Rathmines is an affluent inner suburb on the Southside of Dublin in Ireland. It begins at the southern side of the Grand Canal and stretches along the Rathmines Road as far as Rathgar to the south, Ranelagh to the east, and Harold's Cross to the west. It is situated in the city's D06 postal district.
Rathmines Road viewed from Leinster Road
Rathmines c. 1911
Rathmines Town Hall in Rathmines Road
Grosvenor Square, Rathmines
The Southside is the part of Dublin city that lies south of the River Liffey. It is an informal but commonly used term. In comparison to the city's Northside, it has historically been regarded as wealthier and more privileged, with several notable exceptions.
Temple Bar
Georgian buildings on Merrion Square. Traditionally, these townhouses were the city homes of the aristocracy during the social season.
The Davenport Hotel near Merrion Square in the city's D2 district.
Middle and upper middle class Edwardian housing in Dublin's D6W district on the city's Southside.