173
Census Records
37
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 76
- Households
- 11
- People
- 97 +27.6%
- Households
- 26 +136.4%
About
Brookville is a townland situated in County Dublin, located in the Leinster province of Ireland. The townland forms part of the greater Dublin metropolitan area and is positioned within the administrative boundaries of one of Dublin's local authorities. The landscape characteristic of this area reflects the gently rolling terrain typical of much of County Dublin, with a mix of residential development, agricultural land, and green spaces. The townland's geography is shaped by Ireland's temperate maritime climate and the underlying geology of the region, which has supported human settlement and activity for centuries.
The history of Brookville, like many Irish townlands, is deeply rooted in Ireland's complex past. Townlands themselves are a distinctive feature of Irish land organization, with origins tracing back to medieval times and the Gaelic Irish system of land division. Brookville has been part of various administrative arrangements throughout Irish history, from the period of Anglo-Norman influence through to modern times. The townland would have experienced the various transformations that affected County Dublin, including agricultural development, urbanization, and the expansion of Dublin's suburbs in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Today, Brookville serves as a residential townland that contributes to the broader character of its locality. Like many suburban and semi-rural townlands in County Dublin, it represents the interface between Dublin's urban expansion and the surrounding countryside. The townland remains significant to the local community as part of their geographical and administrative identity, with residents maintaining connections to the land and its heritage. Brookville's significance lies in its role within the fabric of Dublin's expanding metropolitan area, where historic townlands continue to serve as reference points for community identity and local organization.
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Irish Name
Baile an tSrutháin
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Barony
Coolock
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
34 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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