Stickens is a townland in the Roman Catholic parish of Caragh in County Kildare, Ireland. It is part of the Donore Electoral Division.
Stickens | |
|---|---|
Townland | |
  Stickens Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°14′13″N 6°43′29″W / 53.2369°N 6.7247°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Kildare |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Population (est.) | |
| • Urban | 100 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Stickens is located a quarter of a mile past the village of Caragh when travelling north-west on the R409. The townland is situated to the left of the road, and is accessed by a cul de sac which is entered onto by taking the first left turn having travelled past the church in Caragh village.
On some historical records the spelling "Stickins" appears; however, this version is infrequently used. There is debate regarding the origin of the name of the townland. One possible source is the old English word "stoc" which means wooden defence.