History of Allenwood
Allenwood developed in the nineteenth century as a coaching post along the Edenderry Road. Later residential development primarily occurred on local roads to the east of the village, typically as single plot developments.
Allenwood is the location of a former electricity power station which was fueled by peat from the surrounding bog lands. The station was built in 1952 by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB). The cooling tower which could be seen from over 30 km (19 mi), was demolished shortly after the station was retired in 1994.
Bord na Móna which processed peat on the local boglands, established a camp for its workers at Allenwood Cross and the Roadstone quarry in Allen is also nearby. The industrial park located to the north-west of the village has grown around the location of the former ESB power plant.
The close proximity to the Grand Canal makes Allenwood a popular choice for fishing and walking. The local football club Allenwood G.F.C. is situated on the Station Road and offers its premises for a variety of other sports and recreations including kick boxing, dancing, scouting and annual school sports days. The local soccer club Allenwood Celtic is located just outside the village on the Edenderry Road. There are also several golf courses within a 15 km (9.3 mi) range of the village.
External links
- Allenwood Community Development Association
- Allenwood G.F.C.
- Allenwood Celtic A.F.C.
- Information Courtesy Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allenwood
