Taughmonagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taughmonagh |
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 Taughmonagh
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT9 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
Taughmonagh is a small housing estate in south west Belfast, Northern Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words Tuath Monach, meaning "tribe of Monaigh".
When Taughmonagh was first built, the houses were simple, small, and made of aluminum. People even called the area "Tin Town" because of this. Over time, the area was rebuilt, and now there are about 600 houses. Many people who live there have bought their homes, so more houses are now privately owned.
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What's in Taughmonagh?
Taughmonagh is located between the Upper Malone Road and Lisburn Road. On Upper Malone Road, you can find shops and other useful places. Near Lisburn Road, there are petrol stations, Chinese takeaways, and more shops and restaurants in the nearby Finaghy area.
Inside Taughmonagh itself, there is a small shop and a Presbyterian church, which was finished in 2007.
Community Groups and Activities
The main group helping the community is the Taughmonagh Community Forum, started in 1996. This group runs a Family Learning Centre and a Community Resource Centre. They also have a day nursery called "Scribbles" for young children.
The Community Forum also works on projects that connect people from different parts of the community. They link with nearby areas like Benmore and Annadale. They even have connections with Manorhamilton in County Leitrim, which is in the Republic of Ireland.
Fun for Young People
The Taughmonagh Youth Club is a place for people aged seven to twenty-five. Here, kids and teens can meet and interact with each other. They also connect with members from other youth clubs.
There is a small children's park in the area. It has been updated with a football and basketball area. This play area is enclosed for safety, keeping balls from going onto the roads.
The estate also has its own social club. This club is used by the community and serves meals. You can even book the club for special events like birthdays or weddings.
Local Food and Fitness
A small local chippy called Nellie’s Nibbles is located in the club's car park. It opened in December 2020 and is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings.
A new community gym was built in 2019. It has a weights room downstairs and a cardio area upstairs. There's also a nail bar, a hall, and changing rooms upstairs. Next to the gym, there is an extension to the Scribbles nursery.
Sports in Taughmonagh
Taughmonagh has its own Football Club. They play in the Northern Amateur League 2C.
Learning and Schools
A small school called Taughmonagh Primary School is located in the Findon Gardens area of Taughmonagh. Over 100 students attend this school. The school campus also includes a nursery for younger children.
Nearby, on Upper Malone Road, is the Fleming Fulton School. This school is for children who have physical disabilities.
Getting Around
Taughmonagh is served by the 9B/9C Metro bus. This bus travels to and from Belfast city centre. It goes through Finnis Drive and Lisburn Road. The 8A/8B/8C bus also stops nearby at Dub Lane on Upper Malone Road.
The closest train stations are at Finaghy and Balmoral. Balmoral station is across from the King's Hall. Both of these stations are on the NI Railways Route 1, which connects Newry, Portadown, Lisburn, Belfast, and Bangor.
Helping the Community
The Fold Housing Trust is a group that helps elderly and disabled people. They manage some properties in Taughmonagh. This trust offers help and support to fix, change, or improve homes across Northern Ireland.
