Holywell, Swords
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| Holywell Tobar Naofa |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | Fingal | |
| Dáil Éireann: | Dublin North | |
| European Parliament: | Dublin | |
| Dialling code: | 01, +353 1 | |
| Postal district(s): | Co. Dublin | |
| Population (2006) | ~1,500 | |
Holywell (Irish: Tobar Naofa) is a relatively new community near Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Developed and marketed in phases and under various names, Feltrim Hall, Gorse Hill, Abbey Stone, Holywell and The Meadows, all the street names in the community include the common name Holywell e.g. 'Holywell Drive'.
Among other things the community is noted for it's unique "Ring Road" which has a short gap in the middle making it unusable for driving. The community also featured in an Irish Times article relating to the gloominess of modern suburban living, the article particularly noted the lack for facilities and community spirit.
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[edit] History
Founded in 2004, the community grew rapidly over its first four years. The development of social and recreational facilities has lagged behind the development of housing in the community, however recent developments have been seen in the building of a small commercial centre and the development of tennis court and football pitches. The name appears to be related to a "Holy Well" which is located near to the community although not on the actual site.
[edit] The Location
The community is located to the south east of Swords town, on the west side of the Dublin to Belfast M1 Motorway, the Swords junction off the M1 serves the estate and also provide a link to the Airside Retail Park and on to Swords.
The centre of Swords is a 20 to 25 minute walk from Holywell estate and offers many of the amenities.
[edit] The Resident's Association
The Holywell Residents Association is active in the community pursuing many local issues and fostering community spirit.
[edit] Local Transport links
The estate is served at peak times by the 142 bus route operated by Dublin Bus, the closest stop being on the Drynam Interchange/R125, the dual carriageway that separates the northern and southern sections of the estate. The 142 gets to the city centre via the Dublin Port Tunnel.
The estate is also served by the 43 bus route operated by Dublin Bus. The closest stop is on the Feltrim Road beside the bridge over the M1 Motorway. The 43 bus operates between Swords and Dublin City Center, via the Malahide Road, Artane and Fairview. A revised Dublin Bus route 102 connects the estate to the Dart station in Malahide, from the same stop.
Other Dublin Bus routes are available outside both entrances to the Airside Retail Park. The Nevinstown stop of the proposed Dublin Metro North line will also be located outside the Airside Retail Park.
The Swords Express bus service passes by both entrances to the Airside Retail Park and goes to Dublin city centre via the Dublin Port Tunnel.
[edit] External links
- Neighbours.ie discussion forum for the estate: neighbours.ie
