Dolphin's Barn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dolphin's Barn
Irish: An Carnán
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The Grand Canal passing through Dolphin's Barn
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 Dolphin's Barn
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Dublin |
| Local Authority | Dublin City Council |
Dolphin's Barn is a busy part of Dublin, Ireland. It's located on the city's Southside, mostly in the Dublin 8 area. Its name in Irish is An Carnán, which means 'the (small) cairn or mound'.
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What's in a Name?
The name Dolphin's Barn might come from an old family called Dolphyn. They owned a storage building here a long time ago, in medieval times.
Another idea is that the name comes from an even older Irish name. This was Carnán Cluana Úi Dhunchada, meaning 'the little cairn of the meadow of the Úi Dhunchada'. The Úi Dhunchada were important leaders in Leinster from the 5th to the 11th century. So, the name could mean 'Dunphy's Cairn', which later became Dolphin's Barn.
Where is Dolphin's Barn?
Dolphin's Barn is in the inner city of Dublin. It is surrounded by other areas like The Liberties, Inchicore, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, and Crumlin.
Key Features of the Area
The Grand Canal flows right through the middle of Dolphin's Barn. It passes under Dolphin's Barn Bridge. A historical waterway called the City Watercourse also used to go through this area. It carried water to the City Basin.
Sports in Dolphin's Barn
Dolphin's Barn is home to Templeogue Synge Street GAA. This club owns Dolphin Park. They also let a local hurling club, Kevin's Hurling Club, use their grounds. An old football club, Dolphin FC, also used to play here.
The famous Dublin marathon race passes through Dolphin's Barn. Runners go down South Circular Road during the marathon.
Local Amenities and Services
Dolphin's Barn has one of Dublin's fire stations. It is located at the corner of Parnell Road and Rutland Avenue.
Jewish Cemetery
Dublin's official Jewish cemetery is located near Dolphin's Barn, on Aughavannagh Road. It was started in 1898 by Robert Bradlaw. This new cemetery was needed because the older Ballybough Cemetery was getting full. The cemetery was dedicated to Sir Moses Montefiore.
Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital
The Coombe Lying-In Hospital moved to modern buildings in Dolphin's Barn in 1967. It is now known as the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital. This hospital specializes in caring for women and babies.
Dolphin House Apartments
Dolphin House is a large group of apartments in Dolphin's Barn. They were built in 1957 and have 392 apartments. It is Dublin’s biggest public housing complex. As of 2023, Dublin City Council was working on a project to update and improve these apartments.
