Rush, Dublin
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| Rush Ros Eó |
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| Irish Grid Reference O263543 |
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| Province: | Leinster | |
| County: | Fingal | |
| Elevation: | 1 m (3 ft) | |
| Population (2002) | 6,769 | |
Rush (Ros Eó in Irish, meaning "peninsula of the yew trees") is a small seaside town – population 6,769 – situated between the larger communities of Donabate and Skerries in County Fingal (previously North County Dublin), Ireland.
It was renowned as the heart of market gardening in Leinster and many people were employed in agriculture. Nowadays, however, horticulture and agriculture have been superceded by Rush's increasing role as a commuterbelt town. The nearby "Rush and Lusk railway station" is served by "Arrow" suburban trains between Dublin and Drogheda. As this is situated about 3 km from the town it is impractical to walk to the station and so alternatives must be found. This leads to congestion in the car park.
Rush has two Sandy beaches, called the North Beach and South Beach, which are separated by the rocky head of the peninsula and Rush harbour. This peninsula which is the closest point of land to Lambay Island. The prevailing winds and tides make Rush South Beach an extremely popular kite surfing location while its sand and dunes attract many visitors.
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