Poppintree

Poppintree is a townland and neighbourhood in the large outer suburb of Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland. It is principally bordered by other parts of Ballymun, and Finglas, and to a modest extent by Ballygall. The area includes Poppintree Park and the Poppintree Sports and Community Complex. The Republic of Ireland's only IKEA store is located here.

Etymology

The name is derived from the townland in the civil parish of Santry. It borders a smaller townland of the same name to the west of the parish of Finglas.

History

Poppintree is derived from Pappan's Tree, named in honour of the 6th century abbot, Saint Pappan, who built a small chapel in Santry. The area was the site of a large tree under which was held an annual commemoration service to Saint Pappan on the last day of July. The services ceased by 1845.

Transportation

Buses serving the area include routes 4, 13, 88n, 140 and 155, as well as routes 220 and N6.