How Dublin is divided?

The contentious divide between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic in the south is well known worldwide, but first-time visitors to Dublin might not realise that the capital city has its own cultural divide, splitting the city into two distinct areas – the Northside and the Southside – separated by the River Liffey …

What is the area of Dublin city?

45.48 mi²
Dublin/Area

Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey and encompasses a land area of approximately 117.8 square kilometres (45.5 sq mi) in east-central Ireland.

Which side of Dublin is posh?

The poshest area in Dublin, by far, is officially called The Docklands. This area is also referred to as the “Silicon Docks,” with a large tech scene comparable to Silicon Valley in the US. The Docklands is located along River Liffey.

What area is County Dublin?

356 mi²
County Dublin/Area
With an area of just 922 km2 (356 sq mi), Dublin is by far the most densely populated county in Ireland. The population density of the county is 1,459 people per square kilometre – nearly 7 times higher than Ireland’s second most densely populated county, County Down in Northern Ireland.

What is the difference between the Northside and Southside of Dublin?

Put simply, historically, the Northside was the side of the Liffey where working-class people lived, and the Southside was where the more affluent middle-class lived.

What is the south east area of Dublin?

The South East Area includes Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure, Ringsend, Irishtown, Pearse Street and the south east inner city. ‘The city areas and boundary maps are created in CAD Microstation and the spatial projection is DGN (Design) format. Dublin City is divided into 5 administrative areas that together form the boundary of Dublin City Council.

What is the centre of the inner city of Dublin?

The official centre of Dublin is the General Post Office on O’Connell Street, the main thoroughfare of the city. What you mean by the Inner City will vary greatly depending on your use of the term. If you are simply talking about the centre of the city, its generally defined by the business and shopping districts.

What is the physical geography of Dublin?

Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey and encompasses a land area of approximately 115 square kilometres (44 sq mi) in east-central Ireland. It is bordered by the Dublin Mountains, a low mountain range and sub range of the Wicklow Mountains, to the south and surrounded by flat farmland to the north and west.

Where is NEIC Dublin?

Historically the area defined as the north east inner city of Dublin (NEIC) is from Dublin Bay to the east and Drumcondra Road/ Dorset Street/Bolton Street and Arran Street East to the west.