Springhill, Dublin facts for kids

Springhill is a small community located in County Dublin, Ireland. It is found at a T-junction in the parish of Garristown, Dublin.

The Story of Springhill

Springhill is believed to have gotten its name from a freshwater spring that was once located there. A long time ago, much of the land in Springhill was owned by a family called Monks. Over time, some of this land was sold, but the Monks family still owns a part of it today.

One of the oldest and largest buildings in Springhill is the Ennis house. This big house is on the eastern side of Springhill. It used to belong to the Ennis family. Later, it was sold to the Rock family, who carefully updated the house. This house is an 18th-century Georgian farm house. It has since been sold to another family who lives there now.

Homes and Buildings

Springhill is a very small community with about six houses grouped closely together. Four of these houses are on the main hill and are connected to the Monks family.

On the upper part of the hill, there are two houses that are joined together (semi-detached bungalows) and one separate house (a detached bungalow). Another separate house is on the lower part of the hill. These homes have nice gardens and make the area look very pretty.

Besides these houses, there is the two-story Ennis house mentioned earlier. There is also a small cottage to the west and another two-story house down a lane next to the Ennis house. Other important buildings nearby include the large Wyanstown House and the Grallagh graveyard.

What Can You Find Here?

Springhill has two main places that serve the community. One is a Montessori school, which is a special type of school for young children. The other is a stud farm that has a racetrack. A stud farm is a place where horses are bred and trained, often for racing. This stud farm is located north of Springhill, on the road that leads to Garristown.