Ringsend

Ringsend was originally a long narrow peninsula separated from the rest of Dublin by the then much broader estuary of the River Dodder. On early maps its name is given as “Ring’s Ende” and the nearest settlements to it are given the names Merryon and Donny Brook. The original village of Ringsend would have been further south near where Sandymount Green is now.

Ringsend has long been known colloquially as Raytown, reflecting its history as a fishing village and popularity of the Stingray fish, which is sold in local takeaways as battered ray. It was once within the administration of Pembroke Urban District Council.