Modern day Irene sees a lot of new development like everywhere else in the world.
What differentiates Irene residents from those in most other suburbs is the fact that children can still ride their bikes in the streets and feel relatively safe.
The entire village has been closed off and entrances have been reduced, contributing to the security of residents.
They include Irene Primary School, Irene Pre-Primary, St Martin’s Church, The Scout Hall, Library and Town Hall.
Irene Dairy Farm, belonging to the fifth generation of Van der Byls, is still a working farm with cows being milked daily.
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