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Castleknock (Irish: Caisleán Cnucha) is an affluent suburb located 8 km (5 mi) west of the centre of Dublin city, Ireland. It is centred on the village of the same name in Fingal. In addition to the suburb, the name "Castleknock" also refers to older units of land division: a townland, a civil parish and a barony.
- Taylor S. 4 contributions. Magnificent Experience!! Such magnificent birds of FALCONRY KERRY in Killarney, Ireland! Hands on experience- unique and unforgettable experience - trust me!!
- Sennin F. 1 contribution. Delightful. So charming and beautifully designed, a beautiful addition to a beautifil town near the gates od Phoenix Park. Review of: Sculpture Of Trio Of Deer.
- Ronnie Myles. Dublin, Ireland 4 contributions. Baptism. Attended a baptism and this was my first time to attend a service in this church. The Priest conducting the service was a lovely man.
- permia. Ireland 40,881 contributions. Grandeur from Belle Epoque era. Being the richest family in Ireland at the time, it was only a Guinness that would conceive of this magnificent mansion, almost immediately after purchasing a family mansion directly across the road.
Coordinates: 53.368212°N 6.369816°W. Castleknock Castle atop the motte in November 2018. Castleknock Castle is a ruined Norman castle located on the grounds of present-day all-boys independent school Castleknock College, Castleknock, Dublin, Ireland. Description. Wooded hill from the Carpenterstown Road.
Castleknock borders the largest enclosed public park in any European capital city. It was opened to the public in 1747 having being a royal hunting ground; a large herd of fallow deer still remain. The park is home to the Zoo, the President of Ireland’s official residence Áras an Uachtaráin, and Victorian flower gardens.
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Castleknock (Irish: Caisleán Cnucha) is a civil parish and a townland located in the south-western corner of the modern county of Fingal, Ireland. The civil parish is part of the ancient barony of Castleknock. It is centred on the suburban village of Castleknock.
Modern Local Authority AreaName In Irish & Name In EnglishAcresImageBaile PheiléidPelletstown259Moorings on the Royal CanalAn ChabrachCabra457Primary Care Centre, Navan RoadCaisleán Cnucha(cuid de Pháirc an ...787Deer by papal crossBaile an AbaAbbotstown101Abbotstown cemeteryAug 7, 2017 · From the nature-filled surroundings to the proximity to some of Dublin’s greatest landmarks, the charm of Castleknock knows no boundaries. Here are 14 reasons why we love the place. 1. It’s mad close to the airport. On a good day, you can get to or from Dublin Airport in around 15 minutes. Just what you need after getting off a long flight.
Castleknock. Parks & Zoo. Castleknock borders the Pheonix Park, the largest enclosed public park in any capital city in Europe. Open seven days a week. Originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660s and home to wild roaming deer to this day! It's also home to the magnificent Dublin Zoo.
