In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Clontarf like this:
Clontarf, town, par., and township, in co. and 3 miles NE. of Dublin -- par., 1310 ac., pop. 2804; township, 1295 ac., pop. 4210; P.O. The town is situated on the N. shore of Dublin Bay, and is much frequented for sea-bathing. At C. was fought (1014) a famous battle, in which King Brian Boru defeated the Danes.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Clontarf, in and County Dublin | Map and description, A Vision of Ireland through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofireland.org/place/27609
Date accessed: 18th May 2024
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