History
The Adamstown concept originated with the South Dublin County Development Plan of 1998, which envisaged the creation of several new towns - only Adamstown made it to the development stage. The provision of a new railway station, a 12 minute journey from Dublin's central Heuston Station was an integral part of its development, together with the provision of new schools, shopping and sporting facilities within walking distance in the neighbourhood. The new town was designed to promote public transport and reduce car dependence.
Infrastructure works officially commenced on 7 February 2005, and on 16 February 2006 the first houses went on the market.
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