contains a small children's park, which has recently been renovated with a football/basketball area enclosed by a cage for the safety of surrounding roads and houses. The estate has its own social club which is used by the community and also serves meals. The club's premises can be booked for events such as birthdays, weddings etc.
Nearby on Upper Malone Road is the Fleming Fulton School
for children with physical disabilites.
bus, which travels to and from Belfast city centre via Finnis Drive and Lisburn Road, and by the 8A/8B/8C, which stops at nearby Dub Lane on Upper Malone Road. The nearest train stations are at Finaghy
, or at Balmoral
opposite the King's Hall
. Both of these stations lie on NI Railways Route 1, Newry–Portadown–Lisburn–Belfast–Bangor.
(UDA) members, and has seen activities such as an alleged drug dealer being the victim of a tarring and feathering
attack in 2007, but now the community have come together to tackle this activity to bring peace to the area.
Housing estate
A housing estate is a group of buildings built together as a single development. The exact form may vary from country to country. Accordingly, a housing estate is usually built by a single contractor, with only a few styles of house or building design, so they tend to be uniform in appearance...
in South West Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, within the civil parishes of Drumbeg and Shankill, and barony of Belfast Upper. When the area was first built, the houses consisted of very basic, small, prefabricated aluminium bungalow
Bungalow
A bungalow is a type of house, with varying meanings across the world. Common features to many of these definitions include being detached, low-rise , and the use of verandahs...
s. The area was regenerated and there are now approximately 1,500 houses. These houses were historically owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is the public housing authority for Northern Ireland. It is the enforcing authority for those parts of housing orders that involve houses with multiple occupants, houses that are unfit, and housing conditions.- Origins :...
, but within recent years many of the residents have bought their houses from the executive, increasing the proportion of private ownership.
Local amenities
Taughmonagh is situated between the Upper Malone Road and Lisburn RoadLisburn Road
The Lisburn Road is a main arterial road linking Belfast and Lisburn, in Northern Ireland.The Lisburn Road is now an extension of the "Golden Mile" with many shops, boutiques, wine bars, restaurants and coffee houses. The road runs almost parallel to the Malone Road, the two being joined by many...
. On the Upper Malone Road, the residents can make use of various shops and amenities at the Dubs Stores. Towards the Lisburn Road, the many amenities include a petrol station, Chinese take-aways and further shops and restaurants in the neighbouring Finaghy area. Within Taughmonagh, there is a small sonvenience store and a brand new Presbyterian church which was completed in 2007.
The main community group is Taughmonagh community forum formed in 1996 which supports a Family Learning Centre, a community resource centre and operates a day mursery called "Scribbles". The community forum also operates a number of inter and cross community projects including links with neighbouring Benmore and Annadale and cross border links with Manorhamilton in Co Leitrim.
The Taughmonagh Youth Club is used by people aged seven to twenty-five. Here, children and adults can interact with members of other youth clubs. The area also contains a small children's park, which has recently been renovated with a football/basketball area enclosed by a cage for the safety of surrounding roads and houses. The estate has its own social club which is used by the community and also serves meals. The club's premises can be booked for events such as birthdays, weddings etc.
Education
A small school, Taughmonagh Primary School, is currently under construction in the Findon Gardens area of Taughmonagh. Approximately over 100 pupils attend the school, including Roman Catholics, Protestants and pupils of many other religions. Classes are held in temporary classrooms on the site; the campus also features a nursery. Taughmonagh Primary School's uniform is navy and yellow.Nearby on Upper Malone Road is the Fleming Fulton School
Fleming Fulton School
Fleming Fulton School is a school for pupils with physical disabilities located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The school has a nursery, primary and secondary department.The School is named after Dr. Thomas Fleming Stevenson Fulton...
for children with physical disabilites.
Transport
The area is serviced by the 9B/9C MetroMetro (Belfast)
Metro is the trading name for bus company Citybus in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a subsidiary of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company, within the common management structure of Translink, along with Ulsterbus and Northern Ireland Railways....
bus, which travels to and from Belfast city centre via Finnis Drive and Lisburn Road, and by the 8A/8B/8C, which stops at nearby Dub Lane on Upper Malone Road. The nearest train stations are at Finaghy
Finaghy railway station
Finaghy railway station is located in the townland of Finaghy in south Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The station opened on 9 February 1907.-Service:...
, or at Balmoral
Balmoral railway station
Balmoral railway station is located in the townland of Ballygammon in south Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The station opened on 1 November 1858...
opposite the King's Hall
King's Hall, Belfast
The King's Hall Complex is a multi-purpose venue located on the Lisburn Road, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is the largest exhibition venue in Northern Ireland and prior to the completion of the Odyssey and the Waterfront Hall, was the only large concert venue in Northern Ireland...
. Both of these stations lie on NI Railways Route 1, Newry–Portadown–Lisburn–Belfast–Bangor.
Fold Housing Trust
The Fold Housing Trust, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping elderly and disabled people within the community, manages some properties in Taughmonagh. The trust offers practical assistance and support to repair, adapt or improve homes across Northern Ireland.Violence
Taughmonagh has been home to many Ulster Defence AssociationUlster Defence Association
The Ulster Defence Association is the largest although not the deadliest loyalist paramilitary and vigilante group in Northern Ireland. It was formed in September 1971 and undertook a campaign of almost twenty-four years during "The Troubles"...
(UDA) members, and has seen activities such as an alleged drug dealer being the victim of a tarring and feathering
Tarring and feathering
Tarring and feathering is a physical punishment, used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge. It was used in feudal Europe and its colonies in the early modern period, as well as the early American frontier, mostly as a type of mob vengeance .-Description:In a typical tar-and-feathers attack, the...
attack in 2007, but now the community have come together to tackle this activity to bring peace to the area.