Leopardstown
Leopardstown (Irish: Baile na Lobhar, meaning 'town of the lepers'), also historically called Ballinlore, is a small suburb of Dublin in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, within the traditional County Dublin, Ireland. Located at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, it is a residential suburb with institutional lands and a large racecourse. It is divided by the M50 motorway, and adjoins Sandyford, Stepaside, Ballyogan, Carrickmines, Foxrock and Stillorgan.
Leopardstown
Baile na Lobhar | |
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Suburb | |
The stand at Leopardstown Racecourse | |
Leopardstown Location in Dublin Leopardstown Leopardstown (Ireland) | |
| Coordinates: 53.270°N 6.205°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Population (2006) | 2,067 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Eircode routing key | D18 |
| Telephone area code | +353(0)1 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O202259 |
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