Crumlin, Dublin facts for kids
Crumlin is a busy area on the southside of Dublin, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Cromghlinn, meaning "Crooked Glen". Long ago, Crumlin was a quiet countryside area. But from the early 1900s, many homes were built here. Today, Crumlin is home to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, which is the biggest hospital for children in Ireland.
In 2022, about 19,287 people lived in the Crumlin area. Crumlin is also a townland and a civil parish.
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Where is Crumlin?
Crumlin is located on the southside of Dublin city. It is quite close to the city centre. The area stretches from the River Poddle near the Kimmage Cross Roads (KCR) to Sundrive Road. It also goes past The Submarine Bar and Crumlin village. Other nearby areas include Walkinstown, Perrystown, Drimnagh, Terenure, and Kimmage. Crumlin is part of the Dublin 12 postal district.
How Crumlin Got Its Name
Crumlin gets its name from a "crooked valley" called Lansdowne Valley. This valley was shaped by ice a very long time ago. The River Camac now flows through it. This valley is in front of Drimnagh and has many nice houses and parks.
A Look Back at Crumlin's History
In the past, during the medieval period, Dublin was surrounded by small settlements. These places had a main house, a church, a graveyard, farms, and cottages. Crumlin village started as an Anglo-Norman settlement shortly after the Normans arrived in 1170. The old graveyard of Saint Mary's in the village might even be older than that.
The Old Saint Mary's Church stands where a 12th-century church once stood. Over the centuries, many churches have been built on this spot. In 1193, King John gave the Crumlin church to Saint Patrick's Cathedral. When the main part of the old church was rebuilt in 1817, its much older tower was kept.
Crumlin was made a royal manor by King John before 1216. This meant it was an important area directly controlled by the king.
Crumlin in the 18th Century
Crumlin House was built in the early 1700s by Joseph Deane. It included parts of an even older house. Later, the Purcell family owned it. This house is still standing today, part of the Salesian provincial house.
Crumlin in the 19th Century
In the 1800s, Crumlin was famous for making bricks. These bricks were used to build many parts of Dublin. The area now known as Brickfields Park had special yellow clay perfect for making bricks.
Crumlin in the 20th Century
Crumlin changed a lot from the 1920s onwards. Before this, it was mostly farmland. The Corporation of Dublin built many new houses to help with overcrowding in the city. They built 702 homes around this time. The Iveagh Trust also built 136 houses.
In 1935, nearly 3,000 more homes were built. By 1945, another 2,416 properties were added. This rapid building changed Crumlin from a rural area into a busy suburb.
The old St Mary the Virgin church moved to a new site in 1942. This was because so many new houses had been built. Another local church, St Agnes's, opened in 1935.
What to See in Crumlin
Crumlin is home to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. This is the largest children's hospital in Ireland, and it opened in 1956.
Many roads in Crumlin are named after towns in Ulster and other Irish places. You can also see a statue of the famous warrior Cúchulainn near St. Mary's Church. This statue is for Oisín, a hurler from Kildare who played in Crumlin. Cúchulainn, his father, came from the Cooley mountains. The Cooley Road in Drimnagh is named after this area.
Schools in Crumlin
Crumlin has several schools for young people. These include Loreto College, Rosary College, Scoil Úna Naofa (which used to be St. Agnes NS), Marist National School, and Our Lady Queen of Hope. There are also St. Kevin's College and Scoil Íosagáin.
Getting Around Crumlin
You can get around Crumlin using Dublin Bus. Many bus routes serve the area, including numbers 9, 27, 56A, 74, 77A, 83, 83A, 122, 123, 150, and 151. Go-Ahead Ireland also has routes that stop near Crumlin Hospital and serve the area.
Sports in Crumlin
Crumlin is a great place for sports!
- GAA Clubs: There are several GAA clubs like Crumlin GAA, Kevin's GAA, and Templeogue Synge Street GAA. St James Gaels also plays in the area.
- Rugby: Guinness Rugby Football Club is based here.
- Soccer Clubs: Local Association football (soccer) clubs include Crumlin United F.C., St James's Gate F.C., and Lourdes Celtic FC. Famous footballers like Damien Duff and Andy Reid used to play for Lourdes Celtic.
- Boxing: Crumlin Boxing Club has produced talented boxers like Dean Byrne.
- Bowling: Crumlin Bowling Club is on St.Mary's Road.
- Wrestling: Main Stage Wrestling Academy, a professional wrestling school, is on Sundrive Road.
Famous People from Crumlin
Many well-known people have lived in or are connected to Crumlin:
- Brendan Behan: A famous writer. His home on Kildare Road has a special plaque.
- Christy Brown: A writer born in Crumlin.
- Dean Byrne: A boxer born in Crumlin.
- Gabriel Byrne: A well-known actor born in Crumlin.
- Paddy Casey: A singer/songwriter from Crumlin.
- Gemma Craven: An actress from Crumlin.
- Joseph Deane: A politician and judge who owned the Crumlin estate.
- Martin Duffy: A filmmaker and author from Crumlin.
- Richie Egan: A professional musician from Crumlin.
- Seamus Elliott: A professional cyclist.
- Jazzy (Yasmine Bryne): A pop and dance music singer.
- Henry Mitchell Jones: Received the Victoria Cross for bravery.
- Phil Lynott: From the rock band Thin Lizzy, he lived on Leighlin Road. A plaque was put up at his family home in 2020.
- Paul McGrath: A famous footballer who grew up in Crumlin.
- Conor McGregor: A mixed martial artist and former UFC champion.
- Rick O'Shea: An RTÉ broadcaster who grew up in Crumlin.
- Fintan O'Toole: A journalist and editor who grew up in Crumlin.
- Noel Pearson: A theatrical and film producer from Crumlin.
- Andy Reid: A former professional footballer who grew up on Clogher Road.
- Eamonn Rogers: A former professional footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Crumlin para niños
