Stepaside, Dublin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stepaside
An Chéim
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Suburban village
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Stepaside's main street
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 Stepaside
Location in Dublin
Stepaside
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| County | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Eircode (Routing Key) |
D18
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| Area code(s) | 01 (+3531) |
| Irish Grid Reference | O189241 |
Stepaside (which in Irish is An Chéim) is a village in south County Dublin, Ireland. It is part of the area called Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. The village is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) south of Dundrum.
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Stepaside's Story: How the Village Grew
Stepaside started to grow in the 1700s and early 1800s. This happened when a new road, the Enniskerry Road, was built. This new road went from Lamb's Cross to Kilternan. It went around the older village of Kilgobbin.
Because of this new road, Stepaside became an important stop for travelers and goods. The old Kilgobbin Road, which had an inn, was no longer used as much. Stepaside is also home to Kilgobbin Church, which was built in the 1600s.
In recent years, Stepaside has become part of the larger Dublin city area. This means more homes have been built, and more people have moved here.
In 2007, the local council, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, planned to build a community park. This park would be for the areas of Carrickmines, Ballyogan, and Stepaside. There is also a large community building in the area named after a famous writer, Samuel Beckett.
How Many People Live in Stepaside?
According to the 2016 census, the area that includes Stepaside, Glencullen, and Kiltiernan had a total population of 19,773 people.
Where is Stepaside and How to Get There?
Stepaside is located on the R117 regional road, which is a main road in the south-east of Dublin. It sits at the bottom of Three Rock Mountain. The village is also very close to Junction 14 of the M50 motorway, which is a big highway.
Nearby areas include Sandyford, Kilternan, Ballyogan, Leopardstown, Carrickmines, Belarmine, and Glencullen.
You can get to Stepaside by Dublin Bus on routes 44, 47, and 118. The Go-Ahead Ireland bus routes 63 and 63a also serve the area. The Luas Green Line tram system has stops nearby. The closest stops, Glencairn and The Gallops, are about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the center of Stepaside. Stepaside is about 13.2 kilometers (8.2 miles) from Dublin City. A tram ride on the Luas takes about 33 minutes.
What Can You Do in Stepaside?
Parks, Gardens, and Hiking Trails
Dublin's newest public park is in Stepaside. It used to be the Fernhill House estate and opened to the public in 2019. This park has old buildings, beautiful gardens, open parkland, and woods. One entrance is right across from the Belarmine housing area. Ticknock Forest is also close by, offering many hiking trails.
Shops and Services
Stepaside village has a post office and a Garda station (police station). There are also several pubs and restaurants, including a place to get fish and chips, a pub, a restaurant, and a wine bar. For groceries, you can find a small supermarket, a fish shop, and a butcher. The village also has a pharmacy, a doctor's office, some salons, a clothes shop, and an estate agent.
Schools in the Area
There are several schools in Stepaside. These include primary and secondary schools that are part of the Educate Together system. There is also a private secondary school just for girls.
Sports and Activities in Stepaside
If you like sports, there are local soccer (football) clubs like Stepaside F.C. and Wayside Celtic F.C. in Kilternan. There is also an all-weather sports pitch at Jamestown in Stepaside.
While there are no Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubs right in Stepaside, you can find clubs nearby. These include Naomh Olaf in Sandyford, Kilmacud Crokes in Stillorgan, and Stars of Erin in Glencullen.
For golf fans, there are several golf courses and practice areas. These include Stepaside Golf Course, Stepaside Golf Centre, and pitch and putt or par-3 courses at The Burrow and Jamestown.
Famous People From Stepaside
Some people who have lived or still live in Stepaside village include:
- Alan Byrne, a retired soccer player from the 1980s and 1990s.
- Mick Curley, who was in charge of the National Referees' Association. He worked as a Garda (police) superintendent in the village in the 1970s.
- Joe Elliott, the lead singer of the famous band Def Leppard, lives in this area.
- Neale Richmond, a Fine Gael politician. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions for the country.
- Hal Roach, a well-known comedian.
