Hollywood, County Wicklow
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Hollywood, historically known as Killinkeyvin , is a village in west County Wicklow
, Ireland
. It is situated on the Wicklow Gap
road, near its junction with the N81 national secondary road
. A population of less the 100 people registered in the 2002 Census, though the community draws from a larger area which consists of about 500 people.
and many pilgrims passed through, following in Saint Kevin's footsteps, on their way to the monastic settlement
at Glendalough
, until the practice ceased in the early 1900s. Local landmarks include Saint Kevin's Chair, and Saint Kevin's Cave. Saint Kevin's Way
is a 30 km pilgrim path from Hollywood to Glendalough
, and it is the good way to enjoy part of the Wicklow Mountains National Park
.
in the village church has a vaulted roof from the 17th century. About 3 km northeast of the village is the picturesque Poulaphouca
, where the Liffey cascades in three stages. The Poulaphouca Reservoir
(also known as Blessington Lakes), which cover about 5000 acres (20.2 km²) or 20 km², were formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric power station, and today serve the purpose of providing the power and water that supply County Dublin
.
The Bronze Age
Piper's Stones, are 3.5 km to the southwest of Hollywood on the N81. The site is signposted.
Hollywood, like its namesake in California
, has an illustrious past in the entertainment industry. It has provided the picturesque setting for some of the filming of several movies, including King Arthur
, Dancing At Lughnasa, and Michael Collins
.
play a strong role in the community, the local club being Hollywood GAA
club who play in the Wicklow Senior Football Championship.
hunting prodesants season all year around
County Wicklow
County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingalág or Wykynlo. Wicklow County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is situated on the Wicklow Gap
R756 road
The R756 road is a regional road in Ireland running west-east from Dunlavin to Laragh. Its entire length is within County Wicklow crossing east/west through the Wicklow Gap ....
road, near its junction with the N81 national secondary road
National secondary road
A national secondary road is a category of road in Ireland. These roads form an important part of the national route network, but are secondary to the main arterial routes which are classified as national primary roads. National secondary roads are designated with route numbers higher than those...
. A population of less the 100 people registered in the 2002 Census, though the community draws from a larger area which consists of about 500 people.
Etymology
Cillín Chaoimhín is the associated Irish name for Hollywood; its literal translation being Kevin's Small Church. Another, older Irish name is Cnoic Rua, literally meaning Red Hill. This may be a reference to the red berries of holly trees on the hills above the village or it may in fact be a reference to the presence of Wicklow heather. Another possibility is that the original name for Hollywood may have been Holy Wood, as a reference to Saint Kevin's passage through.History
The village has a long association with 6th Century Saint KevinKevin of Glendalough
Saint Cóemgen , popularly anglicized to Kevin is an Irish saint who was known as the founder and first abbot of Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland.-Life:...
and many pilgrims passed through, following in Saint Kevin's footsteps, on their way to the monastic settlement
Monastic settlement
Monastic settlements are areas built up in and around the development of monasteries with the spread of Christianity.These settlements are of historic interest as the development of a monastery typically spurred other settlement developments over many hundred of years which may be rich in...
at Glendalough
Glendalough
Glendalough or Glendaloch is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is renowned for its Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, a hermit priest, and partly destroyed in 1398 by English troops....
, until the practice ceased in the early 1900s. Local landmarks include Saint Kevin's Chair, and Saint Kevin's Cave. Saint Kevin's Way
Saint Kevin's Way
The Saint Kevin's Way is a pilgrim path in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is long and begins in the village of Hollywood, crosses the Wicklow Gap, and ends at the remains of the medieval monastery in Glendalough. An alternative spur route begins at Valleymount and joins the main trail at Ballinagee...
is a 30 km pilgrim path from Hollywood to Glendalough
Glendalough
Glendalough or Glendaloch is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is renowned for its Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin, a hermit priest, and partly destroyed in 1398 by English troops....
, and it is the good way to enjoy part of the Wicklow Mountains National Park
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a protected area in County Wicklow, Ireland, one of six national parks in the country. The park is located in the Wicklow Mountains a short distance south of Dublin...
.
Surroundings
The Church of IrelandChurch of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
in the village church has a vaulted roof from the 17th century. About 3 km northeast of the village is the picturesque Poulaphouca
Poulaphouca
Poulaphouca, officially Pollaphuca , is a townland in County Wicklow, Ireland, on the border with County Kildare. It is primarily known for its hydroelectric generating station and artificial lake, known as Poulaphouca Reservoir, Poulaphouca Lake, or Blessington Lake...
, where the Liffey cascades in three stages. The Poulaphouca Reservoir
Poulaphouca Reservoir
Poulaphouca Reservoir, officially Pollaphuca , is an active reservoir and area of wild bird conservation in west County Wicklow, Ireland...
(also known as Blessington Lakes), which cover about 5000 acres (20.2 km²) or 20 km², were formed 50 years ago by the building of the Poulaphouca Dam and hydroelectric power station, and today serve the purpose of providing the power and water that supply County Dublin
County Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
.
The Bronze Age
Bronze Age
The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of some implements and weapons. Chronologically, it stands between the Stone Age and Iron Age...
Piper's Stones, are 3.5 km to the southwest of Hollywood on the N81. The site is signposted.
Hollywood, like its namesake in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, has an illustrious past in the entertainment industry. It has provided the picturesque setting for some of the filming of several movies, including King Arthur
King Arthur (film)
King Arthur is a 2004 film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. It stars Clive Owen as the title character, Ioan Gruffudd as Lancelot, and Keira Knightley as Guinevere....
, Dancing At Lughnasa, and Michael Collins
Michael Collins (film)
Michael Collins is a 1996 historical biopic written and directed by Neil Jordan and starring Liam Neeson as General Michael Collins, the Irish patriot and revolutionary who died in the Irish Civil War. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival....
.
Sports
Gaelic gamesGaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
play a strong role in the community, the local club being Hollywood GAA
Hollywood GAA
Hollywood GAA is a Gaelic football club in Hollywood, County Wicklow, Ireland. The club competes in Wicklow GAA competitions.-History:Hollywood GAA club was founded shortly after the founding of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884, in the community of Hollywood, County Wicklow. The club was...
club who play in the Wicklow Senior Football Championship.
hunting prodesants season all year around