Dunhill, County Waterford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dunhill
Dún Aill
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Village
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Church of the Sacred Heart
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 Dunhill
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | Waterford |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Dunhill (Irish: Dún Aill, meaning cliff fort) is a village, townland and civil parish in County Waterford, Ireland. It comprises a church, a primary school, a parish hall, a public house and shop. An enterprise park called Dunhill Ecopark was established in 2000 by members of the Dunhill community.
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Archaeology
The ruins of Dunhill Castle (tower house) is situated on a rock outcrop south of the village. The castle was owned by John Power in 1641 and traditionally it is thought to be an ancient stronghold which fell to Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century.
Additional archaeological sites in the area include an earthwork, font, megalithic tomb, and 2 ringforts.
Sport
Dunhill Sports Centre and GAA pitch are located on Cois Cille road, opposite Dunhill Ecopark. The Dunhill GAA club enters teams in both GAA codes each year, which includes two adult hurling teams and one adult Gaelic football team.
Education
Established in the year 2000, Dunhill Ecopark is an adult educational enterprise park whose mission is to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture and facilitate job creation. Dunhill is also home to a national school.
Images for kids
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Part of the Anne Valley walk which shares a bridge and river with Dunhill
See also
In Spanish: Dunhill (Waterford) para niños
