Saggart () is a village in County Dublin, Ireland, south-west of Dublin city, in the local government area of South Dublin. It lies between the N7 (Naas Road), Rathcoole, Citywest and Tallaght. It is one of the fastest-growing settlements in Ireland, with its population doubling between 2011 and 2022.

Name

A monk called Mosacra founded a settlement close to the site of the village in the 7th century.

History

Archaeological evidence of ancient settlement in the Saggart area, includes a pair of megalithic standing stones in Boherboy, that are known locally as Adam and Eve. Also nearby is the Raheen Standing Stone, a megalithic standing stone in a field on the Blessington Road, near Crooksling.

A monastery was founded in the area in the 7th century. The great spotted woodpecker has been seen here.

Religion

thumb|The Catholic church in Saggart was dedicated in August 1849

The boundaries of the Catholic parish of Saggart include the areas of Rathcoole and Brittas, and the parish works in conjunction with the neighbouring parish of St. Finian's, Newcastle. Saggart's parish church was built in 1847 and dedicated, to the "Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary", in August 1849.

Amenities

Saggart is a heritage village. It is home to the Citywest Hotel, which has been used to host a number of annual events including the Irish Masters (snooker), several award ceremonies, and political ard fheiseanna. Citywest Business Campus is located just to the north of Saggart village. The Citywest Shopping Centre, anchored by Dunnes Stores, is the only major shopping centre in the area and has a pharmacy, cafés and several other shops. There is also a service/petrol station, restaurants and a 4,000-seat convention centre at Citywest. The Citywest Business Campus also includes a Dublin City University facility. Jacob's Bar was established as a public house in the village by members of the Jacob family in 1901.

As of 2021, a section of walking trail, incorporating the Slade Valley and adjacent to Saggart Reservoir, was under construction in the area. The development of the Slade Valley trail was marked as one of the "key actions" under the South Dublin County Council Tourism Strategy 2015-2020, in which it was proposed to take in Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas.

Transport

Saggart Luas stop is one of two western termini for the Luas Red Line, the other being Tallaght. The line provides a direct link to Dublin city with a journey duration of 45 minutes.

Saggart is served by Dublin Bus route 69 and GoAhead Ireland route W6.

Sport

The local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club, St Mary's GAA, was founded in 1906.

Notable people

See also

  • List of towns and villages in Ireland

References

  • South Dublin County History
  • South Dublin County Images