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

Garristown, Dublin

Garristown is a village in the rural part of Fingal, in the north western corner of the former County Dublin, Ireland. It is located in hilly country, sloping down from west to east, with views towards the hills around the Naul. The village centre is 120m above sea level.-Location:Garristown is...

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History

It is said that Springhill got its name from a freshwater spring that was on the site. Much of the land was owned by the Monks family in old times, but was gradually given away. However, the Monks family still owns a part of the land. The oldest (and bigggest) landmark in Springhill is likely the Ennis house, a wealthy house on the eastern side of Springhill. Previously owned by the Ennis family, it was sold to the Rock family and then sold once again to yet another family currently occupying it.

Architecture

As mentioned, Springhill is a small community with around 6 houses tightly grouped. There are 4 houses on the main hill, all related on the Monks side. There are 2 semi-detached bungalows and a single detached bungalow on the upper part of the hill with another detached bungalow on the lower part. Away from this cluster are the aforementioned two-storey Ennis house, a small cottage to the west and another two-story down a lane beside the Ennis house. The hill has nice gardens and is quite picturesque. Other than the Ennis house, nearby landmarks include the large Wyanstown House-a huge and very wealthy house-and the nearby Grallagh graveyard.

Relations

Springhill generally has frosty relations with nearby villages, with Rolestown

Rolestown

Rolestown, or Rowlestown , is a small village six miles north-west of Swords along the R125 in County Dublin, Ireland, about halfway between Swords and Ashbourne...

 and the Naul

Naul, Dublin

Naul , is a village in the administrative area of Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The name also encompasses the townlands which surround the village: southward as far as Hollywood Rath, and northward to the River Delvin beside the village, which marks the boundary between County Dublin and County...

being the most hated. The facilities of Oldtown are mainly used by the people of Springhill. However, there are also strong links to Ballyboughal.

Facilities

There are two main facilities in Springhill, the montessori and the stud. The Little Oak Tree Montessori is run by Christine Prendeville and is located on the upper part of the main hill. The Springhill Stud is run by Joe Sheridan and features its own racetrack. It is located north of Springhill, on the road to Garristown.

External links

• Little Oak Tree Montessori
• Springhill Stud and Equestrian Centre.
• The Grallagh Cemetery
• Wyanstown House