Poppintree

Poppintree (Irish: Crann Phapáin ), is a neighbourhood located in Dublin, Ireland. It is close to Ballymun and is bordered by Glasnevin and Finglas. The area includes Poppintree Park. the Poppintree Sports and Community Complex The name is derived from the townland in the civil parish of Santry. It borders a smaller townland of the same name to the west the parish of Finglas. Ireland's only IKEA store lies to the east in the townland of Balcurris.

Poppintree is derived from Pappan's Tree, named in honour of the 6th century abbot, Saint Pappan, who built a small chapel in nearby Santry. The area was the site of a large tree under which was held an annual commemoration service to Saint Pappan on the last day of July. The services ceased by 1845.

Buses serving the area are 4, 13, 220.

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