cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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South Dublin
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
About South Dublin
South Dublin works well as a base: 5 minutes from Crumlin, 17km from Sally Gap.
South Dublin is a city located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 278,749, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, South Dublin sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Dublin to your route.
About South Dublin
Glenview (Irish: Radharc an Ghleanna) is a series of small estates in Tallaght, South Dublin.
Glenview is home to a population of almost 1,700 (Census 2002). The estates include the larger Glenview Park, which includes a small shopping center (See below). The other estates are Glenview Lawns and Glenview Drive.Read more
Brookmount and Newtown road are also considered part of the Glenview Area. Most of the houses in the estate are three-bedroom terraced houses, but there are also three-bedroom semi-detached and a small number of detached houses. The estate is on the outskirts of the village and a short walking distance from The Square Shopping Center.
There are a number of retail outlets in the Glenview Shopping Centre. These include a grocery shop, hairdressers, pharmacy, beauty salon, post office, surgery and dentist. There is also a bed and breakfast and a daycare center, which has had a float in Tallaght St. Patrick's Day parade in the past.
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Where is South Dublin located?
South Dublin is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.2903 latitude, -6.3415 longitude.
What is the population of South Dublin?
South Dublin has a population of approximately 278,749 people, making it a city in Ireland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 278,749
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Leinster
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 53.2903, -6.3415
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Worth the detour from South Dublin
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Dublin Zoo
Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
8 km · about 15 min drive
mountain pass
Sally Gap
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
17 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Powerscourt Waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lough Tay (Guinness Lake)
A dark lake with a pale sand beach at one end, viewed from the R759 above; used as the Viking village in the series Vikings.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Howth Cliff Walk
A looped cliff path around Howth Head with views to Ireland's Eye and the Wicklow mountains, easily reached from Dublin.
21 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Glenmacnass Waterfall
A waterfall spilling off the plateau beside the Military Road in the Wicklow Mountains, with parking right at the top.
25 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Mondello Park
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near South Dublin
- 17 kmSally GapA high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
- 21 kmLough Tay (Guinness Lake)A dark lake with a pale sand beach at one end, viewed from the R759 above; used as the Viking village in the series Vikings.
- 21 kmHowth Cliff WalkA looped cliff path around Howth Head with views to Ireland's Eye and the Wicklow mountains, easily reached from Dublin.
- 28 kmWicklow GapHigh mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
- 31 kmThe Spinc, GlendaloughA boardwalk ridge walk high above the Upper Lake at Glendalough, climbing beside the Poulanass waterfall.
- 48 kmVale of AvocaA wooded river valley on the R752 in Wicklow at the meeting of the Avonmore and Avonbeg rivers.
Driving in Ireland
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€2.10/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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