Northside, Dublin located primarily in Glasnevin and Drumcondra. Northside, Dublin The Northside () is the part of Dublin city that lies to the north of the River Liffey. The Northside is "not" an official or administrative area and the unofficial definition of what actually constitutes the Northside varies. It generally includes those parts of Dublin city which lie north of the River Liffey. County Dublin settlements, north of the M50 motorway, such as Swords and Malahide, that have developed into suburbs of Dublin city, are also sometimes included. James Joyce set several of the "Dubliners" stories on the Northside, reflecting his childhood
National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) association with the Office of Public Works (OPW), Dublin local authority parks departments, and the Golfing Union of Ireland. The Director is the chief officer of the Gardens, with a residence provided on site. Directors have included: National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) The National Botanic Gardens (Irish: "Garraithe Náisiúnta na Lus") are located in Glasnevin, 5 km north-west of Dublin city centre, Ireland. The 19.5 hectares are situated between Prospect Cemetery and the River Tolka where it forms part of that river's floodplain. The gardens were founded in 1795 by the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society) and are today