Kilcullen
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Kilcullen (Cill Chuilinn in Irish) is a small town in County Kildare, Ireland. Its population of 2,985 (2006 Census[1]) makes it the 12th largest settlement in County Kildare and the fastest growing in the county, having doubled in population from 1,483 in the census of 2002.
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[edit] Location
Kilcullen is situated near the main Dublin to Waterford road, the N9 between Naas and Kilkenny and is centered on the crossroads of the R413 and R448 regional roads. (The R448 was part of the main road from Dublin to Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford until the M9 motorway was opened in 1995, bypassing the town). Kilcullen straddles the River Liffey and is about 50 km (31 mi) from Dublin.
[edit] History
The town, originally known as Kilcullen Bridge, developed after 1319 when a bridge was constructed here across the River Liffey. A couple of kilometres away is the site of the original settlement, now known as Old Kilcullen, and featuring an historic church.
[edit] Famous figures
Just outside the town is Castlemartin House, one of the principal homes of Tony O'Reilly and his wife, Chryss Goulandris.
[edit] Sport
- Kilcullen is about 6 km (4 mi) from the Curragh, the center of Ireland's horse racing industry and is home to the Aga Khan's horse breeding operation, the Gilltown Stud, and to stud and cattle breeding operations belonging to Tony O'Reilly and his wife.
- Kilcullen GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.
[edit] Trivia
The seats in Kilcullen's local cinema are all seats from Volvo S80 cars. Nobody leaves before the end of a play.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ - Table 5 – Population of Towns ordered by county and size
- ^ http://www.volvocars.com/experience/quality.htm Press the "Did You Know" button.
[edit] See also
- List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Kildare)
- List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
[edit] External links
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