Paper 200
Lecture – 1997
Author – Walsh, Jim
A short account of the rural parish of Balscadden, near Balbriggan, County Dublin. The place name and a patrician connection through Saint Benen, a native of the area and disciple of Patrick are discussed. The local National School building opened in 1986 is dedicated to Saint Benen. 1659 census of Ireland – population of Balscadden = 190. Balbriggan, as yet undeveloped, numbered 30 in 1659.
Sources
Civil Survey of County Dublin Vol. V11
Lewis, S: A History & Topography of Dublin City & County 1837
D’Alton’s History of County Dublin
