HOTELS IN TALLAGHT
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Take a Stroll from your hotel in Tallaght to one of the scenic parks in Tallaght Village or the surrounding areas which are all located within easy walking distance of most of the Tallaght hotels. Here one will find al the parks in Tallaght listed for your convenience to make your stay in a tallaght hotel a tranquil experience.
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Tymon Park
Tymon Park is one of Dublin’s nicest parks. It was opened in 1986. It is now divided into two parks (east and west) by the M50 motorway. In the 1880s, flint scrapers, pottery pieces and human remains were found where the park is now, and which date from the Bronze Age, about 1500 B.C. Two of Tallaght’s best known modern structures are located at the park: the National Basketball Arena and the ESAT Millennium Tower.
As well as football pitches, the park is made up of forest, hedgerows, open spaces, a playground and lakes. The water is supplied from the river Poddle as it flows on its way from Tallaght to join the Liffey in the centre of Dublin. It shouldn’t be too difficult to see some of the park’s many resident hares, and if you’re really lucky you might spot one of the park’s badgers. Other important inhabitants of the park include the common frog and pipistrelle bat, which help themselves to many of the insects that happen to fly by!
In years gone by, the boundary of the Pale ran through Tallaght. There was a number of castles in the area which helped to defend the lands of the Pale from attack. One of the best known was called Tymon castle, which stood where the park is now since the 15th century. Unfortunately, it became dangerous and had be knocked down in 1960. Before that it was a popular spot for Dubliners to visit for a picnic, many of whom travelled there on the Blessington tram. The castle itself was a square keep with an arched entrance, and from its windows soldiers could see for miles because of its high position. Over the entrance was a small gallery that stuck out: it was used to pour boiling liquid on top of unwanted visitors!