Stepaside, Dublin
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Stepaside is a large village in Dublin 18,in the county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland situated on the R117 regional road. The Step Inn Pub is the town's centre point.
Over the last 5 years the Stepaside area has witnessed an extensive home building program and an accompanying large growth in population. Previously a separate rural village, over the past decade it has been absorbed by the Dublin conurbation to the north and east, with the construction of many residential estates in the area. The construction of 8 new shops and a small bar and restaurant is currently underway on the site of the old Mountain View bar and restaurant.
Kilgobbin Cross - A plain granite wheel cross with a representation of the crucifixion carved on both sides (Probably erected in the 10th Century) is located to the north of Stepaside Village. Old Wesley Rugby Club is located in Kilgobbin Lane located to the north of the Stepaside.
Neighbouring areas of Stepaside include Kilternan, Sandyford, Ballyogan and Glencullen. It is 5km from Dundrum Town Centre.
Stepaside is serviced by the "44" and "118" Dublin Bus routes.
[edit] Areas of Stepaside
- Stepaside Park is an estate off the Enniskerry Road south of the village.
- Belarmine is a new development, also off the Enniskerry Road. It is made up of many apartments and houses. The construction of Belarmine Plaza is currently under way.
- St. Patricks Park
- Kilgobbin Heights
- Kilgobbin Lane
- The Rectory
- Wingfield
- Cairnfort
[edit] See Also
List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
[edit] External links
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