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Blackrock (Irish: An Charraig Dhubh) is an affluent suburb of Dublin, Ireland, 3 km (1.9 mi) northwest of Dún Laoghaire. It is named after the local geological rock formation to be found in the area of Blackrock Park.
Welcome to Blackrock Village. Co. Louth, Ireland on Irelands Ancient East. Enjoy a dip in the Irish Sea, build a sandcastle, enjoy an ice cream on the seafront promenade. Enjoy a cup of traditional Irish tea, wander through our small village shops or read a book.
Feb 11, 2022 · Blackrock is a coastal village 5.7km southeast of Dundalk in northeast Ireland. It is just south of the border and has been a popular seaside resort in summer since Victorian times. It has sweeping views across Dundalk Bay to the Cooley Mountains.
Blackrock, southeastern suburb of Dublin, Ireland, and an administrative part of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown county, on Dublin Bay. Blackrock grew substantially in the 18th century as a fashionable bathing resort; it developed further with the opening of a rail line between Dublin and Kingstown in 1834.
Blackrock developed as a fishing village in the early 19th century, and in 1841 the population of the village had reached 507 with 95 houses, mostly small thatched fishermen’s cottages.
Blackrock’s golden age started in the 17th century when Anglo-Irish aristocracy began to build a number of stately homes in the area, overlooking Dublin Bay and wealthy Dubliners followed, turning the small coastal village into a popular seaside resort in the 18th century.
Sep 3, 2019 · Blackrock is actually a suburb of Dublin, but has some little wonders of its own going on. Though it may be smaller than the booming inner city, there are still some great sights to see while stopping through! 1. Blackrock Park. @darieoconnor. Blackrock Park is an absolute MUST-DO on your bucket list.
