Eden is a residential settlement on the eastern edge of

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, located within a larger electoral ward area of the same name. It is intersected by the Larne Road, a small section of the extensive Antrim Coast Road that connects Carrickfergus to Whitehead and the major ferry port of

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Community projects

In April 2008,

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established the Eden Allotments, a five hectare

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site intended to be a hub of community activity as well as promoting gardening activities and 'home-grown' cultivation of vegetables. It has been highly publicised in local newspapers and has received praise from local government for its environmentally friendly aims. It is currently believed to be the largest allotment site on the island of Ireland.

Education

Eden is served by Eden Primary School. The school is located on a 3.4-acre plot of land within residential Eden and takes children from a larger surrounding catchment area which includes Carrickfergus and occasionally Whitehead.

Transport

Eden was served by

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until 1977, when

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nationalised their services and closed many railway stations, including nearby Kilroot railway station. There is now no station between Downshire and Whitehead.

Notable residents

* International footballer

Willie Irvine William John Irvine (born 18 June 1943) is a Northern Irish former professional association football, footballer who played as a centre forward. Born in Eden, County Antrim, into a large family, he grew up in the nearby town of Carrickfergus. H ...

(and most likely his brother

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) was born in Eden before moving to the Sunnylands estate in Carrickfergus.

References

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Community projects

Education

Transport

Notable residents

See also

References