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Dunleer (Irish: Dún Léire) is a town in County Louth, Ireland. Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Dundalk Code: LH Area: 820 km² Population (2006) 110,894 Website: www. ...
Geography
Dunleer is situated midway between Dundalk and Drogheda. It is the principal Town Borough in the barony of Ferrard.It has a Charter dating back to 1252. The town is located on the White River.The nearby White River Mill is a 17th century flour mill, open at times to visitors. The Mill pond is located on the confluence of the White River and Ba Be Stream. The town has it's origins in the early Sixth Century Christian monastery of Lann Leire, which was the subject of periodic raids by groups of plunderers, and more than likly the Vikings of nearby Annagassan also.Rathesker Lakeside walk and woodland ecological area is located a short distance from the town. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 54. ...
WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Irish Grid Reference O088754 Statistics Province: Leinster County: Elevation: 1 m Population (2006) - Proper - Environs 28,973[1] 6,117[1] Website: www. ...
The name Viking is a loan from the native Scandinavian term for the Norse seafaring warriors who raided the coasts of Scandinavia, Europe and the British Isles from the late 8th century to the 11th century, the period of European history referred to as the Viking Age. ...
The M1 motorway has turned Dunleer from a mainly rural hamlet to an expanding commuter town for those working primarily in Dublin. It has also contributed to Dunleer becoming a main hub in the Mid-Louth Area of County Louth. The Boyne River Bridge, one of the main engineering features of the M1 in Ireland, crosses the River Boyne west of Drogheda. ...
Dublin city centre at night WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: , Statistics Province: Leinster County: Dáil Éireann: Dublin Central, Dublin North Central, Dublin North East, Dublin North West, Dublin South Central, Dublin South East European Parliament: Dublin Dialling Code: +353 1 Postal District(s): D1-24, D6W Area: 114. ...
Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Dundalk Code: LH Area: 820 km² Population (2006) 110,894 Website: www. ...
Industry Dunleer has been a centre of domestic appliance manufacturing since the early 1940s, and is still a centre of manufacturing, with two factories employing several hundred people. There are also a number of thriving services firms. In recent years, it has been known as the home of the award winning Glebe Brethan Cheese, and Lannleire Honey, both of which are produced here. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
Amenities & Clubs In recent years the town has developed a broad range of services, supplying the needs of its growing population. Dunleer is home to Lannleire GFC. The club now consists of a very young squad which is under the management team of Stephen Flood and John O'Connor with the talented Brendan McEvoy acting as club captain for the upcoming season. - It has a Roman Catholic Church (St. Brigid's) and a Church Of Ireland Church.
- There is a community library which is planned to be moved into the former parochial house, Bramble Lodge, or as some call it, Market House.
- It has a Recreation Centre, with an indoor Basketball Arena and Gym facilities.
- Dunleer also has an outdoor Athetics Racing Track, the home of Dunleer Athletic Club, located on Lannleire GFC football sports campus. Dunleer A.C. organise the world famous Ras na hEireann Cross-Country International Athlete Races.
- Dunleer has a railway station, currently disused, although efforts are ongoing to reopen it.
- The Midlouth Camera Club meets every week in The Mill Race Inn, operated by landlord Dessie Connor.
- Also the "Wee County Vintage Club" hold their meetings there too.
Dunleer has a broad range of community groups, many of which are affiliated to the community umbrella body, the Dunleer Community Development Board. The board is a voluntary concern, which advocates, communicates, and drives forward issues which could lead to the betterment of Dunleer for the enjoyment of all in the community.
Growth Dunleer has grown rapidly in recent years, with many new houses being built. Its proximity to Drogheda, Ardee, Dundalk, and its location as a crossroads on the main north-south economic corridor of Ireland have made this once rural village officially a town. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ...
External link Coordinates: 53°50′N, 6°24′W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
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