Rush, Dublin
Rush
Eircode routing key | K56 | |
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Telephone area code | +353(0)1 | |
Irish Grid Reference | O263543 |
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1821 | 1,044 | — |
1831 | 2,144 | +105.4% |
1841 | 1,603 | −25.2% |
1851 | 1,496 | −6.7% |
1861 | 1,453 | −2.9% |
1871 | 1,238 | −14.8% |
1881 | 1,071 | −13.5% |
1891 | 1,130 | +5.5% |
1901 | 1,076 | −4.8% |
1911 | 804 | −25.3% |
1926 | 1,540 | +91.5% |
1936 | 1,651 | +7.2% |
1946 | 1,747 | +5.8% |
1951 | 1,925 | +10.2% |
1956 | 2,007 | +4.3% |
1961 | 2,118 | +5.5% |
1966 | 2,488 | +17.5% |
1971 | 2,633 | +5.8% |
1981 | 3,864 | +46.8% |
1986 | 4,514 | +16.8% |
1991 | 4,839 | +7.2% |
1996 | 5,429 | +12.2% |
2002 | 6,769 | +24.7% |
2006 | 8,286 | +22.4% |
2011 | 9,231 | +11.4% |
2022 | 10,875 | +17.8% |
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Rush (
Rush was once known as the "market garden of Ireland" for the large role
Geography
Rush lies on the
Rush is in a slightly hilly coastal area. Four streams come to the sea in the vicinity, St. Catherine's Stream, Kenure Stream, the Rush Town Stream, and a combined flow at the western edge of the town; some occasionally cause flooding. The middle two cross Rush's North Strand beach.[12]
Rush is also a townland in the civil parish of Lusk in the barony of Balrothery East.[13]
History and historic features
There is evidence of settlement in the Rush area dating back to
In medieval times Rush was a manor of the Earl of Ormond.
In 1744 a description of Rush by a traveller runs as follows:
This town is near an
larboard side.[15]
In November 1920, an Irish Republican Army (IRA) officer, Lieutenant John (or 'Jack') 'Rover' McCann, was shot by the Black and Tans after being taken from a house in Rush. The next morning, his body was found in a field 100 yards away. Today he is commemorated by a roadside monument on Quay Road.[16] On 29 April 1920 the Naul Battalion of the IRA attacked the Rush RIC Barracks which resulted in the death of a policeman.[17]
Drumanagh
A large promontory fort is located on the headland of Drumanagh, near Rush.[18] It is surrounded on three sides by cliffs and a large rampart encloses the fourth side.
An article in
The land was acquired by Fingal County Council in 2016 and is of significant interest following the recovery of
A range of finds was made in the course of a "
Evidence of earlier activity was also recovered during the dig including shards of pottery which have their origins in the Roman era, and two decorated
A conservation plan for the Drumanagh fort has been developed by Fingal County Council. Following a process of public consultation, the Drumanagh Conservation Study & Heritage Plan 2018-2023 contains accessible historical, archaeological, folkloric, and cartographic evidence.[citation needed]
It also sets out policies and objectives for the future protection and management of the site.
Saint Maur's church
In 1776, a church was built closer to the centre of Rush to replace the old chapel. It was also dedicated to St. Maur and is one of the earliest examples of a
The current Catholic church of Saint Maur is beside the 1776 building. It was dedicated in 1989 and is in the new, post-Vatican II style.
Kenure House
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Two miles north from the centre of Rush village lies a magnificent portico which is all that remains of Kenure House, a large mansion which had many acres of an estate around it. The name is an anglicised version of "Ceann Iubhair", meaning headland of the yew trees. There is a nearby ruined church which was dedicated to St. Damnan and also nearby are the ruins of a small Norman keep.
Kenure formed part of the ancient manor of Rush, which was vested in the
Smuggling
Rush was notorious for
Jack Connor was a popular
The lover may sigh
The courtier may lie
And Croesus his treasure amass,
All these joys are but vain
They are blended with pain
I'll stand behind Field and my glass
Jack operated out of the "Smugglers Cave" between Loughshinny and Skerries. He died in 1772 and was buried in Kenure cemetery, on the outskirts of Rush.[30][31] His namesake is used for Jack the Bachelors, a steakhouse and bar on Main Street.[14]
Luke Ryan was born in Rush in 1750. He emigrated to France when he was young and became a Lieutenant in
Martello towers
Rush is home to 2 of the 29
Amenities
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Rush has two sandy beaches, called the North Beach and South Beach, which are separated by the rocky head of the peninsula and a small tidal harbour, Rush Harbour. The peninsula is the closest point of land to the privately owned
Rush sailing club is also located near the south shore and operates from a second harbour, Rogerstown harbour, situated on the
Rush has several pubs and clubs together with a small number of restaurants. The local Millbank Theatre, home to Rush Dramatic Society is respected for its quality plays and dramas.[34] Rush Musical Society is well respected for its annual productions also.[35]
Education
Rush has three primary schools, Gaelscoil Ros Eo, Rush National School, and St. Catherines National School.
There is also a secondary school, St.Joseph's Secondary School.
Transport
Rush and Lusk railway station, opened on 25 May 1844,[36] is served by Commuter (formerly "Arrow") suburban trains between Dublin and Drogheda.[37]
Fingal Express is the privately owned, premium coach service from Skerries, Rush and Lusk to Dublin City Centre and UCD. It is a division of Eirebus.[38][39]
Sport
Rush is home to several sports clubs, including
Religion
Rush is a
People
- Isibeal Atkinson, Irish footballer[44]
- Joe Clarke, Irish revolutionary[45]
- Derek Landy, Irish author[46]
- Stephen McPhail, Irish footballer[47]
- Eoin Morgan, Irish cricketer[48]
- David Worrell, Irish footballer[49]
Twinning
Rush is
Gourin, Brittany, France
San Mauro Castelverde, Sicily, Italy
See also
References
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- ^ "Book is glowing tribute to Rush in the old days". Irish Independent. 7 July 2005. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
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- ^ Doyle, Joseph W. (2017). Ten Dozen Waters: The Rivers and Streams of County Dublin. Dublin, Ireland: Rath Eanna Research.
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- ^ a b "Rush Co Dublin is the commuter town with two beaches and easy city access". Irishtimes.com.
- ^ Ní Mhurchadha, Maighréad. "Chasing the smugglers — the customs service in Rush 1674-1765". Dublin Historical Record. 69 (1 (Spring/Summer 2016)): 102–116.
- ^ Eunan O'Halpin and Daithi O Corrain (2020). The Dead of the Irish Revolution. Yale University Press. p. 231.
- ^ Eunan O'Halpin and Daithi O Corrain (2020). The Dead of the Irish Revolution. Yale University Press. p. 132.
- ^ "Experts divided on Roman "invasion" claim". Irishtimes.com.
- ^ "Romans in Ireland? - Archaeology Magazine Archive". Archive.archaeology.org. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Drumanagh Promontory Fort Conservation Plan & Exhibition launched in Rush Library". Balbriggan.info. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Christine Baker (2019). "DIGGING DRUMANAGH" (PDF). Archaeology Ireland. 33 (1): 26–29. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
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- ^ "Drumanagh Martello Tower". Fingal County Council. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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- ^ "Welcome to Rush Musical Society". Rushmusicalsociety.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
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- ^ "Fingal Express | The Rapid Coach Link". Fingalexpress.com.
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- ^ "HOME". Rushcricketclub.ie.
- ^ "Elite Tae Kwon-Do Academy Dublin". Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
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- ^ "Rush and Lusk Shotokan Karate Club | Affiliated to Shotokan Karate International Federation". Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
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- ^ "Stephen McPhail: 'What has happened to me has made me a lot stronger'". Independent.ie. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Dubliner Eoin Morgan slammed for 'selling soul' after accepting Queen's CBE". Dublinlive.ie. 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Celebrations in Rush as David Worrell is a winner at last". Independent.ie. 2 May 2002.
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