Delgany
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Delgany Deilgne
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Delgany on the R762
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 Delgany
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| Coordinates: 53°07′52″N 6°05′28″W / 53.131°N 6.091°WCoordinates: 53°07′52″N 6°05′28″W / 53.131°N 6.091°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Wicklow |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • village | 4,777 |
| • Urban | 3,068 |
| • Environs | 1,709 |
| Time zone | WET (UTC+0) |
| • Summer (DST) | IST (WEST) (UTC-1) |
| Irish Grid Reference | O274108 |
| Website | www |
Delgany (Irish: Deilgne, meaning "Thorny Place") is a small rural village in County Wicklow located on the R762 road which connects to the N11 road at the Glen of the Downs. It is about 25 km (16 mi) south of Dublin city centre. Delgany is in the Roman Catholic parish of Kilquade and the parish church is located in Kilquade about 4 km (2.5 mi) south. The local Catholic school is St Laurence's which is located on Convent Road. There is a Church of Ireland parish church and the parish school Delgany National School and in the area.The area is surrounded by wooded hills (including Kindlestown Wood ) and the Glen of the Downs.
Delgany has two golf clubs, Delgany GC and the newer Glen of the Downs GC. Delgany is situated just outside Greystones and has close ties to the sports clubs there including: Greystones Rugby Club, Greystones United, Eire Og Greystones and Greystones Lawn Tennis Club.
Delgany has a well renowned walk called the "Delgany Heritage Trail". Along this you have the opportunity to see some of the interesting history and wildlife that Delgany has to offer. There are two other walks including Kindlestown Woods trail and the Glen of the Downs. In the ancient village of Delgany, there is a wealth of flora and fauna to be discovered. Down in the glen lies the Glebe (Church lands), where you can hear the bubbling sound of Three Trout Stream as it makes its way downwards towards the sea. During early spring mornings and evenings, it’s the place to come and hear the sweet sounds of the dawn and evening choruses.
Delgany is a frequent visitor of much of Ireland's most beautiful wildlife. The sparrow hawk is a regular visitor and in recent years, a pair of buzzards have nested in Delgany's woodlands. Along Blackberry Lane, you will see the variety of trees, bushes and general vegetation, which provide ideal nesting sites for birds as well as excellent habitats and corridors for other forms of wildlife. This is the haunt of blackbird, song thrush, robin, wren, blackcap and willow warbler, to name but a few. Higher up above the village on Bellevue Hill, is Kindlestown Wood where the variety of trees include oak, walnut, ash, elm, holly, hazel, hawthorn, beech, sycamore, elder, maple, Spanish chestnut and a variety of conifers. These provide cover for various animals, including both badger and fox.
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