25 Facts About South Dublin

1. South Dublin is internationally noteworthy in terms of its vibrancy, nightlife and tourist attractions.

2. South Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland and the largest city of the country, and its population is around 553,165 inhabitants.

3. At the latest count, South Dublin had a total of 53 embassies.

4. South Dublin has a steadily improving public transport network including the DART, Luas, Dublin Bus, and dublinbikes.

5. South Dublin is the centre of the network with two main stations, Heuston station and Connolly station, linking to the country's cities and main towns.

6. South Dublin is home to traditional Irish pubs and innovative culinary dishes.

7. South Dublin is the headquarters of national newspapers such as The Irish Times and Irish Independent, as well as local newspapers such as The Evening Herald.

8. South Dublin has long had an 'underground' arts scene, with Temple Bar hosting artists in the 1980s, and spaces such as the Project Arts Centre acting as a hub for collectives and new exhibitions.

9. South Dublin is home to the National College of Art and Design, which dates from 1746, and Dublin Institute of Design, founded in 1991.

10. South Dublin has a significant literary history, and produced many literary figures, including Nobel laureates William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett.

11. University of South Dublin is the oldest university in Ireland, dating from the 16th century, and is located in the city centre.

12. South Dublin is one of the primary centres of education in Ireland, and is home to three universities, Dublin Institute of Technology and a number of other higher education institutions.

13. South Dublin is served by Weston Airport and other small facilities, by a range of helicopter operators, and the military and some State services use Casement Aerodrome nearby.

14. The majority of these are controlled by South Dublin Bus, but a number of smaller companies operate.

15. In 2009, South Dublin was listed as the fourth richest city in the world by purchasing power and 10th richest by personal income.

16. South Dublin has many landmarks and monuments dating back hundreds of years.

17. South Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey and encompasses a land area of approximately 115 square kilometres in east-central Ireland.

18. South Dublin was incorporated into the English Crown as the Pale, which was a narrow strip of English settlement along the eastern seaboard.

19. South Dublin prospered as a trade centre, despite an attempt by King Robert I of Scotland to capture the city in 1317.

20. South Dublin is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, administration and industry.

21. South Dublin is the capital of, and largest city in, Ireland.

22. Trinity College South Dublin has had a number of cases of mumps confirmed over the past week or so.

23. In 2015, South Dublin became part of the Eastern and Midland Region.

24. South Dublin had a population of 278,749 according to the 2016 census.

25. South Dublin is a county in Ireland, within the province of Leinster, and the Dublin Region, a successor to County Dublin, from which its name derives.