Stoneyford, County Kilkenny facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stoneyford
Áth Stúin (Irish)
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 Stoneyford
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Kilkenny |
| Population
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376 |
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| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Stoneyford, also known as Stonyford (Irish: Áth Stúin), is a small town in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located about 14 kilometers (9 miles) south of Kilkenny City. The town sits along the N9 road, which goes to Waterford. Stoneyford is part of the Aghaviller parish.
Two small streams flow through the village. They meet north of the village and become a tributary to the King's River. The King's River is less than 500 meters north of Stoneyford. It then joins the River Nore to the east of the village. The King's River is a good place for fishing, especially for salmon.
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Historic Buildings in Stoneyford
Stoneyford has several buildings that are protected because of their history. These include the Catholic Church, which was built in the early 1800s. The old two-story school house is also protected. Another interesting building is "O'Grady's" pub, known for its special marble-like lettering on the front.
Ancient Discoveries
Around the mid-1800s, people found something very old near Stoneyford. It was believed to be a Roman burial site. Inside, they found a green glass jar with bones, a small glass bottle for tears (called a lachrymatory), and a bronze mirror. This type of burial was common for middle-class Romans around 100-200 AD.
Many think this burial belonged to a Roman trader. Some even believe it shows that a "strong Roman community" might have lived nearby a long time ago. However, no Roman settlement has been found there yet.
Stoneyford's Population
In 2016, a census counted the people living in Stoneyford. The population was 376 people. This was a small increase from 355 people in 2011. The town has grown with two new housing areas: Chapel View, which is in the center, and Lawcus Fields, located on the road to Kells.
Local Services and Places
Stoneyford has several useful places for its residents. There is a food store, a pub, a take-away restaurant, and a café. The local police station (Garda station) is now closed. Police services for Stoneyford are handled by the Thomastown Garda station.
The town has one primary school called Scoil Chiaráin Naofa. It opened in 1948. The school has four classrooms and play areas. In 2014, a small grass playing field was added behind the school.
Stoneyford also has a community center. This building hosts many different classes and activities for people of all ages. For those who follow the Church of Ireland faith, St. Peter's Church, Ennisnag, Kilkenny is just outside Stoneyford.
Sports and Activities
Stoneyford is home to the Carrickshock Gaelic Athletic Association club. This club is famous for hurling, a traditional Irish sport. They have won the County Kilkenny senior hurling championship seven times. Their wins were in 1931, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, and 1951.
Many sports activities are available for younger people in the village. Stoneyford Football Club has teams for children aged 4 to 14. They also have a team for adult men.
There is also an athletics club for young people. It meets once a week near the community center.
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Main Street
See also
In Spanish: Lawcus - Stoneyford para niños
