100
Census Records
13
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 27
- Households
- 6
- People
- 73 +170.4%
- Households
- 7 +16.7%
About
Beaumont is a townland situated in the northern suburbs of Dublin, located within the administrative area of Dublin City Council. The area is positioned in the northeastern part of the greater Dublin metropolitan region, characterized by relatively flat terrain typical of the Dublin coastal plain. The landscape comprises a mix of residential development, local amenities, and remaining patches of open space that reflect the gradual urbanization of what was once rural countryside on the outskirts of the city. The townland's proximity to major transport routes, including road networks connecting to the city center and beyond, has made it an accessible residential area for Dublin's expanding population.
The history of Beaumont reflects the broader pattern of Dublin's suburban expansion throughout the twentieth century. Like many townlands on the city's periphery, Beaumont transitioned from agricultural land to residential development, particularly accelerating from the mid-twentieth century onward as Dublin's population grew and housing demand increased. The area has maintained its identity as a distinct townland even as it became increasingly integrated into the urban fabric of Dublin, preserving a sense of local character within the larger metropolitan context.
Beaumont today functions as a residential community serving the northern part of Dublin. The townland contains housing estates, local shops, schools, and community facilities that serve the needs of its residents. Its significance to the local community lies in providing accessible residential space within Dublin's metropolitan area while maintaining some connection to its historical identity as a distinct townland. The area represents the ongoing evolution of Dublin's suburbs and the ways in which traditional townland divisions continue to structure local identity even as the landscape and economy have transformed dramatically.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
Beaumont
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Barony
Coolock
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
8 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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