37
Townlands
4,508
Registros censales
788
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 2,149
- Hogares
- 386
- Personas
- 2,359 +9.8%
- Hogares
- 402 +4.1%
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Lucan is a suburban district located in County Dublin, situated approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Dublin city centre. The area sits along the River Liffey, which forms a natural geographic feature of the locality and has historically influenced settlement patterns and development. The district is positioned within the broader sprawl of the Greater Dublin Area and benefits from its proximity to both the city and the surrounding countryside. The landscape is characterised by a mix of residential estates, green spaces, and stretches of the Liffey valley, with the river corridor providing important recreational and ecological value to the area.
The history of Lucan extends back centuries, with evidence of settlement and activity in the region from medieval times onwards. The area became more significantly developed in the 20th century as Dublin expanded outward, transforming from a rural village into a suburban community. The Lucan Spa, which drew visitors seeking the therapeutic properties of its waters, was a notable feature of the area in earlier centuries and contributed to Lucan's reputation as a destination. The historic Lucan House, an 18th-century mansion, stands as an architectural reminder of the district's past, though much of the modern landscape reflects post-war suburban growth and development.
Today, Lucan serves as a residential community for commuters and families working in or near Dublin city centre. The district contains schools, shops, and local amenities that support its population, and the River Liffey valley provides important green space for walking, cycling, and leisure activities. The community benefits from transport links connecting it to Dublin and surrounding areas, making it an accessible location within the metropolitan region. Lucan's significance lies in its role as part of Dublin's suburban fabric, balancing residential needs with preservation of natural features like the river valley, which remains central to the area's character and quality of life.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
37 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Lucan
- Condado
- Dublin
- Irlandés
- Baile Átha Cliath
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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