Duleek
Duleek (/duːˈliːk/; Irish: Damhliag, meaning "stone house or church") is a small town in County Meath, Ireland.
Duleek
Damhliag | |
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Town | |
Tower of St. Mary's Church, Duleek | |
Duleek Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°39′18″N 6°25′00″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Meath |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 4,899 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O048687 |
Duleek takes its name from the Irish word daimh liag, meaning house of stones and referring to an early stone-built church, St Cianán's Church, the ruins of which are still visible in Duleek today.
As per the 2022 census, the population of Duleek reached 4,899, a two-fold increase since 2002.
The town is 8 km south-west of Drogheda, and 35 km north of Dublin city centre.
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