Kingswood, Dublin facts for kids

Kingswood (Irish: Coill an Rí) is a suburban area in County Dublin, Ireland. It is part of the South Dublin local government area. Kingswood is located near Tallaght, which is the main town of South Dublin, and also close to Clondalkin.

Where is Kingswood Located?

Kingswood is surrounded by several important roads. The M50 motorway is to its northeast, and the Belgard Road is to its southwest. The N7 road is to the northwest, and Katherine Tynan Road is to the southeast. This road is named after a famous writer, Katharine Tynan (1859–1931), who used to live in the area.

Kingswood was historically part of the area around Clondalkin village, but it was also inside the Parish of Tallaght. Today, the Ballymount Road divides Kingswood. About two-thirds of the area is in Dublin 24, and the rest, west of the road, is in Dublin 22. This means different police stations serve these parts.

What Can You Find in Kingswood?

Local Facilities and Services

Kingswood has many useful places for its residents. You can find several shops, a pub, a pharmacy, and a church. There are also two community centres. These centres are busy places, hosting various community groups, drama classes, a karate club, and other sports and fitness activities.

The local scout den is next to the community centre. It's a special building that won an award in 1989 for its innovative design. It is home to the 158th Castleview Scout Group. The Catholic parish church in Kingswood is shared with the nearby area of Kilnamanagh.

Schools and Education

Kingswood has schools for different age groups. St Kilian's Junior School opened in 1979, and St Kilian's Senior School followed in 1986. For older students, there is Kingswood Community College, also known as Coláiste Pobail Coill an Rí. This secondary school opened in September 2016 and had 524 students in 2019.

Sports Clubs in Kingswood

Kingswood has a local soccer club called Kingswood Castle FC. It was started in 2013. The team wears black and white uniforms and plays its home games at both Ballymount Park and Kingswood Community College.

The local GAA club, St Killians GAA Club, joined with St. Kevins GAA Club from Kilnamanagh in 1998.

Getting Around Kingswood: Transport

Kingswood is well-served by public transport. The Luas Red Line tram service stops in Kingswood. You can take the tram to Tallaght/Saggart or to The Point/Connolly in the city centre.

Dublin Bus also provides services to Kingswood. Routes 56a, 76, and 76a all serve the area, connecting it to other parts of Dublin.