Greystones
Na Clocha Liatha (Irish) | |
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Town | |
 Greystones skyline | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Gníomhach idir Carraig is Crúacha Active between rock and mountain peaks | |
  Greystones Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°08′38″N 6°04′19″W / 53.144°N 6.072°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Wicklow |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 22,009 |
| • Rank | 22nd |
| • Ethnicity 2016 census | Ethnic groups |
| Demonym | Greystonian |
| Time zone | UTC±0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST) |
| Eircode routing key | A63 |
| Telephone area code | +353(0)1 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O297122 |
| Website | https://greystones.ie/ |
Greystones (Irish: Na Clocha Liatha) is a coastal town and seaside resort in County Wicklow, Ireland. It lies on Ireland's east coast, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Bray and 24 km (15 mi) south of Dublin city centre and has a population of 22,009, according to the 2022 census.[1] The town is bordered by the Irish Sea to the east, Bray Head to the north and the Wicklow Mountains to the west. It is the second largest town in County Wicklow (after Bray).
The town was named after a half-mile or one-kilometre stretch of grey stones between two beaches on the seafront. The harbour area and Greystones railway station are at the northern and southern ends respectively. The North Beach, which begins at the harbour, is a stony beach, and some of its length is overlooked by the southern cliffs of Bray Head, which are subject to erosion. The South Beach is a broad sandy beach about one kilometre long. It is a Blue Flag beach and receives many visitors and tourists, mainly in the summer.
In 2008, Greystones was named as the world's "most liveable community" at the LivCom Awards in China.[2] The community received the same award again in 2021.[3]
- ^ a b Includes Delgany: "Interactive Data Visualisations: Towns: Greystones–Delgany". Census 2022. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Greystones: world's most liveable community". RTÉ News. 10 November 2008. Archived from the original on 18 January 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- ^ Dodd, Eimear (10 December 2021). "Greystones picks up second International Award for Liveable Communities". independent.ie. Wicklow People. Retrieved 19 December 2021.