“Cill Réisc.” That’s the Irish name for Kilreesk. It means something special to this place. Kilreesk is a townland steeped in history. It sits in the civil parish of Finglas. It also lies within the Barony of Nethercross.
Kilreesk is a place defined by its location. We are at 53° 26′ 17″ N latitude. We are also at 6° 18′ 24″ W longitude. Kilreesk is not huge. Nationwide, it ranks as the 27489th largest townland. Within County Dublin, it is the 274th largest. Kilreesk borders other townlands.
Kilreesk was added to OpenStreetMap in 2015. Brianh was the user who added it. Kilreesk has seen the passage of time. Archaeological remains hint at stories of those who lived and worked here.
Imagine the lives of those who once called Kilreesk home. They walked this land. They built their homes here. They are buried here. The landscape holds their memories. Kilreesk is a place of quiet beauty and enduring history.