Raheny

Raheny (Ráth Éanna in Irish) is a quiet northern suburb of Dublin, the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the coast of County Dublin, about 8 km from the city centre. Nearby areas include Kilbarrack, Clontarf, Donaghmede, and Howth. Raheny has a station on the DART suburban railway system, a beach at Dollymount, and an extensive park at St Anne's (formerly the home of the Guinness brewing family).

At the heart of Raheny lies the old settlement (today known as "The Village") of Ráth Éanna: the ringfort of Eanna, a local chief.

Local amenities include a small shopping centre, numerous public houses, and several sports clubs, including the famous Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club (Running, Track and Field), the noted Raheny GAA club and Raheny United, a local soccer club.

The neighbourhood has a boy's secondary school, St Paul's College (attended by approximately 600 pupils) and a girl's school, Manor House. Ard Scoil la Salle, on Raheny Road, is a secondary school with male and female students.

The "Raheny News", a four page bulletin, printed on distinctive green paper, and aimed at keeping residents of Raheny informed of current happenings in the area, is produced weekly throughout most of the year by a group of local people.

Raheny also has a Catholic and Church of Ireland (anglican) churches both near the centre of the village. A Garda station is opposide the primary school. The Cof I church has some wonderful architectural features.

Local pubs include; The Inn, The Cedars and The Station House.

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