Dublin Street Names

By Paul Clerkin

In 'Dublin Street Names', Paul Clerkin lists over 300 streets - mainly in central Dublin - and explains how they got their names. Everyone knows that O'Connell Street is named for Daniel O'Connell,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0717132048
• ISBN13: 9780717132041
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Newleaf
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

An enjoyable guide for exploring Dublin

For anyone who has been to Dublin, the myriad names of its streets can be the subject of some puzzlement. If you have wondered about where such labels as Fishamble Street, Bachelor's Walk, and Eden Quay came from, this is the book to read. Paul Clerkin explains their origins in a series of short entries that unravel the mysterious meanings behind Dublin's many street names, an exercise that offers some insight into its evolution as well. This is a handy book to have with you when wandering its streets, one that answers questions about the many names you see while providing an enjoyable way of exploring the city's history in the process.