Coolmine ()
Location and access
Coolmine is located between the suburban areas of
Blanchardstown (to the south-east) and Clonsilla (to the west). It is in the Dublin 15 postal district, approximately 15 kilometres from
Dublin. One of the largest shopping outlets in Ireland – the Blanchardstown Centre – is located in Coolmine townland, as well as other parts of greater Blanchardstown.
Public transport in Coolmine is provided by Dublin Bus, with route numbers 37 and 39 serving the area. The N3 Navan Road is the main road artery.
Coolmine railway station is on the Maynooth/M3 Parkway Western Commuter line. The station opened on 2 July 1990.
Amenities
Coolmine woods
In the centre of Coolmine is the Coolmine woods. Its main path is often used as a shortcut for people heading towards the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre or by schoolchildren attending Coolmine Community School. Its flat and open grass makes it popular for joggers and dog walkers while during the summer, local football teams train on the grass.
Millennium Park
The Millennium Park is located between Coolmine and the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. The park is run by Fingal County Council and its amenities include two all-weather astro pitches, a children's playground, a dog pen, a skatepark, and exercise stations.
Education
Schools serving the area include
Scoil Oilibhéir (a primary level
gaelscoil which opened in 1975) and Coolmine Community School (a secondary level community school with approximately 1000 pupils enrolled).
Enterprise
Coolmine Industrial Estate was opened on 30 May 1983 by Councillor Michael Gannon. The estate is home to a number of businesses and services such as a post office, several small businesses and Blanchardstown Fire Station.
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See also
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List of towns and villages in Ireland
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