Here stands Dún Laoghaire No. Seven DED 1971. It is a district electoral division. Think of it as a specific area carved out for local elections.
In 1971, Ireland was changing. The Minister for Local Government created new regulations. These regulations defined Dublin’s district electoral divisions. Dún Laoghaire No. Seven DED 1971 was born from this act.
These divisions were not arbitrary. They were carefully mapped. The regulations specified everything. Roads, streets, railway lines, rivers, and canals formed boundaries. Where a road met a boundary, the center line of the road defined the meeting point. Townlands were also considered. If a townland sat partly in the county and partly in the borough, only the county part counted.
Dún Laoghaire No. Seven DED 1971 is part of the Borough of Dún Laoghaire. Its boundaries are precisely defined. Starting at the junction of Kill Avenue and the Borough boundary, the line runs north-easterly. It follows Kill Avenue. This excludes the roundabout. It continues along Glenageary Road Upper. It then heads south-westerly. The line meets Sallynoggin Road, again excluding the roundabout. It then turns south-westerly. Finally, it follows the Borough boundary back to Kill Avenue.
Regulations ensured fair representation. They determined who could vote where. The Dublin County (District Electoral Divisions) Regulations of 1971 was cited as S.I. No. 17 of 1971. These regulations came into effect on April 15, 1971.
Boundaries evolve over time. Electoral divisions change because demographics shift. Registration units are subdivided. Streets move from one unit to another. New units replace old ones. Researchers use indexes. These indexes show streets within each registration unit. The indexes help to find a street name in an electoral ward.
The boundaries of Dublin City Council have shifted. The Local Government Reorganisation Act of 1985 caused this. The Voters’ Register was affected. Beann Eadair, also known as Howth was transferred. It went to Fingal County Council.
These electoral lists are useful for research. Electoral lists name people eligible to vote. Dublin City Council maintains these records. Researchers use these records to study family history. They study local history and social history.
Dublin City Council holds many records. These records include council minutes and reports. These are available in the Dublin City Library and Archive. Kevin Street Library also holds relevant records. These records highlight the daily activities of the library.
Electoral divisions have not remained static. Change occurs on an annual basis. Streets may move. Registration units may disappear.
Dún Laoghaire No. Seven DED 1971 existed for a specific purpose. It was part of a larger system. It ensured local government representation. Its story reflects Dublin’s evolving political landscape.