Balbriggan, Coastal town in County Dublin, Ireland
The River Bracken flows through this northern settlement, which extends along the Irish Sea coast with a harbor and limestone pier.
Baron Hamilton purchased local estates in the early 1700s and constructed a limestone pier, transforming the small fishing village into a manufacturing center.
The name derives from Baile Brigín in Irish language, potentially referring to Brecan's Town or the surrounding small hills in the landscape.
The town connects to Dublin through the Belfast-Dublin railway line, serving approximately 2,200 daily commuters since its establishment in 1844.
Archaeological excavations near Hamlet Lane uncovered a Neolithic house and stone tools dating back over 5000 years, predating known regional settlements.
Location: County Dublin
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Website: http://balbriggan.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.60861,-6.18306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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Baldongan Church
7.1 km
Sarsfieldstown Cross
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Balrothery Tower
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Naul Church
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Balbriggan Court House
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Townparks Church
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Saint Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Church (Balbriggan)
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Balbriggan Lighthouse
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Balrothery Church of Ireland Church
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Skerries Carnegie Free Library
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Holmpatrick Church of Ireland Church
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St George's Church of Ireland, Balbriggan
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Hamilton Monument
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Naul Bridge
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Coolfore's Bridge
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Balbriggan Carnegie Free Library
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Mill Hill Park Windmill
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Balbriggan Railway Viaduct
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Red Island Martello Tower
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Tankardstown Martello Tower
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Skerries Watermill
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Shenick's Island Martello Tower
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Skerries Methodist Church
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The R.N.L.I. Boathouse
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Skerries Windmill
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The Small Windmill
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Skerries Martello Tower
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