Is Blessington a nice place to live?
COMMUTER COUNTIES/WICKLOW: Blessington offers a peaceful village lifestyle to disenchanted urban dwellers, but it’s not all rural bliss, writes Kathy Sheridan. If your objective is to make a financial killing, Blessington is probably not for you.
How did Blessington get its name?
The English name Blessington, first found in 1667, is a translation based on false etymology: the original Irish name seems to have been interpreted at the time as *Baile Comaoin(e), ‘the town of the blessing’.
Is there a village under Blessington Lakes?
Yes, there’s a village called Ballinahown submerged beneath the lake. Have a look in a search engine, you’ll find a lot of info about this. Also, the river Liffey is flowing through the Blessington Lakes. That’s why it has such a dangerous undercurrent and swimming is treacherous.
Is it safe to swim in Blessington lake?
Visitors to Blessington lakes are being urged to refrain from swimming at all times. The group wish to remind visitors that swimming is prohibited in the lakes, we want people to enjoy themselves but want to remind them there are hidden dangers and we have had tragedies over the years.
Is Blessington a village or a town?
It is around 25 km south-west of Dublin, and is situated on the N81 road, which connects Dublin to Tullow….Blessington.
| Blessington Baile Coimín | |
|---|---|
| County | County Wicklow |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Urban | 5,520 |
When was Blessington Lakes made?
1930s
Blessington Lakes were created in the late 1930s as the new Irish Government looked to improve infrastructure and create a reservoir to supply Dublin.
Why did they flood Blessington Lake?
It was created between 1937 and 1947, with flooding beginning at 10 am on 3 March 1940 by damming the River Liffey at Poulaphouca as part of the Electricity Supply Board project to build a second hydroelectric station in Ireland, Ardnacrusha on the River Shannon being the first.
When were the Blessington Lakes made?
Can you kayak on Blessington Lakes?
Splash happy kayaking and canoeing at Blessington Lakes The calm waters make it easy for beginners to get a feel for manoeuvring a kayak, while more advanced paddlers can take in the views as they explore the lake.
Is Blessington in Northern Ireland?
Blessington, historically known as Ballycomeen (Irish: Baile Coimín, meaning ‘town of Comyn’, from the Irish surname Ó Coimín), is a town on the River Liffey in County Wicklow, Ireland, near the border with County Kildare….Blessington.
| Blessington Baile Coimín | |
|---|---|
| • Urban | 5,520 |
| Irish Grid Reference | N976142 |