Rialto and Dolphin’s Barn

The Rialto area takes its name from the first bridge of the former Grand Canal, originally called Harcourt Bridge and questionably said to have resembled its Italian counterpart in Venice! Local pub The Bird Flanagan is named after an eccentric Dublin character of old, and Rialto boasts modern bars and foodie options for artisan bakery treats and dining.

Dolphin’s barn is mentioned in the great white book of Dublin, and derives its name from the Dolphyn family who once owned the land. The proximity to the canal facilitated the transport of the distinctive Dolphin’s Barn bricks from the works located nearby in Crumlin with housing built near and far with the stamped blocks giving the area a redbrick character which it is still known for today.

Many men and women from both Rialto and Dolphin’s Barn took part in the 1916 rebellion at the several local garrison sites of the Easter rising, such as Watkins Brewery, Marrowbone Lane distillery and the South Dublin Union.

Rialto and Dolphin’s Barn is renowned for its village feel and sense of community. There are lovely local pubs and cafes around the area and is once again, another stone’s throw away from Dublin’s city centre, well served by local bus services and the Luas (Red Line).