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| {{Short description|Suburb of Galway City, Ireland}} | |||
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| {{Other uses|Salt Hill (disambiguation)}} | |||
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| {{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
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| |name = Salthill | | name = Salthill | ||
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| native_name = {{lang|ga|Bóthar na Trá}} | ||
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| |image_skyline = Galway_City_Salthill_2008-07.jpg | |||
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| image_skyline = Salthill and Galway Bay, Galway (506275) (26131600653).jpg | ||
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| image_caption = Salthill and Galway Bay | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in County Galway | ||
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| | coordinates = {{Coord|53|15|39.6|N|9|04|30.2|W|display=title}} | |||
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| ⚫ | | population_urban = 20,650 | ||
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| ⚫ | | population_as_of = 2017 | ||
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| | population_footnotes = <ref>{{cite news|last1=Cunningham|first1=Enda|title=Galway City's population is just below 80,000|url=http://connachttribune.ie/galway-citys-population-just-80000/|access-date=10 April 2018|work=Connacht Tribune|date=17 April 2017}}</ref> | |||
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| |population_footnotes = <ref name = "cso2006">{{cite web | title = Census 2006 – Volume 1 – Population Classified by Area | work = Central Statistics Office Census 2006 Reports | publisher = ] | year = 2007 |month = April | url = http://www.cso.ie/census/documents/census2006_volume_1_pop_classified_by_area.pdf |format=PDF| accessdate = 2011-05-07}}</ref> | |||
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| '''Salthill''' ({{lga|Bóthar na Trá}}) is a ] area in the ] in the west of ]. Lying within the ] of Lenaboy (''an Léana Buí''), it attracts many tourists all year round. There is a 2 km long promenade, locally known as ''the Prom'', overlooking ] with bars, restaurants and hotels. | |||
| '''Salthill''' ({{irish place name|Bóthar na Trá|road of the strand}})<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.logainm.ie/131031.aspx | publisher = Placenames Database of Ireland | website = logainm.ie | title = Bóthar na Trá / Salthill | accessdate = 27 December 2024 }}</ref> is a ] area to the southwest of ] city centre in the west of Ireland. The area is home to a number of tourist amenities and there is a 2 km long promenade, locally known as "the Prom", which overlooks ]. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events== | ||
| ⚫ | Salthill was, until 2007, home to one of the biggest non-fee paying air shows in Galway, the |
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| ==History== | |||
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| The village of Salthill, which was known as "Salt Hill" until 1819,<ref name="nationalaquarium">{{cite web|url = https://nationalaquarium.ie/a-history-of-salthill-told-with-story-maps/ | website = nationalaquarium.ie | title = A History Of Salthill, Told With Story Maps | accessdate = 27 December 2024 }}</ref> was originally a separate and "outlying village" of Galway city.<ref name="gci">{{cite web|url = https://www.gci.ie/galway-guide/attractions/salthill/ | website = gci.ie | title = Student Experience Salthill | accessdate = 27 December 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/102456/salthill-one-of-the-nicest-localities-in-the-kingdom | work = Galway Advertiser | title = Salthill - 'One of the nicest localities in the Kingdom' | date = 16 August 2018 | accessdate = 27 December 2024 | quote = Salthill was a quiet fishing village, existing independently from Galway town, until the Victorian }}</ref> | |||
| From the mid-19th century, a number of tourist facilities were built in the area, with Salthill's promenade opening in 1856 and several hotels being developed from 1860 onwards.<ref name="nationalaquarium"/><ref name="gci"/> The bandstand, in Salthill Park, was built {{circa|1880}}.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/30323003/salthill-park-salthill-road-upper-lenaboy-galway-co-galway | publisher = National Inventory of Architectural Heritage | website = buildingsofireland.ie | title = Salthill Park, Salthill Road Upper, Lenaboy, Galway, Galway | accessdate = 27 December 2024 }}</ref> A ], which connected Salthill to Galway city, opened in 1879.<ref name="nationalaquarium"/> It closed in 1918.<ref name="gci"/> | |||
| ==Tourism== | |||
| <div style="float: right; clear: right; margin-left: 1.4em">] from the Promenade, Salthill]]]</div> | |||
| Salthill has been a tourist destination since the early twentieth century. During the 1950s it was a hot spot for dance and show-bands, the most noticeable location being the Seapoint dance hall now a leisure centre. | |||
| Salthill's promenade was further developed in the mid-20th century, and the 'Blackrock Diving Tower' was constructed in 1953.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://thisisgalway.ie/the-history-of-the-prom/ | website = thisisgalway.ie | title = The History of The Salthill Prom | date = 22 April 2021 | accessdate = 27 December 2024 }}</ref> The 1970s saw the introduction of a number of casinos and more leisure centres.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | |||
| The 1970s saw the introduction of a number of casinos and more leisure centres. Leisureland, having a fair ground, swimming pool and concert hall, became a huge attraction and brought in top bands such as U2, AC/DC and ZZ Top during the 1980s, as well as artists such as Morrissey in recent years. There was an annual airshow (up until 2007) where up to 100,000 people viewed the air display along with a public water safety and army demonstration. | |||
| ⚫ | ==Events== | ||
| In recent years, Salthill was a centre point for the 2009 Volvo Ocean Race, as well as the more recent Round-Ireland Powerboat race in 2010. During these events, stands were set up along the Prom selling a variety of goods. Throughout all the developments, Salthill's main attraction every year has been its promenade and numerous sandy beaches. Sathill having a clear blue sea along with a diving area located at Blackrock beach is popular with locals and tourists alike. Blackrock, having steps down to the sea, is used all year round regardless of the water temperature. | |||
| ] from the Promenade, Salthill]] | |||
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| ⚫ | Salthill was, until 2007, home to one of the biggest non-fee paying air shows in Galway, the Salthill Air Show, which took place in June over Galway Bay. The show annually attracted over 100,000 people and generated over €1m in revenue.<ref>{{cite web|publisher = RTÉ News | website = rte.ie | date = 4 July 2007 | url = http://www.rte.ie/news/2004/0704/airshow.html | title = Huge crowds at Galway air show}}</ref> | ||
| ;Local attractions | |||
| * Salthill Beach, Ladies Beach, Palmer's Rock & Beach, Blackrock | |||
| Salthill was a centre point for the ], as well as the Round-Ireland Powerboat race in 2010. | |||
| * Blackrock Diving & Viewing Tower | |||
| * Leisureland - Popular local leisure center featuring a 25m swimming pool, a new gym, a ] course and, in the summer months, a fun fair park. | |||
| ⚫ | It is traditional, on Christmas Day, to jump into the sea from Blackrock Diving Tower. This event is now used a fundraiser for local charities in Galway.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | ||
| * Palmer's Rock scuba diving, boat and jet ski slip way. | |||
| * Salthill, Claude's and Caesar Palace Casinos | |||
| * Atlantic Aquarium (Galway Atlantaquaria) - National Aquarium of Ireland featuring many exhibits including Valentine, the world's only ] in captivity, born on February 14, 2004. | |||
| * Salthill Park and Bandstand | |||
| * Seapoint Leisure Center | |||
| * Salthill Hotel Galway and Ocean Fitness Leisure center www.salthillhotel.com | |||
| ==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
| ] (SKGAA) is the local ] club and fields teams in ], Ladies football, ] and ]. The club's senior men's team won the ] in 2006, beating ] in the final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/football/2006/0317/202581-salthill/|title=GAA {{!}} Latest Gaelic Games News, Results & Fixtures | publisher = RTÉ Sport|website=rte.ie|language=en|access-date=2018-09-17}}</ref> A team representing the club also won the 2022 Ladies Junior Football title.{{fact|date=March 2024}} ], one of ]'s two primary stadiums (the other being ]), is on Dr Mannix Road in Salthill.{{fact|date=March 2024}} | |||
| * ] is the local ] club. | |||
| * ] have played in the ] First Division since 2010. | |||
| ], the local football team, fields teams in the ]. They played in the ] from 2010 to 2013, before merging with ] and Galway United Supporters Trust, the supporters trust of the then defunct ], to form ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/63631/footballs-comin-home-compromise-reached-as-galway-fc-applies-to-league|title=Football's comin' home — compromise reached as Galway FC applies to league|work=Galway Advertiser|access-date=2018-09-17}}</ref> | |||
| * ] GAA grounds | |||
| * Galway Lawn Tennis club | |||
| The Galway Lawn Tennis Club, winner of Irish Tennis Club of the Year in 2002, is located on Threadneedle Road.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} | |||
| ==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
| Salthill railway station opened on 1 October 1879 and closed for passenger traffic in January 1918.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Salthill station | work=Railscot – Irish Railways | url=http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf | access-date=24 November 2007}}</ref> The nearest station is {{stnlnk|Galway}}. | |||
| As of 2022, there is one city bus service, ] route 401, which runs to from Salthill to ]. Bus Éireann also runs the regional bus routes 416 and 424 from Galway's bus station to Connemara, which pass via Salthill.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} | |||
| *Currently there are three bus services from Eyre Square: two operated by ], coded as 1 (continues to Mervue as 8) and 1D (other terminus is located on Merchants Rd) and the last one by Galway City Direct as 37. | |||
| ==Popular culture== | ==Popular culture== | ||
| The ] and the Salthill promenade are both referenced in the ] penned tune "]". | |||
| ==Education== | |||
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| '''Scoil Ide''' is a school for girls and boys up to the age of seven. The Jesus and Mary sisters were invited to open a National school in Salthill as the population was rapidly increasing in that area. Scoil Ide was opened on May 1, 1952 with forty-three pupils and two teachers. Scoil Ide is known for its top academic standards and its encouragement towards Art, Music and Drama. Most of Scoil Ide's pupils go on to the secondary school Salerno which is based nearby. Salerno had high academic results once in 1973 and is the reason some girls attend Scoil Ide. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Salthill Bóthar na Trá | |
|---|---|
| Suburb of Galway | |
_(26131600653).jpg) Salthill and Galway Bay | |
  SalthillLocation in County Galway | |
| Coordinates: 53°15′39.6″N 9°04′30.2″W / 53.261000°N 9.075056°W / 53.261000; -9.075056 | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Galway |
| City Council | Galway |
| Population | |
| • Urban | 20,650 |
| Irish Grid Reference | M275248 |
Salthill (Irish: Bóthar na Trá, meaning 'road of the strand') is a seaside area to the southwest of Galway city centre in the west of Ireland. The area is home to a number of tourist amenities and there is a 2 km long promenade, locally known as "the Prom", which overlooks Galway Bay.
History
The village of Salthill, which was known as "Salt Hill" until 1819, was originally a separate and "outlying village" of Galway city.
From the mid-19th century, a number of tourist facilities were built in the area, with Salthill's promenade opening in 1856 and several hotels being developed from 1860 onwards. The bandstand, in Salthill Park, was built c. 1880. A tramway, which connected Salthill to Galway city, opened in 1879. It closed in 1918.
Salthill's promenade was further developed in the mid-20th century, and the 'Blackrock Diving Tower' was constructed in 1953. The 1970s saw the introduction of a number of casinos and more leisure centres.
Events
Salthill was, until 2007, home to one of the biggest non-fee paying air shows in Galway, the Salthill Air Show, which took place in June over Galway Bay. The show annually attracted over 100,000 people and generated over €1m in revenue.
Salthill was a centre point for the 2008–09 Volvo Ocean Race, as well as the Round-Ireland Powerboat race in 2010.
It is traditional, on Christmas Day, to jump into the sea from Blackrock Diving Tower. This event is now used a fundraiser for local charities in Galway.
Sport
Salthill-Knocknacarra (SKGAA) is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club and fields teams in Gaelic football, Ladies football, hurling and camogie. The club's senior men's team won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship in 2006, beating St. Gall's in the final. A team representing the club also won the 2022 Ladies Junior Football title. Pearse Stadium, one of Galway GAA's two primary stadiums (the other being St Jarlath's Park), is on Dr Mannix Road in Salthill.
Salthill Devon F.C., the local football team, fields teams in the Galway & District League. They played in the League of Ireland First Division from 2010 to 2013, before merging with Mervue United and Galway United Supporters Trust, the supporters trust of the then defunct Galway United, to form Galway F.C.
The Galway Lawn Tennis Club, winner of Irish Tennis Club of the Year in 2002, is located on Threadneedle Road.
Transport
Salthill railway station opened on 1 October 1879 and closed for passenger traffic in January 1918. The nearest station is Galway.
As of 2022, there is one city bus service, Bus Éireann route 401, which runs to from Salthill to Eyre Square. Bus Éireann also runs the regional bus routes 416 and 424 from Galway's bus station to Connemara, which pass via Salthill.
Popular culture
The Long Walk and the Salthill promenade are both referenced in the Steve Earle penned tune "Galway Girl".
See also
References
- Cunningham, Enda (17 April 2017). "Galway City's population is just below 80,000". Connacht Tribune. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- "Bóthar na Trá / Salthill". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "A History Of Salthill, Told With Story Maps". nationalaquarium.ie. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Student Experience Salthill". gci.ie. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- "Salthill - 'One of the nicest localities in the Kingdom'". Galway Advertiser. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
Salthill was a quiet fishing village, existing independently from Galway town, until the Victorian
- "Salthill Park, Salthill Road Upper, Lenaboy, Galway, Galway". buildingsofireland.ie. National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- "The History of The Salthill Prom". thisisgalway.ie. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- "Huge crowds at Galway air show". rte.ie. RTÉ News. 4 July 2007.
- "GAA | Latest Gaelic Games News, Results & Fixtures". rte.ie. RTÉ Sport. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- "Football's comin' home — compromise reached as Galway FC applies to league". Galway Advertiser. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- "Salthill station" (PDF). Railscot – Irish Railways. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
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