10
Bailte Fearainn
549
Taifid Daonáirimh
101
Teaghlaigh
2
Bliana Daonáirimh
- Daoine
- 249
- Teaghlaigh
- 48
- Daoine
- 300 +20.5%
- Teaghlaigh
- 53 +10.4%
Maidir Liom
Portmarnock is a coastal parish located on the northside of Dublin, positioned on a peninsula that extends into Dublin Bay between the Malahide estuary to the north and the Tolka River to the south. The landscape is characterized by its long sandy beaches, particularly the extensive Portmarnock Strand, which has made it a notable seaside destination. The parish benefits from its proximity to both Dublin city center and the surrounding suburban areas, with the Dublin-Belfast railway line passing through the locality. The terrain is relatively flat, typical of coastal Dublin, with sand dunes and beach features being prominent natural elements of the area.
The history of Portmarnock extends back centuries, with the parish having roots in medieval times when it was part of the larger ecclesiastical and administrative structures of County Dublin. The name itself is believed to derive from "Port na Marbh" or similar Gaelic origins, though the exact etymology is subject to historical debate. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Portmarnock developed gradually as a residential area, with its accessibility by rail in the nineteenth century contributing to its growth as both a commuter location and leisure destination for Dublin residents seeking seaside recreation.
Portmarnock is home to several notable institutions and features that contribute to its identity. Portmarnock Golf Club, established in 1894, is one of Ireland's most prestigious golf courses and has hosted numerous significant tournaments. The parish also contains residential neighborhoods, schools, and local shops that serve the community. The beach remains a central feature of life in Portmarnock, attracting visitors and residents throughout the year for recreation and leisure activities.
For the local community, Portmarnock functions as both a residential parish and a significant recreational hub within the Greater Dublin Area. The combination of beach access, established community infrastructure, and connectivity to Dublin city has made it an attractive location for families and workers. The parish maintains its identity as a distinct locality while being increasingly integrated into the broader suburban development of north Dublin, making it an important part of the region's social and economic fabric.
Source: AI generated
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Barúntacht
An Chúlóg
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Ainm Gaeilge
Port Mearnóg
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Bailte Fearainn
10 baile fearainn
- Logainm
Luacháil Griffith
Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann (timpeall 1830idí-1850idí)
Taifeadadh 193 sealbhóir i Luacháil Griffith ar fud 8 baile fearainn (1830idí-1850idí).
Príomhshloinnte
Foinse: Leabhair Oifig na Luachála, Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann. Taifid phoiblí.
Gníomhartha Tapa
Faigh an Aip iOS
Cuardaigh ar an mbóthar
Suíomh an Pharóiste
Sonraí
- Béarla
- Portmarnock
- Gaeilge
- Port Mearnóg
- Barúntacht
- An Chúlóg