Prior to 1994 County Dublin was also an administrative unit covering the whole county outside of Dublin City Council. In 1994 Dublin County Council was abolished and replaced with three separate administrative county councils: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin.
The population of the county was 1,273,069 according to the census of 2011.
O'Hart, John (2007). The Irish and Anglo-Irish Landed Gentry: When Cromwell came to Ireland. vol. II. Heritage Books. ISBN0-7884-1927-7.
Leigh Rayment's historical List of Members of the Irish House of Commons() cites: Johnston-Liik, Edith Mary (2002). The History of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800 (6 volumes). Ulster Historical Foundation.
This constituency comprised the whole of County Dublin, except for the Dublin borough constituency (which was separately represented). The borough comprised the whole of the county of the city of Dublin and the portion of the county at large within the Circular Road (see Dublin City (UK Parliament constituency) for further details.
A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes some aspects of the Parliamentary history of the county.
Two knights of the shire are returned to the Imperial parliament, who are elected at the county court-house at Kilmainham: the number of electors registered under the 2d of William IV., c. 88, up to Feb. 1st, 1837, is 2728, of which 788 were £50, 407 £20, and 622 £10, freeholders; 18 £50, 427 £20, and 423 £10, leaseholders; and 12 £50, 30 £20, and 1 £10, rent-chargers: the number that voted at the last general election was 1480. Prior to the Union, the boroughs of Swords and Newcastle sent each two members to the Irish House of Commons.
A county council is the elected administrative body governing an area known as a county. This term has slightly different meanings in different countries.
United Kingdom
County councils were formed in the late 19th century. In the various constituent countries of the United Kingdom councils had different powers and different memberships. Following local government reforms in the 1970s, county councils no longer exist in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In England they generally form the top level in a two-tier system of administration; in Wales they are unitary authorities.
England
In England county councils were introduced in 1889, and reformed in 1974. Since the mid-1990s a series of local government reorganisations has reduced the number of county councils as unitary authorities have been established in a number of areas. County councils are very large employers with a great variety of functions including education (schools and youth services), social services, highways, fire and rescue services, libraries, waste disposal, consumer services and town and country planning. Until the 1990s they also ran colleges of further education and the careers services. That decade also saw the privatisation of some traditional services, such as highway maintenance, cleaning and school meals.
A County council (Norwegian:Fylkesting) is the highest governing body of the county municipalities in Norway. The county council sets the scope of the county municipal activity. The council is led by a chairman or county mayor (fylkesordfører). Members of the council are elected for a four-year term through the general local elections. It is common for members of a county council to also hold seats in municipal councils, but very rare that they also hold legislative (Storting) or other government office, without a leave of absence.
History
The county council has its roots in the Amtsformandskabet created in 1837. Starting in 1964, members of the county councils were appointed by the municipal councils. In 1975, the first general elections were held for the county councils.
Dublin (/ˈdʌblᵻn/, Irish:Baile Átha Cliath[blʲaːˈklʲiəh]) is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Dublin is in the province of Leinster on Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. The city has an urban area population of 1,273,069. The population of the Greater Dublin Area, as of 2011, was 1,801,040 persons.
Dublin is administered by a City Council. The city is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as a global city, with a ranking of "Alpha-", placing it among the top thirty cities in the world. It is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, administration, economy and industry.
The city of Dublin was accounted a county of itself, although it remained connected with County Dublin for certain purposes. A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes the Parliamentary history of the city.
The city returns two members to the Imperial parliament; the right of election, formerly vested in the corporation, freemen, and 40s. freeholders, has been extended to the £10 householders, and £20 and £10 leaseholders for the respective terms of 14 and 20 years, by the act of the 2nd of William IV., cap. 88. The number of voters registered at the first general election under that act was 7041, of which number, 5126 voted. The limits of the city, for electoral purposes, include an area of 3538 statute acres, the boundaries of which are minutely detailed in the Appendix; the number of freemen is about 3500, of whom 2500 are resident and 1000 non-resident, and the number of £10 houses is 16,000: the sheriffs are the returning officers.
South Dublin County Council has launched MyDoorStep, a new walk-in centre and website aimed at opening up the housing process for buyers ahead of the construction of 40,000 new homes in the county.
published: 24 Oct 2018
South Dublin County Council Local Election Count
Live stream from the local election count for South Dublin
published: 10 Jun 2024
Council workers protest at South Dublin County Council management docking wages, 16th May 2014
Council workers, who are members of SIPTU trade union, from Parks, water, road maintenance among other sections, protest at South Dublin County Council management docking wages, 16th May 2014
published: 17 May 2014
South Dublin County Council Pollinators Plan
South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and it sets out a broad range of actions that South Dublin County Council has committed to over the next 5 years.
Currently, in Ireland, one-third of our bee species are threatened with extinction. This is because of a drastic reduction in the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The Plan represents the Councils commitment to promoting habitats for pollinators in this county and addressing the rapid decline in our bee populations. For many years South Dublin County Council have been taking actions to support pollinators on public land. Currently there is over 139 ha bring managed as natural meadows across...
published: 27 Apr 2021
South Dublin County Council Mini Woodlands
Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting. They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas. It is based on the high-density planting method developed by international award-winning botanist Prof. Akira Miyawaki, who started planting mini woodlands in the 1970s. Using native species mini woodlands are designed to mimic a natural habitat with a canopy tree layer, a sub-tree layer, a shrub layer, and a ground layer. This is a two-step project; the first step is to add cardboard and mulch to the ground to suppress weeds. The second is the planting of small trees in early spr...
published: 21 Feb 2024
Living With Trees: South Dublin County Council Tree Management Policy 2021-2026
Living With Trees: South Dublin County Council Tree Management Policy 2021-2026
published: 22 Mar 2022
Linda de Courcy, Independent Ireland, South Dublin County Council speaking at the Rally for Life
On the 7th of June, over 70 pro-life councillors were elected around the country. 3 of those spoke at the Rally for Life, we salute all your efforts and achievements
See more here: https://thelifeinstitute.net/campaigns/rally2024
published: 22 Jul 2024
Clanmil Ireland & South Dublin County Council
published: 01 Oct 2015
Junior Road Safety Officers South Dublin County Council
Newly ‘appointed’ Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Codie Ryan and Rosie Armstrong from Scoil Ide, Clondalkin star in our first #JRSO road safety video for ‘Be Safe Be Seen’. The JRSO scheme was launched by the Mayor, Cllr Paul Gogarty at County Hall in Tallaght with SDCC’s Road Safety Officer Declan Keogh and Orliath Maguire of the Road Safety Authority @RSAIreland
South Dublin County Council has launched MyDoorStep, a new walk-in centre and website aimed at opening up the housing process for buyers ahead of the constructi...
South Dublin County Council has launched MyDoorStep, a new walk-in centre and website aimed at opening up the housing process for buyers ahead of the construction of 40,000 new homes in the county.
South Dublin County Council has launched MyDoorStep, a new walk-in centre and website aimed at opening up the housing process for buyers ahead of the construction of 40,000 new homes in the county.
Council workers, who are members of SIPTU trade union, from Parks, water, road maintenance among other sections, protest at South Dublin County Council manageme...
Council workers, who are members of SIPTU trade union, from Parks, water, road maintenance among other sections, protest at South Dublin County Council management docking wages, 16th May 2014
Council workers, who are members of SIPTU trade union, from Parks, water, road maintenance among other sections, protest at South Dublin County Council management docking wages, 16th May 2014
South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and i...
South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and it sets out a broad range of actions that South Dublin County Council has committed to over the next 5 years.
Currently, in Ireland, one-third of our bee species are threatened with extinction. This is because of a drastic reduction in the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The Plan represents the Councils commitment to promoting habitats for pollinators in this county and addressing the rapid decline in our bee populations. For many years South Dublin County Council have been taking actions to support pollinators on public land. Currently there is over 139 ha bring managed as natural meadows across our parks and there is colourful wildflower planting at focal points within the county. In 2020 over 290,000 pollinator friendly bulbs were also planted throughout the county.
South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and it sets out a broad range of actions that South Dublin County Council has committed to over the next 5 years.
Currently, in Ireland, one-third of our bee species are threatened with extinction. This is because of a drastic reduction in the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The Plan represents the Councils commitment to promoting habitats for pollinators in this county and addressing the rapid decline in our bee populations. For many years South Dublin County Council have been taking actions to support pollinators on public land. Currently there is over 139 ha bring managed as natural meadows across our parks and there is colourful wildflower planting at focal points within the county. In 2020 over 290,000 pollinator friendly bulbs were also planted throughout the county.
Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting. They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-...
Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting. They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas. It is based on the high-density planting method developed by international award-winning botanist Prof. Akira Miyawaki, who started planting mini woodlands in the 1970s. Using native species mini woodlands are designed to mimic a natural habitat with a canopy tree layer, a sub-tree layer, a shrub layer, and a ground layer. This is a two-step project; the first step is to add cardboard and mulch to the ground to suppress weeds. The second is the planting of small trees in early spring of each year. SDCC supplies the land, mulch, and trees, while the community groups contribute their labour.
Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting. They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas. It is based on the high-density planting method developed by international award-winning botanist Prof. Akira Miyawaki, who started planting mini woodlands in the 1970s. Using native species mini woodlands are designed to mimic a natural habitat with a canopy tree layer, a sub-tree layer, a shrub layer, and a ground layer. This is a two-step project; the first step is to add cardboard and mulch to the ground to suppress weeds. The second is the planting of small trees in early spring of each year. SDCC supplies the land, mulch, and trees, while the community groups contribute their labour.
On the 7th of June, over 70 pro-life councillors were elected around the country. 3 of those spoke at the Rally for Life, we salute all your efforts and achieve...
On the 7th of June, over 70 pro-life councillors were elected around the country. 3 of those spoke at the Rally for Life, we salute all your efforts and achievements
See more here: https://thelifeinstitute.net/campaigns/rally2024
On the 7th of June, over 70 pro-life councillors were elected around the country. 3 of those spoke at the Rally for Life, we salute all your efforts and achievements
See more here: https://thelifeinstitute.net/campaigns/rally2024
Newly ‘appointed’ Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Codie Ryan and Rosie Armstrong from Scoil Ide, Clondalkin star in our first #JRSO road safety video for ‘Be...
Newly ‘appointed’ Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Codie Ryan and Rosie Armstrong from Scoil Ide, Clondalkin star in our first #JRSO road safety video for ‘Be Safe Be Seen’. The JRSO scheme was launched by the Mayor, Cllr Paul Gogarty at County Hall in Tallaght with SDCC’s Road Safety Officer Declan Keogh and Orliath Maguire of the Road Safety Authority @RSAIreland
Newly ‘appointed’ Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Codie Ryan and Rosie Armstrong from Scoil Ide, Clondalkin star in our first #JRSO road safety video for ‘Be Safe Be Seen’. The JRSO scheme was launched by the Mayor, Cllr Paul Gogarty at County Hall in Tallaght with SDCC’s Road Safety Officer Declan Keogh and Orliath Maguire of the Road Safety Authority @RSAIreland
South Dublin County Council has launched MyDoorStep, a new walk-in centre and website aimed at opening up the housing process for buyers ahead of the construction of 40,000 new homes in the county.
Council workers, who are members of SIPTU trade union, from Parks, water, road maintenance among other sections, protest at South Dublin County Council management docking wages, 16th May 2014
South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the launch of its Pollinator Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan is based on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and it sets out a broad range of actions that South Dublin County Council has committed to over the next 5 years.
Currently, in Ireland, one-third of our bee species are threatened with extinction. This is because of a drastic reduction in the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The Plan represents the Councils commitment to promoting habitats for pollinators in this county and addressing the rapid decline in our bee populations. For many years South Dublin County Council have been taking actions to support pollinators on public land. Currently there is over 139 ha bring managed as natural meadows across our parks and there is colourful wildflower planting at focal points within the county. In 2020 over 290,000 pollinator friendly bulbs were also planted throughout the county.
Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting. They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas. It is based on the high-density planting method developed by international award-winning botanist Prof. Akira Miyawaki, who started planting mini woodlands in the 1970s. Using native species mini woodlands are designed to mimic a natural habitat with a canopy tree layer, a sub-tree layer, a shrub layer, and a ground layer. This is a two-step project; the first step is to add cardboard and mulch to the ground to suppress weeds. The second is the planting of small trees in early spring of each year. SDCC supplies the land, mulch, and trees, while the community groups contribute their labour.
On the 7th of June, over 70 pro-life councillors were elected around the country. 3 of those spoke at the Rally for Life, we salute all your efforts and achievements
See more here: https://thelifeinstitute.net/campaigns/rally2024
Newly ‘appointed’ Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) Codie Ryan and Rosie Armstrong from Scoil Ide, Clondalkin star in our first #JRSO road safety video for ‘Be Safe Be Seen’. The JRSO scheme was launched by the Mayor, Cllr Paul Gogarty at County Hall in Tallaght with SDCC’s Road Safety Officer Declan Keogh and Orliath Maguire of the Road Safety Authority @RSAIreland
Prior to 1994 County Dublin was also an administrative unit covering the whole county outside of Dublin City Council. In 1994 Dublin County Council was abolished and replaced with three separate administrative county councils: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin.
The population of the county was 1,273,069 according to the census of 2011.
SouthDublinCountyCouncil awarded a 10 year planning permission to LensMedia Ltd for the 56-acre site which includes 20 individual structures amounting to ...
In June, Adelaide’s campaign against data centers helped get him elected to a seat on the SouthDublinCountyCouncil for the leftist People Not Profits Party... A report commissioned by County ...
She has been an elected representative since 2016, and served as a councillor on Dún Laoghaire RathdownCountyCouncil until being elected to DublinCity Council six months ago. In a statement Dublin ...
Soundvale was set up by the entrepreneur Paddy McKillen Jr and paid €1 million for what Dublin county council described as a “highly sensitive, environmentally valuable” site.