Clonsilla

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Clonsilla (Cluain Saileach in Irish, meaning meadow of the Willow or Sallows). Originally a village in its own right and once home to many horse studs including the famous Ongar stud formally owned by Prince Aly Khan and his then wife Rita Hayworth. It is now a large residential suburb northwest of Dublin, Ireland. It straddles either side of the Royal canal in the Fingal county area and linked to the city centre by the Maynooth commuter rail line. Clonsilla has seen massive development in terms of residential housing in recent times, estates such as Mount Symon, Castlefield, Charnwood and Limelawn have been developed in the past 10 years. As a result, the population of the area has risen dramatically in recent times. Nowadays, Clonsilla is considered to be part of the greater Blanchardstown area. Located in County Fingal, the area falls into the Dublin 15 postal district.

[edit] Places of interest

Luttrellstown Castle dating from the early 15th century. Once owned by members of the Guinness family. It was thrown into the spotlight when David Beckham and Victoria Adams were wed there. American rock band R.E.M. (band) also recorded part of the their album Monster (album) here. They are also regular guests at the castle. It is now a golf club and exclusive hotel.

The Shackleton Gardens, Beech Park. Home to famous walled garden containing many rare flower species and formally owned by the Shackleton family. Opposite Luttrellstown Castle.

The Royal Canal, For anglers, many varied species of freshwater fish such as pike, perch and roach can be caught along the banks of the canal.