Dromiskin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dromiskin
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Village
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Round tower at Dromiskin Monastery
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 Dromiskin
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Louth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
| Population
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1,195 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Dromiskin (which used to be called Druminisklin) is a small village and townland in County Louth, Ireland. It is located about 10 kilometers south of Dundalk and just 1 kilometer away from the Irish coast. The village is part of a civil parish that shares its name.
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History of Dromiskin
Dromiskin has a very old history, especially because of its monastery. People say that Saint Patrick, a very famous saint in Ireland, was connected to this monastery. The first bishop of the Dromiskin monastery was Lughaidh.
A powerful king of Ireland named Áed Findliath lived his last days in Dromiskin. He died there around the year 879.
For a long time, Dromiskin faced many challenges. Vikings and other groups often attacked and damaged the monastery. Because of these attacks, the monks had to leave their home and move to a nearby abbey.
Later, Dromiskin became home to the Archbishops of Armagh for a while. One important archbishop, Milo Sweetman, is buried there.
Today, you can still see parts of the old monastery, including a tall, round tower from the 800s. From the top of this tower, you can see a great view of Dundalk Bay and the land around it.
About the Parish
Dromiskin is part of a larger area called the Darver and Dromiskin parish. A parish is like a local church area. The Darver village is a neighbor to Dromiskin. This parish is bordered by the River Fane to the north and the River Glyde to the south.
Population Changes
Since the mid-1990s, more people have moved to Dromiskin, just like in many other parts of County Louth. In 2006, about 992 people lived in Dromiskin. By 2016, the number of people living in the village grew to 1,195. Many of the houses in Dromiskin were built between 1991 and 2010.
Sports in Dromiskin
The local Gaelic football club is called St. Joseph's. It was started in 1961 and includes players from both Darver and Dromiskin. The team won the Senior county championship (Joe Ward Cup) in 1996 and again in 2006.
As of 2011, the club played at the Intermediate level championship. The club's Minor (Under-18) team won the county championship for the first time in 2009 and won it again in 2010. St Peter's Athletic Club is also located near the village.
Getting Around
Bus Éireann route 168 connects Dromiskin to Annagassan and Dundalk. This bus runs from Monday to Friday, with one trip in each direction.
Famous People from Dromiskin
- Henry Ó Mealláin (around 1579 – after 1642), a Franciscan friar.
- William Boyle (1853–1923), a writer who wrote plays and short stories.
See also
In Spanish: Dromiskin para niños
