Ringsend is a southside inner suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is located on the south bank of the River Liffey and east of the River Dodder, about two kilometres east of the city centre. It is the southern terminus of the East Link Toll Bridge. Areas included in Ringsend are the south side of the Dublin Docklands, and at the west end is the area of South Lotts and part of the Grand Canal Dock area. Neighbouring areas include Irishtown, Sandymount and the Beggars Bush part of Ballsbridge to the south, and the city centre to the west. A key feature of the area is the chimneys of Poolbeg power station.
View of Ringsend with South Lotts in foreground; Shelbourne Park and out to Poolbeg can be seen.
St Patrick's Church in Ringsend
Cruise liner leaving the Dublin port
Cargo ship leaving Dublin port
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.
