The Holywell is a residential estate, a modern neighbourhood near Swords on the east side of the M1 Motorway. You may already see a Tesco, a pharmacy, cafes, medical centres and more in the retail park that was constructed in 2017.
But have you noticed the street names? They all include the name Holywell. Holywell Drive, Holywell Close, Holywell Green – it all comes from a ‘Holy Well’ which stands near the community. It’s not on the site itself, but nearby. The name Holywell is part of the community and a reason why the town grew rapidly over its first four years. The housing was built fast. Building social and recreational facilities did not happen as quickly. But the development has caught up with everything from a primary school and crèche to tennis courts, football and rugby pitches and two modern playgrounds. The Holywell is a new community with lots of opportunity for recreation and a vibrant social life.
Saint John the Evangelist
Whispers of history echo from these stones. This is the site of Saint John the Evangelist. Once a vibrant church