Its early development can be traced to its being on the main thoroughfare from Cork City to the north, with roads leading to the important destinations of Mallow, Limerick and Dublin.

The success of weaving in Blackpool can in part be attributable to British Army and Naval contracts that accrued to the area.

The Revolutionary War period (1793–1815) was a buoyant time for weaving in Blackpool as a result.

[1] Many of the Blackpool's residents formerly depended on the industrial employment offered by companies such as Gouldings, Harringtons, Dennys, Sunbeam, Irish Distillers and Murphy's Brewery.

[3] Glen Rovers GAA is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.