Ranelagh
Ranelagh (/ˈrænələ/ RAN-ə-lə, locally /ˈrɛn-/ REN-; Irish: Raghnallach) is an affluent residential area and urban village on the Southside of Dublin, Ireland in the postal district of Dublin 6.
Ranelagh
Irish: Raghnallach | |
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Inner suburb | |
Clockwise from top: Ranelagh Main Street; businesses in Ranelagh; Ranelagh Gardens | |
Ranelagh Location in Ireland Ranelagh Ranelagh (Dublin) | |
| Coordinates: 53.3253°N 6.2550°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | County Dublin |
| Local authority | Dublin City Council |
| Dáil constituency | Dublin Bay South |
| European Parliament | Dublin |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
Ranelagh was originally a village called Cullenswood. It has a history of conflict, including the attack on English inhabitants in 1207 and the Battle of Rathmines in 1649. Incorporated into Dublin in the 19th century, it experienced significant development. Ranelagh Gardens, a popular entertainment venue, was established in the 1770s, and Richard Crosbie famously flew in a hot air balloon from the Gardens in 1785.
In the 1970s and 1980s, areas of Ranelagh were bought for office space development. Today, the district is part of the local electoral area of Pembroke. Ranelagh is home to several primary and secondary schools, including Scoil Bhríde, the first Irish-language school in Ireland, and Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School.
Ranelagh has been the setting for a number of literary and film works, such as Lee Dunne's Goodbye to the Hill and John McGahern's The Pornographer. It is also home to the Ranelagh Arts Centre and sports clubs like Ranelagh Gaels. The district is well-connected by public transport, including the Luas Green Line tram and bus routes.