Knocksedan () is a

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near the town of

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. It is situated along the Naul Road (R108) to the west of Swords on either side of the Ward River. In advance of the 1916

Easter Rising The Easter Rising (), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week in April 1916. The Rising was launched by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland with the aim of establishing an ind ...

, Knocksedan was muster point for the Fingal battalion of the

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History

The area around Knocksedan is recorded as being inhabited from prehistoric times and there are various mounds and castles dated to at least the 12th century which are still visible above ground. One of the most notable buildings in the area is Knocksedan House which was constructed around 1760 in what was then rural County Dublin. Later one of the last acts of the Irish parliament before the Acts of Union 1800 was to amend the road to Knocksedan (40 Geo. 3. c. 48 (I)).

Housing

Knocksedan Demesne is a housing estate on the east side of the Naul Road. In January 2017, the 41X

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route began a service from Knocksedan after campaigning from local residents. A Local Link bus, provided by Flexibus Local Link, also provides limited services between Knocksedan and Swords Pavilions. A planning application for the second phase of Knocksedan Demesne involved permission for 191 additional houses. Construction of the second phase of Knocksedan Demesne began in July 2014.

Heliport

Knocksedan Heliport is located on the west side on the Naul Road. It is run by Celtic Helicopters, which was founded in 1985, and has four hangars. Irish Helicopters also use the heliport. They provide aerial crane, aerial filming, aerial survey, charter, maintenance and other services.

Park

The Ward River Valley Park is a large linear park on the banks of the Ward River. It covers an area of 89 ha. (220 acres) between Swords Town Centre and Knocksedan Bridge. Its features include the ruins of 12th-century fortifications, including a

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, woodland habitats, wetlands and grasslands. There are several picnic sites, sports pitches and tennis courts.

References

{{Reflist Neighbourhoods in Swords, County Dublin Townlands of Fingal