Sandymount Avenue facts for kids
| Ascaill Dhumhach Thrá (Irish) | |
Level crossing at Sandymount railway station where Sandymount Avenue crosses the DART line
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 Location in Dublin
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| Namesake | Sandymount |
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| Length | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Width | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Location | Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland |
| Postal code | D04 |
| Coordinates | 53°19′42″N 6°13′11″W / 53.328363°N 6.219648°W |
| west end | Merrion Road |
| east end | Gilford Road |
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| Known for | W.B. Yeats birthplace |
Sandymount Avenue (Irish: Ascaill Dhumhach Thrá) is a street in Dublin, Ireland. It connects Merrion Road to Gilford Road in the lovely area of Sandymount. This street is mainly a residential area, meaning it's a place where people live in homes and apartments.
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Exploring Sandymount Avenue
Sandymount Avenue is about 750 meters long. It is a quiet street, perfect for walking or cycling. You can find many homes along its path.
The Railway Station on the Avenue
Roughly halfway along Sandymount Avenue, you will find Sandymount railway station. This station is part of the DART line, which is a train system that helps people travel around Dublin and its coastal areas.
What is a Level Crossing?
Right at the railway station, Sandymount Avenue crosses the train tracks. This spot is called a level crossing. It means that cars, bikes, and people can cross the tracks at the same level as the trains. There are special barriers and lights to keep everyone safe when a train is coming.
A Famous Poet's Birthplace
Sandymount Avenue is also famous for being the birthplace of a very important person: W.B. Yeats. He was a world-renowned poet from Ireland.
Who Was W.B. Yeats?
W.B. Yeats was born in 1865 and became one of the most famous poets in the English language. He wrote many beautiful poems and plays. His work was so important that he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923. This is one of the highest awards a writer can receive! Today, a special plaque marks the house where he was born on Sandymount Avenue.
