Duleek

Duleek (/duːˈliːk/; Irish: Damhliag, meaning "stone house or church") is a town in County Meath, Ireland. Duleek takes its name from the Irish word daimh liag, meaning house of stones and referring to an early stone-built church, St Cianan’s Church, the ruins of which are still visible in Duleek today. The Duleek Heritage Trail has been conceived as a series of stepping stones through the village and its long and varied history.

In a poll carried out in March 2007 by national radio station Newstalk 106, Duleek was voted Ireland's friendliest town.

History

Duleek began as an early Christian monastic settlement. St Patrick established a bishopric here about 450 AD, which he placed in the care of St Cianan on 24 November 489. The place was sacked several times by the Norsemen between 830 and 1149 and was also pillaged by the Normans in 1171. In April 1014 the bodies of Brian Ború and his son lay in state in Duleek on their way to Armagh. The 12th century saw the reconstitution of the original monastery as St Mary's Abbey.

Duleek (Parliament of Ireland constituency)

Duleek was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.

History

In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Duleek was not represented.

Members of Parliament

1689–1801

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