Penyrheol, Swansea
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Penyrheol (Welsh: Pen-yr-heol) is a suburban district of Swansea, Wales falling within the Penyrheol ward. Penyrheol is located about 7 miles north west of Swansea city centre in northwest Gorseinon.
Penyrheol has two schools: a primary school and a comprehensive school. The latter was destroyed by arsonists in the early hours of Saturday 18th March 2006 causing 10 million pounds worth of damage. This caused much disruption to the pupils and families of the communities of Penyrheol, Gorseinon & Loughor. However, the school is being rebuilt.[1] Penyrheol Leisure centre is the local sports facility which incorporates a swimming pool, gymnasium and theatre.
