these areas are developed, most frequently with two-storey housing, at average densities of 10 to 30 houses per hectare. North Killiney mainly consists of two-bedroom, two-storey housing at 10 to 30 houses per hectare. The population, as recorded by the Census of Ireland, peaked in 1996 at approximately 10,800 and has dropped by about 12% since then, as falling average family sizes have outpaced residential construction. Transport Bus The area is served by the 59 bus route operated by Go-Ahead Ireland which runs hourly from Killiney Village to Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire. The journey takes 25 minutes. An Aircoach service starting at Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel links Killiney with Dublin Airport every hour, 24 hours a day. Rail Killiney railway station, served by the DART, is located on Station Road. Notable people Killiney is one of Dublin's most exclusive residential areas. Its notable residents include U2 members Bono and the Edge. Former racing driver Eddie Irvine is also occasionally seen in Killiney. Actor Allen Leech was born in Killiney, as was radio presenter Paddy O'Byrne. Singer Enya lives in Manderley Castle in Killiney. Gardener Alice Lawrenson lived in Killiney in the 1800s. The 1960s rock band Mellow Candle, originated in Killiney, was formed by students from the Holy Child Convent. See also List of towns and villages in Ireland Sources The History of Killiney Hill Park Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown County Council Carrickmines Castle, the Vale of Shanganagh, Dalkey, Killiney and Ballybrack Hills (Waybackmachine archive link) Pearson, Peter (1998). Between the Mountains and the Sea: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County, Dublin: The O'Brien Press. . References External links Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council Killiney railway station Census 2002 of Ireland Population Classified by Religion Census 2006 Preliminary Report Fitzpatrick Castle hotel in Killiney Places in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Beaches of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Civil parishes of Rathdown, County Dublin