A medieval tower house remodelled as a country home, an 18th-century weir on the River Dodder, a former school turned Carmelite convent, and two Georgian estate houses — 5 stops through a south Dublin suburb built over centuries of farmland and river history. Looking for things to do in Knocklyon? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalGeorgian & Big HousesIndustrial & Transport
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Stops on This Trail
Knocklyon Castle
Firhouse Weir
Carmelite Monastery of the Assumption
Tymon South House
Sally Park
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →