277
Census Records
47
Households
2
Census Years
- People
- 221
- Households
- 38
- People
- 56 -74.7%
- Households
- 9 -76.3%
About
Coolock is a townland located in the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ireland, situated within the administrative area of Dublin City Council. The area is characterized by its relatively flat terrain, typical of the Dublin lowlands, and is positioned between the coastal areas to the east and the more elevated regions inland. The landscape has been substantially shaped by urban development over the past several decades, transforming what was once predominantly rural land into a residential and commercial neighborhood. The townland benefits from good connectivity to central Dublin through various road networks and public transportation links, including bus services that have historically served the community.
The history of Coolock as a townland extends back centuries, with its name believed to derive from Irish language roots. Like many areas on the periphery of Dublin, Coolock remained relatively rural and agricultural for much of its history until the mid-20th century, when suburban expansion began to fundamentally alter its character. The development accelerated particularly from the 1960s onwards, as Dublin's population grew and housing demand pushed outward from the city center. This period of growth brought both opportunities and challenges to the local area, as new residential estates and infrastructure were constructed to accommodate incoming residents.
Coolock today serves as a residential community for thousands of Dublin residents and is home to various local amenities, schools, and services that support daily life for families in the area. The community has developed its own identity and character over the decades of urbanization, with local organizations and institutions playing important roles in community life. Like many Dublin suburbs, Coolock reflects the broader patterns of Irish urban expansion and the social dynamics of suburban living in the modern era.
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- Parish
- County
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Irish Name
An Chúlóg
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Barony
Coolock
- Logainm
Valuation Office Records
From the National Archives of Ireland (c. 1830s–1850s)
30 occupiers recorded in the Valuation Office Books for this townland.
Source: Valuation Office Books, National Archives of Ireland. Public records.
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