Carrigaline facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carrigaline
Carraig Uí Leighin
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Town
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Carrigaline – Heron's Wood
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 Carrigaline
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Cork |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,239 |
| • Density | 3,970/km2 (10,270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST) |
| Eircode routing key |
P43
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| Telephone area code | +353(0)21 |
| Irish Grid Reference | W727625 |
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1841 | 603 | — |
| 1851 | 780 | +29.4% |
| 1861 | 648 | −16.9% |
| 1871 | 439 | −32.3% |
| 1881 | 576 | +31.2% |
| 1891 | 438 | −24.0% |
| 1901 | 476 | +8.7% |
| 1911 | 518 | +8.8% |
| 1926 | 379 | −26.8% |
| 1936 | 315 | −16.9% |
| 1946 | 357 | +13.3% |
| 1951 | 492 | +37.8% |
| 1956 | 606 | +23.2% |
| 1961 | 688 | +13.5% |
| 1966 | 772 | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 971 | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 4,147 | +327.1% |
| 1986 | 5,893 | +42.1% |
| 1991 | 6,482 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 7,025 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 9,345 | +33.0% |
| 2006 | 11,282 | +20.7% |
| 2011 | 14,775 | +31.0% |
| 2016 | 15,770 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 18,239 | +15.7% |
Carrigaline (which means "rock of Ó Leighin" in Irish) is a busy town in County Cork, Ireland. It's located right by the River Owenabue.
This town is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of Cork city. With over 18,000 people, it's one of the biggest towns where people live and travel to work in Cork. The R611 road goes through Carrigaline. It's also close to the N28 road, which leads to Ringaskiddy.
Carrigaline used to be a small village with only a few hundred people. But in the late 1900s, it grew very quickly. Now it's a lively town, though some local people still call it "the village." Carrigaline is also an important starting point for people visiting west Cork, especially those arriving by ferry from France.
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What Carrigaline Is Like
Carrigaline has changed a lot over the years. It used to have a pottery factory called Carrigaline Pottery. This factory closed in 1979, but it was later reopened and run by a group of workers for many years. The town also had a small cinema, which was owned by the Cogan family. Neither the pottery nor the cinema are still open today.
Today, you can find many useful places in Carrigaline. There are four banks and a credit union (a place where people can save money and borrow from each other). You'll also find several supermarkets like Supervalu, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, and Aldi. The four-star Carrigaline Court Hotel is a well-known place to stay. The main street has many shops, pubs, and restaurants. There's also a Dairygold Co-op Superstore for farm and home supplies.
People in Carrigaline
Carrigaline has grown a lot in population. In 2016, about 15,770 people lived there. Most of the people were white Irish. By 2022, the population had grown even more, to 18,239 people.
Most people in the town are Catholic. Others follow different religions, and some people do not have a religion.
Friends Around the World
Carrigaline has special agreements with two towns in other countries. These are called "town twinning" agreements.
These agreements help people from different countries learn about each other's cultures.
Getting Around Carrigaline
Carrigaline has good bus services. Bus Éireann runs several routes through the town.
- Route 220 goes to Ovens, passing through Ballincollig, Cork city centre, and Douglas.
- Route 220X also goes to Ovens via Cork city centre, and then continues to Fountainstown and Crosshaven.
- Route 225 connects to Kent Station (a train station) via the city centre and Cork Airport. It then goes to Haulbowline.
- Route 225L travels from Carrigaline Industrial Estate to Ringaskiddy and Haulbowline.
There used to be a train station in Carrigaline, but it closed in 1932.
Fun Things to Do
Sports in Carrigaline
Carrigaline is a great place for sports! There are many local clubs for young people to join.
- Soccer: You can play for Avondale United FC or Carrigaline United A.F.C..
- Gaelic Games: The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club is Carrigaline GAA. They play Gaelic football and hurling.
- Rugby: The rugby union club is Carrigaline RFC.
- There are also clubs for tennis, badminton, basketball, golf, and different martial arts.
Churches in Carrigaline
Carrigaline has several churches.
- The Roman Catholic church is called 'Our Lady and John'. It was built in 1957.
- The local Baptist church started in 1987.
- The Church of Ireland (Anglican) church, St Mary's church, is much older, dating back to 1824.
Well-Known People from Carrigaline
Many interesting people have connections to Carrigaline.
- Francis Hodder (1906–1943) was a cricketer and rugby player. He was also an officer in the Royal Air Force.
- Aaron Drinan (born 1998) is a professional soccer player.
- Nicholas Murphy (born 1978) is a famous former Gaelic footballer.
- Simon Coveney (born 1972) is a politician who used to be the Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) of Ireland. He has an office in Carrigaline.
Images for kids
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Carrigaline – Heron's Wood
See also
In Spanish: Carrigaline para niños
