The Colourful Story of Blackrock, Co Dublin

Blackrock began life as a small fishing village in the 17th century. It became a very fashionable playground for Anglo Irish aristocrats in the 18th century and a thriving market town in the 19th & 20th centuries. Today, it''s one of Ireland’s most desirable residential suburbs, just 9km from Dublin city centre. This video illustrates pivotal turning points in the town's fascinating development.
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[@martintierney9656]

Great video , I was born and grew up in the area , but knew little about it's history, I found your video really interesting thank you

[@maryyates8451]

Hi David great vidio

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your kind comment. David

[@margaretdodd100]

Thank u so much my first job was in Blackrock and later in life when married our first home was there my husband worked in d Park later in his life and loved meeting people on their way 2 d train when he was only starting his day oh many happy memories. Thank again

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your comment.

[@angelanolan3391]

Really enjoyed your video.Lived and went to Sion Hill in the Fifties. Thankyou

[@DrDavidOwens]

Delighted you enjoyed the video. My sister (Avril Owens) was a boarder in Sion Hill also in the Fifties. David Owens

[@GraveVisitations]

Great history lesson thank you for sharing 🇮🇪

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your compliment. The town has a very interesting past..

[@johnmccann8319]

Great information on the History in the area.Well done!

[@DrDavidOwens]

Pleased you liked the video. David

[@manindersingh4356]

Thank you

[@DrDavidOwens]

Your welcome. David

[@niall2977]

Very interesting and well put together 👍

[@DrDavidOwens]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@MrMansun95]

Whats fascinating about Blackrock is how nearly 200 years ago the arrival of the railway transformed Blackrock and geographicaly as well

[@DrDavidOwens]

Yes, the railway resulted in easy access to central Dublin and the Blackrock became a favourite suburban town.

[@Tiger.lillie.410]

My grandad was born & raised in St Ann's Square, , Blackrock,,he used to always say " you cant beat an aul rocker ", 😂 he was so proud of where he grew up.
My great grandmother Maryann Newman was the district nurse of the area, booterstown , monkstown , ballsbridge & surrounding area's.
My great grandfather had something to do with the church, i seen a photo of him & other men they wore the priest black gown & a all white embroidery smock type shorter dress over the black one & A little hat like a mini hat the pope or bishops wear ,, but i don't know why he was in the group or what it was about,, id love to find out.
Both my great grandparents, Opened a shop it was the 1st house on the right hand side of the entrance to St Ann's ,, well they were too caring,,kind ,good descent people they went bankrupt, they hardly made any money, they gave everyone Tick , pay you on pay day , pay you next week, etc., so they lost their family business they had 9 children themselves.
Both sets of my great grandparent's are from wicklow , 3 from glendalough O'Toole's and Newman and my other Ggm , came from another part of wicklow.
The time's when Men were strong , took no shit ,, Had So much respect for other's & eachother , they stood up for their families, their country and didn't let anyone shut them up , they had strong moral's & belief in our Lord God Jesus Christ.
The women back then were superwoman, they would have a homebirth ,no meds , nothing,, but she has 5 toddler's running around & probably 5 older children,, no matter what those women would be out working, hours after giving birth ,scrubbing some rich persons front concrete steps & all the floor's, then go home take care of her children, scrubbing her house, getting hubby's dinner ready to hand it to him the minute he walks in the door , and whoever was sitting in his chair were told "up".
But the moral, values,,, life skills,, compassion,, loyalty, etc etc , they were made of something special,, they put us all in this day & age to shame.
Thanks to Blackrock, it made My Super Hero Granddad, into the man i loved and adored in life , , and I love & Adore him in death .
I enjoyed this video Thank you 😍🕊 💚🕯🧡

[@Tiger.lillie.410]

🙈🙉 oh im so sorry I got carried away with myself, 😶‍🌫️ I apologise 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️