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unusual facts about Castleknock



Abbotstown

The Barons HolmPatrick of Abbotstown were associated with Castleknock until quite recently and are buried in the graveyard at St. Brigid's Church (Anglican) in Castleknock however the current baron the Hon.

Erin go Bragh GAA

In the Junior D Football Championship Erin go Bragh reached the final defeating Round Towers of Lusk in the first round, Innisfalis in the second round, Castleknock in round three, St. Pats of Donabate in the quarter finals and Wild Geese in the semi final.

Henry Coey Kane

He was the second son of Sir Robert Kane, the Irish chemist, and entered the Royal Navy as a cadet in 1853 having been educated at St. Vincent's College, Castleknock, County Dublin - (Castleknock College).

Phoenix Park Racecourse

It was located in the townlands of Ashtown and Castleknock in the civil parish of Castleknock on the northern edge of the Phoenix Park in Dublin.


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