Malahide History

Malahide or in gaelic Mullagh Íde means Sand hill of the Hydes and this name probably stems from a Norman founder of the town. The towns origins date back to a settlement evidence of which can be traced back to 6000B.C. St Patrick reportedly visited the area in 432A.D. In 795A.D the Vikings arrived on our shores followed by the Danes in 897 A.D. The Normans took power in the late 12 th century and it is in this time that the town probably acquired its name.

Malahide developed around Malahide Castle as a mainly agricultural and maritime town with fishing and food crops the main industries. In the 18 th and 19 th century Malahide developed into a thriving industrial town with the import of coal, slate and timber. The coal yard, sawyer’s factory, steam bakery and salt works Yellow Walls cotton mill and Killeen Terrace ribbon factory were in operation at this time.

From the 19 th century onwards Malahide continued to be an industrial haven and toward the end of the 19 th century Malahide’s location attracted many tourists to the area. A big change arose in Malahide during the building boom of the '60's when Malahide’s first Housing Estate was built. Throughout the succeeding decades Malahide's population grew and it developed into the town it is today. Malahide has remained a popular choice for people wishing to buy property in its superb location.