Rathmines Local Electoral Area
The local electoral area of Rathmines is one of the thirteen local electoral areas in Dublin City. It is situated south of the city centre and takes in the neighbourhoods of Ranelagh, Rathmines, Rathgar and East Terenure. The area stretches from the Grand Canal in the north to the Dodder in the south and from Harold s Cross Road in the west to Marlborough Road in the east.
History of Rathmines
For info on the history of the area, check out Ken Finlay s website on the history of Dublin.
Rathmines Bulletin Board
Find out what people are saying about Rathmines by using our bulletin board. Take part in the debate about local issues, the Rathimes Festival, the plans for the sport or what s happening near you.
Parks in the area
For information on parks in and around Rathmines, such as Palmerston Park, the Dodder Park, check out the parks page on Dublin City Council's website.
Recycling in the area
Need to find out where your local recycling bring centre is? Check out the dublinwaste.ie
Local Representatives in Rathmines
For a list of current representatives please see this list in our Politics zone.
Getting around Rathmines
For buses to Rathmines, check out the following Dublin Bus routes - 14, 14A, 15, 15B, 18, 65, 65B and 83. For buses to Rathgar, check out the following Dublin Bus routes - 15a, 15B, 15C, 65, 65B, and 65X. For buses to Ranelagh, check out routes 11, 11A, 18, 48A and 86.
To figure out the best walking or cycling route to/from and around Rathmines, check out the Dublin Transportation Office' s on-line journey planner. It will show you the best route to take to your destination and even tell you how many calories you will use!
