Shillelagh (Irish: Síol Éalaigh)[2] is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located in the south of the county, on the R725 regional road from Carlow to Gorey. The River Derry, a tributary of the River Slaney, flows through the village, while the Wicklow Way passes to the north and west.
Shillelagh
Síol Éalaigh | |
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Village | |
Shillelagh Location in Ireland | |
Coordinates: 52.755°N 6.536°W / 52.755; -6.536 | |
Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | County Wicklow |
Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
Population (2016)[1] | |
• Total | 337 |
Irish Grid Reference | S986681 |
The village was planned as part of the FitzWilliam estate in the 17th century. In 2016, it had a population of 337.[1]
Shillelagh has a Gaelic Athletic Association team and a soccer team. The team colours are sky blue and navy. Coollattin Golf Club, an 18-hole parkland course, is located just east of the village.
Shillelagh railway station opened on 22 May 1865, at the end of a branch from Woodenbridge via Aughrim and Tinahely. It closed to passengers and goods traffic on 24 April 1944, and altogether on 20 April 1945.[3] The station building was subsequently converted to a private residence.[4]
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