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Knocklyon

Cnoc Lín
Knocklyon Cnoc Lín
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	Knocklyon parish church
	Knocklyon Location in Dublin Knocklyon Knocklyon (Dublin)
	Coordinates: 53°17′08″N 6°19′14″W / 53.2856°N 6.3205°W
Country	Ireland
Province	Leinster
Region	Eastern and Midland Region
County	South Dublin
Government
• Dáil constituency	Dublin South-West
• EU Parliament	Dublin
• Local electoral area	Firhouse—Bohernabreena
Elevation	69 m (226 ft)
Time zone	UTC+0 (WET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-1 (IST (WEST))

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Knocklyon (Irish: Cnoc Lín)^[2]^[3] is a suburb of the city of Dublin, located in South Dublin, Ireland. Unlike many Dublin suburbs, Knocklyon was not developed around a village; rather it largely consists of modern housing, with a number of old cottages and farmhouses along Knocklyon Road attesting to the area's rural past.

Etymology

The area has been known historically^[3] in 14th-century scrolls as Cnoclín, literally 'flax mountain'. Until recently, roadsigns in Knocklyon had an incorrect "reverse anglicised" translation, giving Lyon's hill or Cnoc Liamhna, so for example, the Irish-language wording on signs for Knocklyon Road showed Bóthar Chnoc Liamhna. The local authority have updated their translation based on recommendations from the Irish Placenames Commission.^[4]

Location and housing estates

Knocklyon is located among the southwestern suburbs of the city of Dublin, in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains and immediately south of the line of the River Dodder. It is bordered to the west by Firhouse and Ballycullen, to the east and south by Rathfarnham and Ballyboden, and to the north, across the River Dodder, by the village and district of Templeogue.^[5]^: 8

Knocklyon was divided when the M50 motorway was constructed, with most of the suburb today lying east of the motorway. Housing estates to the east include Idrone, Knocklyon Avenue, Beverly, Dargle Wood, Coolamber, Knockcullen, Lansdowne, Delaford, Knockaire in the old Knocklyon townland, whilst Orlagh, Scholarstown Park and Templeroan are within the townland of Scholarstown. To the west of the M50 are estates such as Castlefield, Glenlyon, Dalriada, Glenvara and Woodstown. The western and eastern portions of the suburb are linked by the Firhouse Road, by the motorway flyover at Junction 12 of the M50, and by a footbridge close to where the Old Knocklyon Road formerly met Ballycullen Road.

Population

The population figure cannot be isolated from published census data as Knocklyon is composed of Firhouse-Knocklyon electoral division (ED) (population 39,602 in 2011), plus fractions of Ballyboden ED (57,085) and Firhouse-Ballycullen ED (77,773), not divided and published distinctly.^[6]

Amenities

Knocklyon Shopping Centre contains a supermarket and other retail outlets. There are also two smaller shopping sites, in the Orlagh and Woodstown estates, each anchored by a convenience store, and with takeaway food shops, beauty salons and other outlets. There is also a local public house.^{[citation needed]}

A division of the voluntary St. John Ambulance was established in 2010, and provides first aid training in the community. The Rutland Centre, a private addiction rehabilitation facility, is located on the Knocklyon Road.^[7]

Knocklyon has a number of open spaces within its residential estates and along the River Dodder, including the home ground and playing pitches for both a Gaelic Athletic Association club, Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA, and a soccer club, Knocklyon United Football Club.

As well as the Roman Catholic Iona Centre, which hosts community organisations, there is Knocklyon Community Centre, which is available for sports and social organisations.

Schools

St. Colmcille's national school opened in September 1976.^[8] The school is the largest primary school in Ireland and one of the largest primary schools in Europe. It educates 1,600 students and employs 80 teachers, 23 special needs assistants, and 11 ancillary staff.^[9] Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is an Irish language primary school that teaches over 200 children. It was established in September 1996 with 36 pupils.^[10]

St. Colmcille's Community School (formerly Knocklyon Community School)^[11] has around 700 secondary students and opened in September 2000.^[12]

Religion

The Catholic Parish of Knocklyon was established in October 1974 under the patronage of Saint Colmcille.^{[citation needed]} It forms part of the Dublin Archdiocese and was delegated by it to the Carmelite Order until 2022, and since 2023, is in the care of the Divine Word Missionaries. The parish church opened in April 1980, with the Iona Pastoral Centre formally opened in 2000. The Iona Centre hosts prayer groups and social activities (such as pilates, mother and baby groups, knitting and bridge), as well as a chapter of St Vincent de Paul, AA Meetings and GROW Mental Health Movement. The Catholic parish publishes the Knocklyon News magazine, which has been in continuous publication since 1982 and includes article from the wide and varied community groups of Knocklyon, as well as faith-based content, and news from the parish and the diocese. The Knocklyon News is published 3 - 4 times per year, and has a print run of 5,000.^{[citation needed]}

Residents in Knocklyon, who are members of Church of Ireland, attend Rathfarnham Parish Church.^{[citation needed]} The Knocklyon Church of Christ is an autonomous Christian congregation with premises on Knocklyon Road, near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna.^{[citation needed]}

Transport

Knocklyon is served by the following Dublin Bus routes: 15, 49, 65b, S6 and S8.

Sport and leisure

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is represented in Knocklyon by Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA Club while soccer is organised locally by Knocklyon United F.C.^{[citation needed]} The local Brothers Pearse Athletics Club was founded in 1956.^[13] The district is also served by Knocklyon Junior Badminton Club and Knocklyon Social Badminton, which operate out of the Knocklyon Community Centre.^{[citation needed]}

A branch of Scouting Ireland and the South Dublin Model Railway Club^[14] each operate from their own premises.^{[citation needed]} There is also a brass band and music school, the Knocklyon Concert Band, operating for over 20 years.^{[citation needed]}

Local businesses and community groups are supported and promoted by Knocklyon Network, an active networking organisation.^{[citation needed]}

Notable people

Alisha Weir, actress and singer, grew up in Knocklyon
Chloe Agnew, singer-songwriter, best known for being an original member of Celtic Woman.

References

^ "Elevation data from daftlogic.com". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
^ "Knocklyon entry at the official Placenames Database of Ireland". Retrieved 17 October 2021.
^ ^a ^b "South Dublin Streetnames by Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill at Placenames Database of Ireland" (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
^ "Logainmneacha agus Sráidainmneacha Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas" (PDF).
^ Proud to Live in Templeogue. Templeogue, Dublin: Templeogue College and Dublin West Education Centre. 2007. The watercourses of the Dodder and Poddle provide definitive limiting borders ... the Dodder to the south
^ Census Mapping Module: South Dublin Archived 2014-05-03 at the Wayback Machine All-Island Research Observatory. Retrieved: 2014-05-03.
^ "Rutland Centre: Leading Addiction Treatment Services". Rutland Centre. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
^ "History". St. Colmcille's S.N.S.
^ Lyne, Laura (7 October 2015). "Largest school building in Ireland will facilitate 1,600 students in Knocklyon". Evening Echo.
^ Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna Archived 2014-04-29 at the Wayback Machine Dublin.ie. Retrieved: 2012-12-16.
^ [1] Knocklyon News, January 2000.
^ "St Colmcille's CS". St Colmcille's CS.
^ Club History Brothers Pearse Athletics Club, 2019.
^ "South Dublin Model Railway Club - News". www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net.

External links

[1] "Elevation data from daftlogic.com". Retrieved 30 April 2014.

[2] "Knocklyon entry at the official Placenames Database of Ireland". Retrieved 17 October 2021.

[logainm-3] "South Dublin Streetnames by Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill at Placenames Database of Ireland" (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 June 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.

[4] "Logainmneacha agus Sráidainmneacha Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas" (PDF).

[Templeogue_TCDWEC-5] Proud to Live in Templeogue. Templeogue, Dublin: Templeogue College and Dublin West Education Centre. 2007. The watercourses of the Dodder and Poddle provide definitive limiting borders ... the Dodder to the south

[6] Census Mapping Module: South Dublin Archived 2014-05-03 at the Wayback Machine All-Island Research Observatory. Retrieved: 2014-05-03.

[7] "Rutland Centre: Leading Addiction Treatment Services". Rutland Centre. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

[8] "History". St. Colmcille's S.N.S.

[9] Lyne, Laura (7 October 2015). "Largest school building in Ireland will facilitate 1,600 students in Knocklyon". Evening Echo.

[10] Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna Archived 2014-04-29 at the Wayback Machine Dublin.ie. Retrieved: 2012-12-16.

[11] [1] Knocklyon News, January 2000.

[12] "St Colmcille's CS". St Colmcille's CS.

[13] Club History Brothers Pearse Athletics Club, 2019.

[14] "South Dublin Model Railway Club - News". www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net.

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-'''Knocklyon''' ({{Irish place name|Cnoc Lín}})<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.logainm.ie/ga/1165836|title=Knocklyon entry at the official ''Placenames Database of Ireland''. |access-date=2021-10-17}}</ref><ref  name=logainm>{{cite web |url=http://www.logainm.ie/Eolas/Data/Brainse/South_Dublin_Streetnames.pdf |title=''South Dublin Streetnames'' by Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill at ''Placenames Database of Ireland''|page=2 |access-date=2010-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614200307/http://www.logainm.ie/eolas/Data/Brainse/South_Dublin_Streetnames.pdf |archive-date=2010-06-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a suburb of [[Dublin]] in county of [[South Dublin]], within the old [[County Dublin]], Ireland. Unlike many Dublin suburbs, Knocklyon was not developed around a village; rather it largely comprises modern housing but a number of old cottages and farmhouses along Knocklyon Road attest to the area's rural past.
+'''Knocklyon''' ({{Irish place name|Cnoc Lín}})<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.logainm.ie/ga/1165836|title=Knocklyon entry at the official ''Placenames Database of Ireland''. |access-date=2021-10-17}}</ref><ref  name=logainm>{{cite web |url=http://www.logainm.ie/Eolas/Data/Brainse/South_Dublin_Streetnames.pdf |title=''South Dublin Streetnames'' by Pádraig Ó Cearbhaill at ''Placenames Database of Ireland''|page=2 |access-date=2010-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100614200307/http://www.logainm.ie/eolas/Data/Brainse/South_Dublin_Streetnames.pdf |archive-date=2010-06-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a suburb of the city of [[Dublin]], located in [[South Dublin]], Ireland. Unlike many Dublin suburbs, Knocklyon was not developed around a village; rather it largely consists of modern housing, with a number of old cottages and farmhouses along Knocklyon Road attesting to the area's rural past.
 == Etymology ==
-The area has been known historically<ref  name=logainm /> in 14th-century scrolls as ''Cnoclín'', literally 'flax mountain'. Until recently, roadsigns in Knocklyon had an incorrect "reverse anglicised" translation, giving ''Lyon's hill'' or ''Cnoc Liamhna'', so for example, the Irish-language wording on signs for Knocklyon Road showed ''Bóthar Chnoc Liamhna''. The local authority have updated their translation based on recommendations from the commissioned update on Irish placenames.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sdcc.ie/sites/default/files/publications/eolaire-logainmneacha-gaeilge.pdf|title=Logainmneacha agus Sráidainmneacha Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas}}</ref>
+The area has been known historically<ref  name=logainm /> in 14th-century scrolls as ''Cnoclín'', literally 'flax mountain'. Until recently, roadsigns in Knocklyon had an incorrect "reverse anglicised" translation, giving ''Lyon's hill'' or ''Cnoc Liamhna'', so for example, the Irish-language wording on signs for Knocklyon Road showed ''Bóthar Chnoc Liamhna''. The local authority have updated their translation based on recommendations from the Irish Placenames Commission.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sdcc.ie/sites/default/files/publications/eolaire-logainmneacha-gaeilge.pdf|title=Logainmneacha agus Sráidainmneacha Bhaile Átha Cliath Theas}}</ref>
+== Location and housing estates ==
+Knocklyon is located among the southwestern suburbs of the city of Dublin, in the foothills of the [[Wicklow Mountains|Dublin Mountains]] and immediately south of the line of the [[River Dodder]]. It is bordered to the west by [[Firhouse]] and [[Ballycullen]], to the east and south by [[Rathfarnham]] and [[Ballyboden]], and to the north, across the River Dodder, by the village and district of [[Templeogue]].<ref name="Templeogue_TCDWEC">{{Cite book |title=Proud to Live in Templeogue |publisher=Templeogue College and Dublin West Education Centre |year=2007 |location=Templeogue, Dublin |quote="The watercourses of the Dodder and Poddle provide definitive limiting borders ... the Dodder to the south"}}</ref>{{rp|8}}
+Knocklyon was divided when the [[M50 motorway (Ireland)|M50 motorway]] was constructed, with most of the suburb today lying east of the motorway. [[Housing estate]]s to the east include Idrone, Knocklyon Avenue, Beverly, Dargle Wood, Coolamber, Knockcullen, Lansdowne, Delaford, Knockaire in the old Knocklyon townland, whilst Orlagh, Scholarstown Park and Templeroan are within the townland of Scholarstown. To the west of the M50 are estates such as Castlefield, Glenlyon, Dalriada, Glenvara and Woodstown. The western and eastern portions of the suburb are linked by the Firhouse Road, by the motorway flyover at Junction 12 of the M50, and by a footbridge close to where the Old Knocklyon Road formerly met Ballycullen Road.
-== Location ==
-Knocklyon is located among the southwestern suburbs of the city, in the foothills of the [[Wicklow Mountains|Dublin Mountains]] and south of the line of the [[River Dodder]]. It lies largely within the townland of Knocklyon, which it shares with neighbouring outer suburb [[Firhouse]], with parts in that of Scholarstown. It is bordered to the west by Firhouse and [[Ballycullen]], to the east and south by [[Rathfarnham]], and to the north, across the River Dodder, by [[Templeogue]].
-Knocklyon was divided when the [[M50 motorway (Ireland)|M50 motorway]] was constructed, with most of the suburb today lying east of the motorway. [[Housing estate]]s to the east include Idrone, Knocklyon Avenue, Beverly, Dargle Wood, Coolamber, Knockcullen, Lansdowne, Delaford, Knockaire in the old Knocklyon townland, whilst Orlagh, Scholarstown Park and Templeroan are within the townland of Scholarstown. To the west of the M50 are estates such as Castlefield, Glenlyon, Glenvara and Woodstown. The western and eastern portions of the suburb are linked by the Firhouse Road, by the motorway flyover at Junction 12 of the M50, and by a footbridge close to where the Old Knocklyon Road formerly met Ballycullen Road.
 == Population ==
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 == Amenities ==
 [[File:Knocklyon Shopping Centre.jpg|thumb|Knocklyon Shopping Centre]]
-Knocklyon Shopping Centre contains a supermarket and other retail outlets. There are also two smaller shopping sites, in the Orlagh and Woodstown estates. Both are anchored by a supermarket and have a number of takeaway food shops, as well as beauty salons and childcare facilities. There is also a local [[Public houses in Ireland|public house]].
+Knocklyon Shopping Centre contains a supermarket and other retail outlets. There are also two smaller shopping sites, in the Orlagh and Woodstown estates, each anchored by a convenience store, and with takeaway food shops, beauty salons and other outlets. There is also a local [[Public houses in Ireland|public house]].{{cn|date=May 2024}}
-A division of the voluntary [[St. John Ambulance]] was established in 2010, and provides first aid training in the community.
+A division of the voluntary [[St. John Ambulance]] was established in 2010, and provides first aid training in the community. The Rutland Centre, a private addiction rehabilitation facility, is located on the Knocklyon Road.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rutland Centre: Leading Addiction Treatment Services |url=https://www.rutlandcentre.ie/ |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=Rutland Centre |language=en}}</ref>
-Knocklyon has a number of open spaces within its residential estates and along the [[River Dodder]], including the home ground and playing pitches for both a [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club, ([[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]]), and a soccer club, Knocklyon United Football Club.
+Knocklyon has a number of open spaces within its residential estates and along the [[River Dodder]], including the home ground and playing pitches for both a [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] club, [[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]], and a soccer club, Knocklyon United Football Club.
+As well as the Roman Catholic ''Iona Centre'', which hosts community organisations, there is Knocklyon Community Centre, which is available for sports and social organisations.
-One of the local parks is Dodder Valley Linear Park, which has a number of walks and playgrounds. Dodder Valley Cycling is a local group which runs a chapter of "Cycling Without Age" in the park.
-As well as the Roman Catholic ''Iona Centre'', which hosts community organisations, there is Knocklyon Community Centre which is available for sports and social organisations.
 === Schools ===
 [[File:Saint Colmcille's National School, Knocklyon.jpg|thumb|Saint Colmcille's National School]]
-St. Colmcille's [[National school (Ireland)|national school]] opened in September 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stcolmcilles.org/history.html|title=History|website=St. Colmcille's S.N.S}}</ref> The school is the largest primary school in Ireland and one of the largest primary schools in Europe. It educates 1,600 students and employs 80 teachers, 23 special needs assistants, and 11 ancillary staff.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 7, 2015 |first=Laura |last=Lyne |url=http://echo.ie/tallaght/item/largest-school-building-in-ireland-will-facilitate-1600-students-in-knocklyon |title=Largest school building in Ireland will facilitate 1,600 students in Knocklyon |publisher=[[Evening Echo]] }}</ref>
+St. Colmcille's [[National school (Ireland)|national school]] opened in September 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stcolmcilles.org/history.html|title=History|website=St. Colmcille's S.N.S}}</ref> The school is the largest primary school in Ireland and one of the largest primary schools in Europe. It educates 1,600 students and employs 80 teachers, 23 special needs assistants, and 11 ancillary staff.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 7, 2015 |first=Laura |last=Lyne |url=http://echo.ie/tallaght/item/largest-school-building-in-ireland-will-facilitate-1600-students-in-knocklyon |title=Largest school building in Ireland will facilitate 1,600 students in Knocklyon |publisher=[[Evening Echo]] }}</ref> Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is an [[Irish language]] [[primary school]] that teaches over 200 children. It was established in September 1996 with 36 pupils.<ref>[http://www.dublin.ie/websites/gaelscoil/ Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429201105/http://www.dublin.ie/websites/gaelscoil/ |date=2014-04-29 }} Dublin.ie. Retrieved: 2012-12-16.</ref>
-Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is an [[Irish language]] [[primary school]] that teaches over 200 children. It was established in September 1996 with 36 pupils.<ref>[http://www.dublin.ie/websites/gaelscoil/ Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429201105/http://www.dublin.ie/websites/gaelscoil/ |date=2014-04-29 }} Dublin.ie. Retrieved: 2012-12-16.</ref>
 St. Colmcille's [[Community school (Ireland)|Community School]] (formerly Knocklyon Community School)<ref>[http://source.southdublinlibraries.ie/bitstream/10599/9556/3/Knocklyon%20News_January%202000.pdf] Knocklyon News, January 2000.</ref> has around 700 secondary students and opened in September 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stcolmcilles.ie/|title=St Colmcille's CS|website=St Colmcille's CS}}</ref>
 == Religion ==
-The [[Parish (Catholic Church)|Catholic Parish]] of Knocklyon{{citation needed|date=October 2021}} was established in October 1974 under the patronage of [[Columba|Saint Colmcille]]. It forms part of the [[Archdiocese of Dublin (Roman Catholic)|Dublin Archdiocese]] and was delegated by it to the [[Carmelites|Carmelite Order]] until 2022, and since 2023, is in the care of the Divine Word Missionaries. The parish church opened in April 1980, with the Iona Pastoral Centre formally opened in 2000. The Catholic Parish of St Colmcille is very active with several parish groups meeting regularly. The annual Parish Christmas Fair is hosted each year by the Parish in St Colmcille's National Schools. The Iona Centre hosts prayer groups and social activities (such as pilates, mother and baby groups, knitting and bridge), as well as a chapter of St Vincent de Paul, AA Meetings and GROW Mental Health Movement. The Catholic parish publishes the Knocklyon News magazine, which has been in continuous publication since 1982 and includes article from the wide and varied community groups of Knocklyon, as well as faith-based content, and news from the parish and the diocese. The Knocklyon News is published 3 - 4 times per year, and has a print run of 5,000.
+The [[Parish (Catholic Church)|Catholic Parish]] of Knocklyon was established in October 1974 under the patronage of [[Columba|Saint Colmcille]].{{citation needed|date=October 2021}} It forms part of the [[Archdiocese of Dublin (Roman Catholic)|Dublin Archdiocese]] and was delegated by it to the [[Carmelites|Carmelite Order]] until 2022, and since 2023, is in the care of the Divine Word Missionaries. The parish church opened in April 1980, with the Iona Pastoral Centre formally opened in 2000. The Iona Centre hosts prayer groups and social activities (such as pilates, mother and baby groups, knitting and bridge), as well as a chapter of St Vincent de Paul, AA Meetings and GROW Mental Health Movement. The Catholic parish publishes the Knocklyon News magazine, which has been in continuous publication since 1982 and includes article from the wide and varied community groups of Knocklyon, as well as faith-based content, and news from the parish and the diocese. The Knocklyon News is published 3 - 4 times per year, and has a print run of 5,000.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
+Residents in Knocklyon, who are members of Church of Ireland, attend Rathfarnham Parish Church.{{cn|date=May 2024}} The Knocklyon [[Church of Christ]] is an autonomous Christian congregation with premises on Knocklyon Road, near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
-St. Colmcille's Holy Well is situated  beside Orlagh College, Gunny Hill, Rathfarnham.
-In the Church of Ireland, Knocklyon is in the parish of Rathfarnham.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rathfarnham.dublin.anglican.org|title=Rathfarnham Parish Church of Ireland|website=www.rathfarnham.dublin.anglican.org}}</ref>
-The Knocklyon [[Church of Christ]] is an autonomous Christian congregation on Knocklyon Road, near Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
 == Transport ==
-Knocklyon is served by [[Dublin Bus]] routes 15,49,65b,S6 and S8
+Knocklyon is served by the following [[Dublin Bus]] routes: 15, 49, 65b, S6 and S8.
 == Sport and leisure ==
-The [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] (GAA) is represented in Knocklyon by [[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]] Club. [[Association football]] is organised by Knocklyon United F.C.
+The [[Gaelic Athletic Association]] (GAA) is represented in Knocklyon by [[Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA]] Club while [[Association football|soccer]] is organised locally by Knocklyon United F.C.{{cn|date=May 2024}} The local Brothers Pearse Athletics Club was founded in 1956.<ref>[https://www.brospearse.com/club-history/ Club History] Brothers Pearse Athletics Club, 2019.</ref> The district is also served by Knocklyon Junior Badminton Club and Knocklyon Social Badminton, which operate out of the Knocklyon Community Centre.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
-The local Brothers Pearse Athletics Club was founded in 1956.<ref>[https://www.brospearse.com/club-history/ Club History] Brothers Pearse Athletics Club, 2019.</ref>
-There is a branch of [[Scouting Ireland]] and the South Dublin Model Railway Club,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net|title=South Dublin Model Railway Club - News|website=www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net}}</ref> which have their own premises.
-The district is served by Knocklyon Junior Badminton Club and Knocklyon Social Badminton, which operate out of the Knocklyon Community Centre.
+A branch of [[Scouting Ireland]] and the South Dublin Model Railway Club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net|title=South Dublin Model Railway Club - News|website=www.sdmrc.hobbysites.net}}</ref> each operate from their own premises.{{cn|date=May 2024}}  There is also a brass band and music school, the Knocklyon Concert Band, operating for over 20 years.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
-There is a brass band and music school, the Knocklyon Concert Band, which has educated and entertained for the past 20 years.
-Local businesses and community groups are supported and promoted by Knocklyon Network, an active business networking organisation.
+Local businesses and community groups are supported and promoted by Knocklyon Network, an active networking organisation.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
 ==Notable people==