Kimmage
Kimmage is a small residential suburb located on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Surrounded by Crumlin, Greenhills, Harold's Cross, Rathfarnham, Templeogue and Terenure, the name Kimmage comes from the Irish Gaelic cam uisce, which means winding water. In this case it is the water of the River Poddle, a Liffey tributary, which provided the major water supply to medieval Dublin. Rising at Tymon Lake near the Green Hills, it flows through Kimmage, and north to the city after dividing at Mount Argus. One stream flows through via Crumlin and Dolphins Barn to join the River Liffey after Mullinahack, a millrace near Usher's Island. The other stream flows via The Coombe underground around Dublin Castle and into the Liffey further east near Merchants Quay. Kimmage is divided between postal districts Dublin 12 and Dublin 6W.Features and facilitiesKCRThe major Kimmage landmark is the KCR , the location of a petrol station and a convenience shop built in the 1960s. The crossroads intersect Terenure Road West, Kimmage Road West, Fortfield Road and the Lower Kimmage Road.Shopping and pubsThe KCR Pub is located close to the KCR. The Stoneboat is another very popular spot. The main shopping area is on the Lower Kimmage Road. It includes convenience stores, beauty salons, barbers, takeaways, and a garage. The Superquinn supermarket shopping centre on Sundrive Road includes extensive parking and 12 shops.
