Poppintree
Poppintree (Irish: Crann Phapáin ), is a neighbourhood located in Dublin, Ireland. It is close to Ballymun and is bordered by Glasnevin and Finglas. The area includes Poppintree Park.[1] the Poppintree Sports and Community Complex[2] The name is derived from the townland[3] in the civil parish of Santry. It borders a smaller townland of the same name to the west the parish of Finglas. Ireland's only IKEA store lies to the east in the townland of Balcurris.[4]
History
Poppintree is derived from Pappan's Tree, named in honour of the 6th century abbot, Saint Pappan, who built a small chapel in nearby Santry.[5] The area was the site of a large tree under which was held an annual commemoration service to Saint Pappan on the last day of July. The services ceased by 1845.[6]
Transportation
Buses serving the area are 4, 13, 220.
References
- ↑ Poppintree Park, Dublin City Council, dublincity.ie, retrieved 5-1-2011
- ↑ Poppintree Sports and Community Complex, Dublin City Council, dublincity.ie, retrieved 5-1-2011
- ↑ Placenames Database of Ireland - Poppintree townland
- ↑ ikea.ie
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