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Blackrock No. 3, Condado de Dublin

Distrito

Blackrock No. 3

Condado de Dublin

36

Streets

1,794

Registros censales

365

Hogares

1

Año del censo

1911 Censo
Personas
1,794
Hogares
365

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Blackrock is a coastal suburb located in south Dublin, situated approximately 8 kilometers south of Dublin city center along the Dublin Bay shoreline. The district benefits from its seaside location, which has historically shaped both its landscape and development. The area features the characteristic terrain of Dublin's southern suburbs, with residential areas extending inland from the coast. The proximity to Dublin Bay provides the community with access to coastal amenities, including a seafront promenade and beach access, making it a distinctive feature within the greater Dublin metropolitan area.

The origins of Blackrock date back centuries, with the area's name traditionally attributed to a dark rocky outcrop that once existed along the shore. The district developed significantly during the 19th century as Dublin expanded and the construction of the Dublin and Kingstown Railway (now the DART) in the 1830s-1840s improved accessibility. This transportation link facilitated residential growth, transforming Blackrock from a relatively rural area into a suburban community. The Victorian and Edwardian periods saw the construction of many of the substantial properties that still characterize the area, reflecting its emergence as a desirable residential location for Dublin's middle and upper classes.

Blackrock hosts several institutions and features of local and broader significance. The district includes educational facilities such as Blackrock College, a prominent independent school founded in the 19th century. The seafront area contains recreational facilities and parks that serve the local community, while the main commercial street provides local shopping and services. The DART station continues to function as an important transport hub, connecting residents to Dublin city center and other areas along the coast.

For local residents, Blackrock represents an established suburban community that balances residential character with access to urban amenities and coastal recreation. The district has maintained its appeal through successive decades, attracting families and individuals seeking proximity to Dublin's center while retaining a distinct neighborhood identity. Its continuing role as a residential and commercial hub underscores its ongoing significance within Dublin's broader suburban landscape.

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Condado

Dublin

Jurisdicción

República de Irlanda

Años del censo

1911

Streets

36 streets registradas

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Distrito
Blackrock No. 3
Condado
Dublin
Irlandés
Baile Átha Cliath
Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda

Registros censales

1911 | Buscar a todas las personas →

Streets

36
Albany Avenue Alma Place Alma Road Belgrave Road Belgrave Square East Belgrave Square North Belgrave Square South Belgrave Square West Belgrave Terrace Brighton Avenue Brighton New Brighton Old Brighton Terrace Brighton Vale Brookville Carrickbrennan Road (Part of West Side from Richmond Hill to Monkstown Road). Clifton Avenue Clifton Place Clifton Terrace Eaton Place Eaton Square Monkstown Road Montpelier Parade Montpelier Place Montpelier Terrace Osborne Terrace Queen's Park Richmond Hill North Side Seafield Avenue Seapoint Avenue (to Railway Station then by West Side to Newtown Avenue). Seapoint Terrace Seapoint Villas Stradbrook Road Stradbrook Village Trafalgar Lane Trafalgar Terrace