Knockbridge
| Knockbridge Droichead an Chnoic or Cnoic Bhríde
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 Knockbridge
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| Coordinates: 53°58′N 6°29′W / 53.97°N 6.49°WCoordinates: 53°58′N 6°29′W / 53.97°N 6.49°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Louth |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Urban | 427 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | H994037 |
Knockbridge (Irish: Droichead an Chnoic) is a small village within the townland of Ballinlough (Baile an Locha) in County Louth, Ireland.
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Facilities [edit]
The village is centred on a crossroads, where there is a pub and a shop. There are four housing estates, a Roman Catholic church and a large primary school in the village.
Stephenstown House, a large ruined Victorian house, once owned by a branch of the Fortescue family, stands beside the River Fane about a mile outside the village. Stephenstown Pond, about a hundred metres from the house, was redeveloped in the mid-1990s and is a public amenity. Knockbridge Church (St Mary's) has a number of Harry Clarke designed stained-glass windows. Since 1999 its parish priest has been Fr. Gerard McGinnity.
Stephenstown Pond has a conference centre and an 8,000 sq ft (740 m2) community enterprise space. It is a habitat for a large number of animals. Fishing permits for the pond can be obtained in the village from McNamee's Pub or Brodigan's Shop.
History [edit]
The village takes its name from "Cnoic Bhríde" - Bridget's Hill - reputed to be a site connected with local saint Bridget. Nearby is Cuchulainn's Stone, which still stands, and where the legendary hero is reputed to have died.
Sport [edit]
The village's Gaelic football team (St. Brides GFC) was founded by Seamus Quinn, the parish priest in 1927. The club plays in "Pairc an Chuinnigh", which was bought as a memorial to Quinn who died in 1952. The grounds were opened on 1 May 1955. The club currently competes in the Louth Intermediate Division.
Location and transport [edit]
The village is situated 6.5 km (4.0 mi) south-west of Dundalk, the county town. The village is 75 km north of Dublin Airport. Bus Éireann provides bus routes to and from Knockbridge.
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External links [edit]
- Census 2006
- Knockbridge National School, Co. Louth
- Knockbridge Vintage Club
- Knockbridge Home Page
- St. Brides GFC
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