Bayside, Dublin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bayside
Cois Bá
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 Bayside
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Dublin |
| Local authority | Fingal |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Bayside (also known as Irish: Cois Bá in Irish) is a small neighbourhood in the northern part of Dublin, Ireland. It was specially built starting in 1967 on land that used to be part of Kilbarrack. Bayside has its own shopping area and is located close to Bull Island. It also includes a nearby area called Sutton Park, Dublin. Bayside was first managed by Dublin Corporation but is now looked after by Fingal County Council.
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Exploring Bayside: Location and Travel
Bayside is located right by the sea, near North Bull Island and Dublin Bay. It is about 10 kilometres (6 miles) north-east of Dublin city centre. The area was built in the late 1960s and 1970s. You can find it between Kilbarrack Road in Kilbarrack and Baldoyle, and it is also close to Sutton.
How to Get to Bayside
You can reach Bayside from the main coastal road that goes from the city centre to Howth. It is also accessible from Kilbarrack Road. Getting to Bayside from Dublin city is easy using the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) train system. Bayside even has its own train station, which opened on June 11, 1973.
You can also travel to Bayside by Dublin Bus on routes N6, H2, H3, and 6. For those who enjoy cycling, there is a special cycleway along the seafront. This path connects Bayside to Sutton and Fairview. Work is still ongoing to extend this cycleway to Sandymount.
The Bayside area is part of the old civil parish of Kilbarrack. It includes two smaller areas called Kilbarrack Upper and Kilbarrack Lower.
Bayside's History and Development
Bayside was a carefully planned community built in the late 1960s. It was developed on land that used to be part of the much older area of Kilbarrack. Even today, property documents for homes in Bayside might still show Kilbarrack as the original land name.
Kilbarrack's historic church and graveyard are very old, dating back to the 13th century. This church was once known as The Chapel of Mone and served as a church for sailors in Dublin. You can find it along Bayside's seafront, towards Howth.
In 2017, the Bayside Community Association organised celebrations for the neighbourhood's 50th birthday.
How Bayside is Built
The Wates Group built Bayside in the late 1960s and 1970s. It is located in the postal district Dublin 13. Bayside includes several housing areas like Sarto, Alden, Verbena, Montini, Roncalli, and Sutton Park. It also has many connecting roads, including the Bayside Boulevards.
All these roads and pedestrian paths connect within the area. Bayside is like an "island" between the railway line and the coast road. You can only enter or leave the area at two spots on Kilbarrack Road and two spots on the coast road. Most of the homes are two-storey houses with 2 to 4 bedrooms. There are also some "maisonettes," which are three-storey buildings with one house built over a garden apartment. A small number of apartments were added later.
The Bayside train station was built in the early 1970s on the line between Howth and the city centre. About ten years later, this line became the first part of the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.
Places to Go and Things to Do in Bayside
Bayside is designed around a main shopping and community area. There were plans to build a large apartment and shopping complex where the current shopping centre car park is. Local residents were against these plans from 2007 to 2011. However, after some changes, the plans were approved. By October 2017, the shopping centre was updated. A new building for Aldi (a supermarket), a medical centre, and a gym were added. At the same time, the old squash courts and a community centre were taken down.
There is a modern Roman Catholic church in this area called the Church of the Resurrection.
Local Shops and Food
Bayside has a popular chipper called 'Munchies', which has been there for many years. There is also a pub called the 'Bayside Inn'. You can find a Maxol service station on the coast road nearby.
Parks and Green Spaces
Bayside has a park officially named "Bayside Park," but many people call it the Lamb Chop. There is also a large green space in Sutton Park. A tunnel near the DART station gives you easy access to Seagrange Park in Baldoyle.
Education in Bayside
Bayside has one primary school called Scoil Mhuire agus Iosef. For older students, there are several secondary schools in nearby areas that serve the district.
Culture and Community
Bayside is home to the Third Day Chorale. This is a musical group that welcomes people from all backgrounds. It has been active since 1975. The group meets every Wednesday evening to sing a variety of sacred and non-religious choral music. Ruaidhrí Ó Dálaigh is their musical director.
Famous People from Bayside
Many well-known people have lived in Bayside, including:
- Alex Barclay, a crime fiction writer and former journalist.
- Martin Fay, a musician from the famous group The Chieftains.
- Pat Hooper, an Olympian.
- Ronan Keating, a singer from the band Boyzone.
- Becky Lynch, a professional wrestler.
- Fergal O'Brien, a professional snooker player.
- Averil Power, a former politician.
- Steve Wickham, a musician from the band The Waterboys.
