Hillview, Waterford

Hillview is a housing estate in Waterford, Ireland. The estate is one of the largest suburban housing developments in Waterford city. The entrance to Hillview is centered on the Roanmore/De La Salle GAA pitches and Kyle Curran park;[1] the latter being named after an 8-year-old child from Hillview who was murdered in 1987.[2]

Lower Hillview was historically surrounded by fielded areas - including Witches Lane, the Nettle Camp and the Corn Field. Expanded development in the early 21st century, including of housing in the Grace Dieu area, saw the removal of these greenbelt areas. Hillview is divided into Oak Drive, Oak Avenue, Oak Grove, Oak Close, Pinewood Drive, Pinewood Avenue, Chestnut Green, Crescent Drive and Hawthorn Drive.

The Hillview area has previously been linked with criminal organisations in Waterford. In 2012, an investigation was carried out into the discharge of a firearm,[3] as well as a burglary.[4]

References
  1. Dáil Éireann - Volume 383 - 2 November 1988 - Written Answers. - Waterford Amenity Grant Application Archived 2011-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Boy Murdered In Waterford - Broadcast: 1987.JUL.24". rte.ie.
  3. "Investigation into gun shots in Waterford - RTÉ News". RTÉ.ie. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  4. "Waterford News and Star — Gardaí deal with litany of burglaries | Waterford News and Star". 19 September 2012.

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