Cherrywood, Dublin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cherrywood
Coill na Silíní
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Retail buildings in Cherrywood next to Cherrywood Luas stop, 2024
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 Cherrywood
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| Traditional county | Dublin |
| County / Local authority | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Eircode (Routing Key) |
D18
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| Area code(s) | 01 (+3531) |
| Irish Grid Reference | O244235 |
Cherrywood (Irish: Coill na Silíní) is a new and growing area in Dublin, Ireland. It is located in the southeast of the city. Cherrywood borders other areas like Cabinteely, Loughlinstown, and Rathmichael.
Building started on this empty land in 1998. Cherrywood mostly has a business park, new homes, and shops. Development slowed down when the economy wasn't doing well. But it started again in the late 2010s. Cherrywood is still being built today.
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Where is Cherrywood Located?
The modern area of Cherrywood is built on old lands. These include Cherrywood, Laughanstown, Glebe, and parts of Brenanstown. It is next to areas like Cabinteely, Loughlinstown, Rathmichael, and Carrickmines.
Cherrywood sits between two major roads. These are the M50 motorway and the N11 road. It is about one kilometre north of where these roads split off from the M11. The main road through Cherrywood is the R118 regional road. It runs from northeast to southwest. This road crosses the N11 at Wyattville Road. It also connects to the M50 at Junction 16.
South of the R118 road is the business park. This area also has many medium-sized apartment buildings. The north side of the road has parks and homes. Here you can find both apartments and houses.
Cherrywood's History
Ancient Times
People have lived in the Cherrywood area for a very long time. Evidence shows activity from at least the Stone Age. The Brennanstown Portal Tomb is a very old burial site. It is about 4,500 years old, from around 2500 BC. Another ancient tomb in Laughanstown is from the late Stone Age or early Bronze Age.
The old Tully Church ruins are in Laughanstown. This church was built between the 6th and 9th centuries. It was used until the 1600s.
In 1794, a large army camp was set up in Laughanstown. This was because people feared an invasion by Napoleon's forces. Up to 4,000 soldiers may have stayed there. Several roads were built to connect the camp to the coast. One of these was the Military Road. The camp was closed in the 1810s.
The Harcourt Street railway line was built through this area in the 1850s. Trains crossed over a large bridge called the Bride's Glen Viaduct. This bridge has five arches. It is located just south of the modern business park. The railway line closed in 1858. The viaduct is still there but is no longer used.
Building the Business Park
Cherrywood is growing around its business park. This growth is part of a careful plan. The plan is called the Cherrywood-Carrickmines Local Area Plan. It also follows the County Development Plans from 2004 and later. Cherrywood is meant to be a main local centre. This means there are rules about what can be built there. The business park covers about 400 acres. Much of it is still being built or is empty land.
The land for Cherrywood was set aside for building in 1993. At that time, it was owned by Monarch Properties. In 1998, the first office buildings were constructed. This area was first called "Cherrywood Business Park." Building was slow. After the economic problems in Ireland in 2008, development almost stopped. In 2015, some parts of Cherrywood were called a "ghost town." This was because many buildings were empty.
New Plans and Growth
In 2012, new investors took over. They wanted to make the area popular again. They were supported by AIB Bank and Danske Bank. Parts of Cherrywood were improved. A building that only had a food place was made bigger. It now includes a gym. Most of the main office buildings are owned by the same company.
A new master plan was approved by the local council. This plan included building over 1,200 apartments. It also planned for more than 500,000 square feet of business space. A hotel was also part of the plan.
New Name and More Building
In 2018, a company called Spear Street Capital bought eight office blocks. They paid €145 million. After this, the business park was renamed "The Campus Cherrywood." The money from this deal helped build more of the area around it.
In 2021, plans were announced for a new science facility. This facility would help new life-sciences companies grow. It was planned to have 18 labs and 9 offices. It would cover 30,000 square feet. This new facility was expected to create 100 jobs.
Main Companies in Cherrywood
One of the biggest companies in Cherrywood is Dell. They have their "Dublin Campus" here. Other well-known companies include Aviva, Elavon, and Accenture. Mater Private also opened a day hospital in Cherrywood in 2020.
Getting Around Cherrywood
Luas Tram Service
The Luas Green Line tram service was extended to Cherrywood. It used to end at Sandyford. Building started in February 2007. The tram line began running on October 16, 2010.
There are three Luas stops in Cherrywood that are currently in use:
- Cherrywood
- Laughanstown
- Brides Glen (the end of the line)
A fourth stop was built in Brenanstown. This is at the northern edge of Cherrywood. However, it is not yet open for use as of August 2024. The Cherrywood stop is where the tram line leaves the old Harcourt Street railway line.
Bus Services
Several bus routes go through Cherrywood. These include the 111, 84, 84a, and 7. They all end at the Brides Glen Luas stop. Cherrywood is also served by frequent bus routes on the nearby N11 road. These include the 155 and 145. The southbound 133 bus also goes towards Wicklow.
Things to Do and See
As of August 2024, Cherrywood has many facilities. These include:
- An all-weather sports pitch for different games.
- A sports pavilion building.
- Tennis courts.
- Paths for cycling and walking (greenways).
More than 3,000 trees were planted to create three parks. These parks are named Beckett Park, Ticknick Park, and Tully Park. They all officially opened together in May 2023.
Cherrywood Educate Together National School is the first primary school in Cherrywood. It was finished in 2024. The school opened in two stages. It has 24 classrooms.
