Beaumont, Dublin
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Beaumont is a suburb of Dublin, located on the Northside. It lies within the postal district (Dublin 9), sometimes known as D9.
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[edit] History
The name derives from the French for "beautiful hill".
Beaumont was originally a townland in the Civil Parish of Coolock, between the townlands of Kilmore Big and Kilmore Little. It is the former home of the Guinness family.
[edit] Notable places
Beaumont is the location of one of Dublin's main hospitals, Beaumont Hospital, and the Sister of Mercy Convalescent Home. Other facilities include a small group of shops and two pubs - 'Kenny's Kilmardinny' and the 'Beaumont House' formerly the 'Rendezvous' - the latter is named after the original home of Arthur Guinness which is located nearby and is now a convalescent home for the elderly.
Arthur Guinness died at his home in Beaumont House in 1802.
[edit] Parish
There is a Roman Catholic parish in Beaumont, also taking in the townlands of Artane West and Artane South, and part of Artane North.
[edit] Schools
An all-girls school, Mercy Beaumont School, founded in 1957, is located beside the hospital.
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[edit] Famous People
- Ciaran "Kez" Toner Legendary Whitehall Colmcille Half Forward Currently Resides in Beaumont.
- Robbert Doogan,Gay rights activist currently resides in Beaumont.
- Craig Byrne,known Kitty resident in beaumont
